Seller's Agent in 2025
Rene McCarthy
California Life Real Estate Br
(858) 353-9450
3 in this area
11 Total Sales
SOLD SEP 30, 2020
RENTED JUL 6, 2025
6970 Ballena Way Unit 55 Carlsbad, CA 92009
La Costa Neighborhood
1
Bed
1
Bath
696
Sq Ft
$320/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Fitness Center
- Clubhouse
- Walk-In Closet
- La Costa Meadows Elementary Rated A
- Community Pool
- Laundry Room
About This Home
As of September 2020Fabulous top level unit located in a fantastic La Costa Alta community in Carlsbad. This condo features a kitchen with breakfast bar that opens to the main living area, dining area, walk-in closet in master, balcony, additional storage space and on-site laundry with 2 parking space. Enjoy laminate wood floors, new paint and a built in fan in the dinning area. The unit is easy access to parking & the pool. Amazing location close to beach,shopping, schools and Alga Norte Park.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Sunrise Investment International License #01989395 Listed on: 08/27/2020
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,404
Year Built
- Built in 1993
HOA Fees
- $320 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Entry on the 2nd floor
- Stucco Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 696 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Laminate Flooring
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Carport
- Assigned Parking
Utilities
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 223-010-41-55
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), exterior bldg maintenance, roof maintenance, sewer, trash pickup, water
- 8 Units
- Guardian Assoc Mgmt Association, Phone Number (760) 918-1660
- La Costa Alta Community
Amenities
- Clubhouse
Recreation
- Fitness Center
- Community Pool
- Community Spa
- Recreational Area
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$178,535
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.70%
Original Mortgage
$327,750
Outstanding Balance
$292,174
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$231,361
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
Rancho Coastal Properties, Inc
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
7.00%
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,000
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $345,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Grant Deed | $305,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $245,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Servicelink Di | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Grant Deed | $119,000 | South Coast Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Land Title | |
| Grant Deed | $94,000 | Orange Coast Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $327,750 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $142,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $115,227 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $89,000 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $95,778 | VA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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
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
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Rene McCarthy
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Wendy Chen
W
Seller's Agent in 2020
Wendy Chen
Sunrise Investment International
(949) 379-6880
1 in this area
13 Total Sales
-
Danielle Jin
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Danielle Jin
International Home Realty
(949) 379-6880
1 in this area
56 Total Sales
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Steve Golden
Seller's Agent in 2014
Steve Golden
Gold Coast Real Estate
(760) 213-6535
4 in this area
50 Total Sales
-
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Buyer's Agent in 2014
Tianying Li
Rancho Coastal Properties, Inc
Map
Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 200041440
APN: 223-010-41-55
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