$412,000
SOLD FEB 26, 2018

6970 Ballena Way Unit 50 Carlsbad, CA 92009

La Costa Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
968 Sq Ft
$315/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$426 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lap Pool
  • Recreation Room
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • La Costa Meadows Elementary Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of February 2018

Desirable Split Floorplan with the living area in the middle of the condo in the La Costa Alta Complex. Single Level end unit condo with good accessibility for anyone with mobility concerns. Good sized Dining Area. Garage + 1 Parking Space & Storage. Attractive complex. Enjoy sitting by the fireplace or on the large outdoor patio. Lovely resort quality location and facilities. Central Forced Air Heat and A/C. LOW HOA Dues $315. HOA is currently reporting 8 rentals out of 136 units in complex.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carole Otterstad

By The Sea Realty License #00881132 Listed on: 12/16/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Katia Vigil

North San Diego County Association of REALTORS(r) License #01993907

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,481

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

HOA Fees

  • $315 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Patio Home
  • Common Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 968 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Awning
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps
  • Entry Slope Less Than 1 Foot
  • Accessible Parking

Pool

  • Lap Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Utilities

  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 223-010-41-50

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, trash pickup
  • 8 Units
  • Guardian Assoc Mgmt Association, Phone Number (760) 918-1660
  • La Costa Alta Community

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,481

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$315 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Attached
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean/Spanish
  • Attached Style: Patio/Garden
  • Residential Styles: All Other Attached
  • Market Area: Coastal North
  • Cross Street: Alga/El Fuerte
  • Neighborhood: La Costa
  • Estimated Living Space: 500 to 999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 428.72
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 425.62
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 425.62
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 3
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps, Parking, Entry Slope < 1 Foot
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Allow Comments Review: No
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Unit Number Space Number: 50
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Linoleum/Vinyl, Wood, Ceramic Tile
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room, Gas
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Area, MBR Entry Level, Storage Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Recreation, All Bedrooms Down, Master Bathroom
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14x12
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Kitchen, Inside
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 968
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Patio: Awning/Porch Covered
  • Pool: Below Ground, Community/Common, Lap
  • Roof: Common Roof
  • Spa: Community/Common, Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Non Garage Parking: Assigned
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Available
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: La Costa Alta
  • Total Fees: 3780.0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Units In Building: 8
  • Total Number of Units: 136
  • Community: LA COSTA
  • Home Owner Association: Guardian Assoc Mgmt
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Trash Pickup
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 315.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 760-918-1660

Association/Amenities

  • Entry Level Building: 2
  • Entry Level Unit: 2

Fee Information

  • Total Monthly Fees: 315

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0 (Common Interest)
  • Topography: Level
  • Zoning: R
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 223-010-41-50
  • Map Code Column: J
  • Map Code Page: 1127
  • Map Code Row: 5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2021
Sold by
Bylin Christopher Michael
Bought by
Bylin Christopher Michael and Bylin Silvana Isabella

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$368,700
Outstanding Balance
$336,706
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$372,948

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 16, 2017
Closed on
Feb 8, 2018
Sold by
Adameck Ted and Adameck Ted
Bought by
Bylin Christopher Michael
Seller's Agent
Carole Otterstad
By The Sea Realty
Buyer's Agent
Katia Vigil
North San Diego County Association of REALTORS(r)
List Price
$419,000
Sold Price
$412,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-1.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.71%
Original Mortgage
$391,400
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2017
Sold by
Dabney Sandra J
Bought by
Adameck Ted

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2017
Closed on
Sep 19, 2017
Sold by
Dabney Sandra J
Bought by
Adameck Ted and Dabney Sandra J
Seller's Agent
Nadia Colucci
North Compass Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tina Dino
Professional Realty Services
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-7.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.71%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2017
Closed on
Jul 21, 2017
Sold by
Morris Steve and Morris Jennifer
Bought by
Dabney Sandra J
Seller's Agent
Nadia Colucci
North Compass Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tina Dino
Professional Realty Services
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-7.93%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2017
Closed on
Jul 13, 2017
Sold by
Dabney Frank Young
Bought by
Dabney Sandra J
Seller's Agent
Nadia Colucci
North Compass Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tina Dino
Professional Realty Services
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-7.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2004
Sold by
Carpenter Barbara S
Bought by
Morris Steve and Morris Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2003
Sold by
Boozel Sophie J
Bought by
Carpenter Barbara S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 1992
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity Natl Ttl San Diego
Grant Deed $412,000 First American Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $395,000 Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $330,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $320,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $110,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $368,700 New Conventional
Closed $391,400 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $86,300 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $264,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $256,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $66,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $699,900 +69.9% $723 / Sq Ft
02/26/2018 02/26/18 Sold $412,000 -0.7% $426 / Sq Ft
01/30/2018 01/30/18 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2018 01/12/18 Price Changed $415,000 -1.0% $429 / Sq Ft
12/16/2017 12/16/17 For Sale $419,000 +6.1% $433 / Sq Ft
07/31/2017 07/31/17 Sold $395,000 -7.9% $408 / Sq Ft
06/29/2017 06/29/17 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2017 06/01/17 For Sale $429,000 -- $443 / 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
2024 $5,481 $459,587 $317,920 $141,667
2023 $5,326 $450,577 $311,687 $138,890
2022 $5,202 $441,743 $305,576 $136,167
2021 $5,081 $433,083 $299,585 $133,498
2020 $5,011 $428,644 $296,514 $132,130
2019 $4,990 $420,240 $290,700 $129,540
2018 $4,688 $395,000 $275,000 $120,000
2017 $3,903 $330,000 $145,000 $185,000
2016 $3,692 $310,000 $137,000 $173,000
2015 $3,663 $310,000 $137,000 $173,000
2014 $3,240 $275,000 $122,000 $153,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 170062700

San Diego MLS

APN: 223-010-41-50