$2,161,500
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

3985 Syme Dr Carlsbad, CA 92008

Olde Carlsbad Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,445 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$884 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Double Oven
  • Magnolia Elementary Rated A
  • Great Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to 3985 Syme Dr in sought-after Olde Carlsbad! This single-level, 4 bed, 2 bath home offers 2,445 sq ft of bright, open living with soaring vaulted ceilings and owned solar. Enjoy breathtaking ocean and sunset views from the west-facing backyard. Ideally located near top schools, beaches, dining, shopping, and easy freeway access—this is coastal living at its finest!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Devon Booth

Compass License #02024400 Listed on: 06/25/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Alexandria Booth

Compass License #01917709

Last Buyer's Agent

Victoria Sandoval

Select Premier Properties License #01723300

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,549

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • Wood Fence
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Clay Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,445 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Ocean Views

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Built-In Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Carlsbad West Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,549

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Unit Levels: 1 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 8355
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 8355
  • Subdivision Name: CARLSBAD WEST
  • Directions: Highland to Chinquapin, head north on Syme Dr.
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, 6 Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Freezer, Gas Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wood
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • View: Ocean
  • Construction Type: Brick, Stucco, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Water Source: Meter on Property, Public

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2025
Closed on
Jan 30, 2025
Sold by
Loren W Slentz And Shirley P Slentz Trus and Slentz Clayton W
Bought by
Lykos Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Tamara Kapa
First Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ettienne Pieterse
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
List Price
$1,630,000
Sold Price
$1,675,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
2.76%
Views
101

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
49.19%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Outstanding Balance
$159,194
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,978,774

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2023
Sold by
Dren W Slentz And Shirley P Slentz Trust
Bought by
Loren W Slentz And Shirley P Slentz Trust and Slentz
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,675,000 Lawyers Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,707,500 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $2,161,500 -0.6% $884 / Sq Ft
07/19/2025 07/19/25 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Price Changed $2,174,900 -1.1% $890 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 For Sale $2,199,999 +31.3% $900 / Sq Ft
02/14/2025 02/14/25 Sold $1,675,000 +2.8% $685 / Sq Ft
01/20/2025 01/20/25 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2025 01/12/25 For Sale $1,630,000 -- $667 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

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
2025 $4,549 $433,751 $162,476 $271,275
2024 $4,549 $425,247 $159,291 $265,956
2023 $4,524 $416,910 $156,168 $260,742
2022 $4,453 $408,736 $153,106 $255,630
2021 $4,419 $400,722 $150,104 $250,618
2020 $4,389 $396,614 $148,565 $248,049
2019 $4,309 $388,838 $145,652 $243,186
2018 $4,128 $381,215 $142,797 $238,418
2017 $90 $373,742 $139,998 $233,744
2016 $3,897 $366,414 $137,253 $229,161
2015 $3,880 $360,911 $135,192 $225,719
2014 $3,815 $353,842 $132,544 $221,298
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Devon Booth

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Devon Booth

    Compass

    (858) 349-9820

    1 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Devon Booth
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  • Tamara Kapa

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tamara Kapa

    First Team Real Estate

    (760) 415-1244

    24 in this area

    139 Total Sales

    Tamara Kapa
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  • Alexandria Booth

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Alexandria Booth

    Compass

    (858) 349-9321

    1 in this area

    59 Total Sales

    Alexandria Booth
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Victoria Sandoval

    Select Premier Properties

  • Ettienne Pieterse

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Ettienne Pieterse

    eXp Realty of California, Inc.

    (858) 519-6196

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Ettienne Pieterse
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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250031588

San Diego MLS

APN: 206-261-30

California San Diego County Carlsbad 92008 Olde Carlsbad

3985 Syme Dr, Carlsbad, CA

This home is located at 3985 Syme Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 and is currently priced at $2,161,500, approximately $884 per square foot. This property was built in 1984. 3985 Syme Dr is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including Magnolia Elementary, Carlsbad High School, and Sage Creek High.

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