RENTED JUL 6, 2025

6970 Ballena Way Unit 55 Carlsbad, CA 92009

La Costa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $510,194 - $539,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
696 Sq Ft
10.15 Acres

Last Sold September 30, 2020

Last sale price $345,000 $496 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,128/month

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Fitness Center
  • No Units Above
  • La Costa Meadows Elementary Rated A
  • Solar Heated Lap Pool
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of July 2025

Resort-style condo in rarely available La Costa Alta! Beautiful & bright top floor corner unit completely remodeled! New LVP flooring throughout, remodeled kitchen with large waterfall Carrera quartz island, and newer appliances. Remodeled bath with a large, walk-in pebble floor shower, Carrera quartz countertop, walk-in closet with built-in organizer, and in-unit stackable laundry. Enjoy central A/C or snuggle up to the cozy fireplace and entertain on the large balcony. La Costa Alta HOA includes a resort-like pool/spa, clubhouse, exercise room, and ocean views! This unit has 1 covered carport, 1 uncovered space, and plenty of guest parking. Lots of storage, a closet on the balcony, and a large, locked storage room in the same building! Water, trash, and sewer included. Close to beaches, shopping, and restaurants in beautiful Bressi Ranch, and many hiking trails at nearby Rancho Carrillo!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Rene McCarthy

California Life Real Estate Br License #01420299 Listed on: 05/24/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Rene McCarthy

California Life Real Estate Br License #01420299 Listed on: 05/24/2025

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,404

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • End Unit
  • Gentle Sloping Lot

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 696 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Storage Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Carport
  • Guest Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Pool

  • Solar Heated Lap Pool
  • Exercise
  • Solar Heated Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Requirements for Move-In include pet deposit, security deposit
  • Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, gas
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 223-010-41-55

Community Details

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Trails

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed with Restrictions

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,404

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas
  • Lease Required: Yes
  • Move In Requirements: Pet Deposit, Security Deposit
  • Rental Type: Residential

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Rental Residential Styles: All Other Attached
  • Market Area: Coastal North
  • Cross Street: Alga & El Fuerte
  • Neighborhood: La Costa Alta
  • LP / Sq Ft: 4.24
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 4.24
  • Residential Unit Location: End Unit, No Unit Above
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Price Reflects: Monthly
  • Unit Features: Air Conditioned, Pets OK, Balcony, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Laundry, Microwave
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Satellite Dish, Washer
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Location: FP in Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Area, Exercise Room, Storage Room
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Closet Stacked
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 696
  • Total Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Patio: Balcony
  • Pool: Community/Common, Exercise, Lap
  • Pool Heat: Solar
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • Spa: Community/Common
  • Spa Heat: Solar
  • View: Mountains/Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Panoramic Ocean

Garage/Parking

  • Non Garage Parking: Assigned, Carport, Guest Parking
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Heat Equipment: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions
  • Community: LA COSTA
  • Complex Features: Biking/Hiking Trails, Clubhouse/Rec Room, Exercise Room, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub

Lot Info

  • Topography: Slope Gentle
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 223-010-41-55

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2020
Closed on
Sep 20, 2020
Sold by
Wei Meng
Bought by
Mccarthy Rene
Seller's Agent
Wendy Chen
Sunrise Investment International
Buyer's Agent
Rene McCarthy
California Life Real Estate Br
List Price
$343,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.58%
Current Estimated Value
$522,799

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$177,799
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.41%
Original Mortgage
$327,750
Outstanding Balance
$290,856
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$231,943

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2017
Sold by
Jin Dan
Bought by
Meng Wei

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2017
Sold by
Sun Yonghai
Bought by
Jin Dan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2014
Sold by
Sun Yonghai
Bought by
Sun Yonghai and Jin Dan

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2014
Closed on
Jun 27, 2014
Sold by
Shea Joseph and Shen Daryldean
Bought by
Sun Yonghai
Seller's Agent
Steve Golden
Gold Coast Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tianying Li
Surfline Home Inspection
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$245,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2011
Sold by
Shea Brian M and Shea Shannon
Bought by
Shea Joseph and Shea Daryldean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,000
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2007
Sold by
Shea Brian M
Bought by
Shea Brian M and Shea Joseph

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1999
Sold by
Norton Matthew D
Bought by
Shea Brian M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,227
Interest Rate
7.56%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 1998
Sold by
Norton Yolanda J
Bought by
Norton Matthew D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 1993
Sold by
La Costa Alta Ltd
Bought by
Norton Matthew D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,778
Interest Rate
6.94%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mccarthy Rene $345,000 Fidelity National Title
Meng Wei $305,000 Old Republic Title
Jin Dan -- None Available
Sun Yonghai -- None Available
Sun Yonghai $245,000 Lawyers Title
Shea Joseph -- Chicago Title Servicelink Di
Shea Brian M -- First American Title Ins Co
Shea Brian M $119,000 South Coast Title Company
Norton Matthew D -- Land Title
Norton Matthew D $94,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mccarthy Rene $327,750
Previous Owner Shea Joseph $142,000
Previous Owner Shea Brian M $115,227
Previous Owner Norton Matthew D $89,000
Previous Owner Norton Matthew D $95,778
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/06/2025 07/06/25 Rented $2,800 -5.1% --
05/24/2025 05/24/25 For Rent $2,950 0.0% --
09/30/2020 09/30/20 Sold $345,000 +0.6% $496 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/08/2020 09/08/20 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2020 08/27/20 For Sale $343,000 0.0% $493 / Sq Ft
07/17/2019 07/17/19 Rented $1,750 -2.8% --
06/26/2019 06/26/19 Price Changed $1,800 -5.3% $3 / Sq Ft
06/11/2019 06/11/19 For Rent $1,900 0.0% --
07/11/2014 07/11/14 Sold $245,000 0.0% $352 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/28/2014 06/28/14 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2014 06/04/14 For Sale $245,000 -- $352 / 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 $4,404 $373,436 $240,928 $132,508
2024 $4,404 $366,114 $236,204 $129,910
2023 $4,268 $358,936 $231,573 $127,363
2022 $4,160 $351,899 $227,033 $124,866
2021 $4,132 $345,000 $222,582 $122,418
2020 $3,808 $317,320 $204,724 $112,596
2019 $3,793 $311,099 $200,710 $110,389
2018 $3,707 $305,000 $196,775 $108,225
2017 $3,147 $253,709 $163,684 $90,025
2016 $3,099 $248,735 $160,475 $88,260
2015 $3,028 $245,000 $158,065 $86,935
2014 $2,050 $158,817 $102,463 $56,354
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rene McCarthy

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Rene McCarthy

    California Life Real Estate Br

    (858) 353-9450

    2 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Rene McCarthy
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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Wendy Chen

    Sunrise Investment International

    (949) 379-6880

    11 Total Sales

    Wendy Chen
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  • Danielle Jin

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Danielle Jin

    Realty One Group West

    (949) 379-6880

    55 Total Sales

    Danielle Jin
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  • Steve Golden

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Steve Golden

    Gold Coast Real Estate

    (760) 213-6535

    4 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Steve Golden
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Tianying Li

    Surfline Home Inspection

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250028502

San Diego MLS

APN: 223-010-41-55

California San Diego County Carlsbad 92009 La Costa

6970 Ballena Way Unit 55, Carlsbad, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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