NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3953 James Dr Carlsbad, CA 92008

Estimated Value: $1,283,000 - $1,575,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,549 Sq Ft
$945/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 01, 2023

Last sale price $1,316,070 $850 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,020/month

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Great Room
  • No HOA
  • Magnolia Elementary Rated A
  • Private Yard
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of March 2023

Beautiful Single Level Home in Olde Carlsbad 3 Bedroom 2 Full Bath and 1,549 Square Feet of Living – All on One Level. Peaceful Cul-de-Sac location with no through traffic, large yard and options galore. Formal Living and Dining Rooms, Nice Open Kitchen with updated Stainless Steel Appliances, Center Island, Slab Granite Counters, and tons of Windows for great Natural Light. Living Room has a Natural Gas Fireplace, Large Sliding Glass Door leads to the Huge Back Patio with outdoor kitchen island. Have a Green Thumb? Great Tropical Yard for Gardening, Fruit Trees and Entertaining. Seller recently replaced the sewer line and added an ultra efficient Tankless Water Heater. There is an Attached Two-Car Garage. No Mello Roos and No HOA. Peaceful location - Close to Good Schools, Shopping, & Entertainment - Come Live the Beach Lifestyle!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patrick Kellett

RealBlue Properties License #01242153 Listed on: 12/04/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Naomi Iwasaki

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01083801

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,354

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 64 x 121
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Interior Spaces

  • 1,549 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • No Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 178
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2071300600

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,354

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2071300600
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1549.00
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 849.63
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Fence: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: No
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: In Garage, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Storm Drains

Schools

  • School District: Carlsbad Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lot 6500-9999, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
  • Lot Size: 64 X 121
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1722

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7500.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 178

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2022
Closed on
Feb 1, 2023
Sold by
Anne K Lewis Trust
Bought by
Gutierrez Alejandra and Wilton Joshua
Seller's Agent
Patrick Kellett
RealBlue Properties
Buyer's Agent
Naomi Iwasaki
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,316,070
Premium/Discount to List
-$82,930
-5.93%
Total Days on Market
57
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$1,474,291

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$158,221
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.77%
Original Mortgage
$566,000
Outstanding Balance
$550,815
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$913,568

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2018
Sold by
Kellett Cyril F and Kellett Joanne D
Bought by
Lewis Anne K and Anne K Lewis Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2015
Sold by
Lewis John Norwood
Bought by
Lewis Anne K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$555,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2011
Sold by
Tjm Real Estate Investments Inc
Bought by
Lewis John Norwood and Lewis Anne K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$516,879
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2011
Sold by
Milligan Timothy
Bought by
Tjm Real Estate Investments Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$516,879
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2011
Sold by
Milligan Jerilyn
Bought by
Milligan Timothy

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2011
Sold by
Nunez Jose and Nunez Melissa
Bought by
Milligan Timothy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2001
Sold by
Vorndran Thomas E and Vorndran Mary A
Bought by
Nunez Jose and Nunez Melissa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$318,000
Interest Rate
6.98%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 1994
Sold by
Vosburgh Mary M
Bought by
Vorndran Thomas E and Vorndran Mary Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,625
Interest Rate
6.06%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gutierrez Alejandra $1,316,500 First American Title
Lewis Anne K -- None Available
Lewis Anne K -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Lewis Anne K -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Lewis John Norwood $506,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Tjm Real Estate Investments Inc -- None Available
Milligan Timothy -- Fidelity National Title
Milligan Timothy $315,000 Fidelity National Title
Nunez Jose $318,000 First American Title Ins Co
Vorndran Thomas E $177,500 South Coast Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gutierrez Alejandra $566,000
Previous Owner Lewis Anne K $555,000
Previous Owner Lewis John Norwood $540,000
Previous Owner Lewis John Norwood $510,000
Previous Owner Lewis John Norwood $516,879
Previous Owner Nunez Jose $450,000
Previous Owner Nunez Jose $326,250
Previous Owner Nunez Jose $281,250
Previous Owner Nunez Jose $6,000
Previous Owner Nunez Jose $318,000
Previous Owner Vorndran Thomas E $80,000
Previous Owner Vorndran Thomas E $164,000
Previous Owner Vorndran Thomas E $168,625
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/01/2023 03/01/23 Sold $1,316,070 -5.9% $850 / Sq Ft
01/30/2023 01/30/23 Pending -- -- --
12/28/2022 12/28/22 For Sale $1,399,000 +6.3% $903 / Sq Ft
12/23/2022 12/23/22 Off Market $1,316,070 -- --
12/04/2022 12/04/22 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $903 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $14,354 $1,342,391 $1,111,800 $230,591
2023 $8,185 $757,578 $569,712 $187,866
2022 $8,058 $742,725 $558,542 $184,183
2021 $7,997 $728,163 $547,591 $180,572
2020 $7,942 $720,698 $541,977 $178,721
2019 $6,291 $569,743 $394,092 $175,651
2018 $6,025 $558,572 $386,365 $172,207
2017 $90 $547,621 $378,790 $168,831
2016 $5,686 $536,884 $371,363 $165,521
2015 $5,662 $528,820 $365,785 $163,035
2014 $5,567 $518,462 $358,620 $159,842
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2211652

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 207-130-06