$560,000
SOLD OCT 9, 2014

4553 Cove Dr Unit 2 Carlsbad, CA 92008

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,482 Sq Ft
$180/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$378 Per Sq Ft

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Tile Flooring
  • Kelly Elementary School Rated A
  • Laundry Room
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of April 2025

Lifestyle of the rich and famous. Light and bright with water views from every window. Double master suites each with bath, full laundry, 2 patios, 2 car garage with 2 storage units for water toys, and boat dock with a ski lift (optional). Full lagoon access right out your back door to kayak, boat, sup paddle, or ski in your 21" boat you can store at the dock. You can go to the private beaches across the lagoon and take your lunch or even a small BBQ. A rare 4 unit complex, low HOA dues, only $180 mo. Neighborhoods: Bristol Cove Complex Features: , Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Valerie Norris

ERA Ranch & Sea Realty License #00626325 Listed on: 07/16/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

The Lassetters

Intero Real Estate Services License #70000248

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,995

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $180 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,482 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • 4 Units
  • Paradise Cove Association
  • Paradise Cove

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2071509202

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,995

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$180 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Park Name: Paradise Cove
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Subdivision Name Other: Carlsbad West
  • Zoning: 1
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2071509202
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1482.00
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 377.87

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee: 180.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Paradise Cove

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Sprinkler System

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2024
Closed on
Mar 24, 2025
Sold by
Bennett Family Trust and Bennett Tylar M
Bought by
Mccollum Benjamin Thomas
Seller's Agent
Chanel Bennett
First Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Robert Colello
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
List Price
$1,399,999
Sold Price
$1,270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$129,999
-9.29%
Views
496

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.32%
Original Mortgage
$1,143,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,141,030
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$115,839

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2020
Sold by
Bennett Tylar M and Bennett Chanel D
Bought by
Bennett Tylar M and Bennett Chanel D

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2014
Closed on
Sep 16, 2014
Sold by
Dix Michael R and Dix Doris J
Bought by
Bennett Tylar and Bennett Chanel
Seller's Agent
Valerie Norris
ERA Ranch & Sea Realty
Buyer's Agent
The Lassetters
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$560,000
Sold Price
$560,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.85%
Original Mortgage
$444,000
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2010
Sold by
Dix Michael and Dix Doris
Bought by
Dix Michael R and Dix Doris J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,500
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2010
Sold by
Casso Michael and Casso Constance C
Bought by
Dix Michael and Dix Doris

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,500
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2005
Sold by
Ealy Don R and Ealy Cynthia P
Bought by
Casso Michael and Casso Constance C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$518,400
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2000
Sold by
Ealy Don R and Ealy Cynthia
Bought by
Ealy Don R and Ealy Cynthia P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1986
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,270,000 Western Resources Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $560,000 Ticor Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Grant Deed $390,000 California Title Company
Grant Deed $648,000 New Century Title Co San Die
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $185,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,143,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $340,575 New Conventional
Previous Owner $444,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $292,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $518,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold $1,270,000 -6.6% $857 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2025 01/04/25 Price Changed $1,359,999 -2.9% $918 / Sq Ft
12/04/2024 12/04/24 For Sale $1,399,999 +150.0% $945 / Sq Ft
10/09/2014 10/09/14 Sold $560,000 0.0% $378 / Sq Ft
09/12/2014 09/12/14 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2014 07/16/14 For Sale $560,000 -- $378 / 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 $6,995 $659,829 $395,183 $264,646
2023 $6,958 $646,892 $387,435 $259,457
2022 $6,850 $634,209 $379,839 $254,370
2021 $6,797 $621,775 $372,392 $249,383
2020 $6,751 $615,400 $368,574 $246,826
2019 $6,627 $603,335 $361,348 $241,987
2018 $6,346 $591,506 $354,263 $237,243
2017 $6,240 $579,909 $347,317 $232,592
2016 $5,988 $568,539 $340,507 $228,032
2015 $5,945 $560,000 $335,393 $224,607
2014 $4,404 $407,595 $244,115 $163,480
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: 140039208

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 207-150-92-02