$515,000
SOLD AUG 5, 2024

6980 Ballena Way Unit 41 Carlsbad, CA 92009

La Costa Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
696 Sq Ft
$390/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$740 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Clubhouse
  • La Costa Meadows Elementary Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Quartz Countertops

About This Home

As of August 2024

Clean, Move-In ready unit in prime location. Renovated kitchen features quartz countertops, recessed & pendant lighting, new refrigerator, new dishwasher, gas stove/oven and microwave. Enjoy the living room fireplace and abundance of natural light from the large glass sliders that open onto the covered patio complete with storage closet. Unit comes with the huge advantage of having a garage parking spot and one assigned parking spot at front door level. Additional private storage locker on side of garage. New LG stackable washer & dryer. Community offers pool / spa, gym. Prime location just blocks from top-rated La Costa Meadows Elementary, close to Bressi Ranch, Carlsbad beaches and over the hill from Cal State San Marcos University & Kaiser Hospital.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Zimmer

Allison James Estates & Homes Brokerage Email: John@JohnZimmerRealEstate.com License #02030229 Listed on: 07/11/2024

Allison James Estates & Homes

Co-Listed By

Greg Allen

Allison James Estates & Homes Brokerage Email: John@JohnZimmerRealEstate.com License #01233185

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Smith

Compass License #01843713

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,836

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 1 Common Wall

HOA Fees

  • $390 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Parking Available
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 696 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Spa
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • La Costa Meadows Elementary School
  • San Elijo Middle School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • No Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 9160
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2230104141
  • $2,968 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • 136 Units
  • La Costa Alta Association, Phone Number (760) 918-1660
  • La Costa Alta

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,836

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$390 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Park Name: La Costa Alta
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Subdivision Name Other: La Costa Alta
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2230104141
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 696.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Appliances: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 739.94
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Association
  • Room Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Pool Features: Association, Fenced
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: No
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Closet, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Clubhouse, Gym/Ex Room, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Association Fee: 390.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: La Costa Alta
  • Phone: 760-918-1660
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: San Marcos Unified
  • Elementary School: La Costa Meadows
  • Middle School: San Elijo
  • Elementary School: La Costa Meadows
  • Middle Or Junior School: San Elijo
  • Elementary School #2: LACELE

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 136

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 09160
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 2967.65

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2024
Closed on
Jul 18, 2024
Sold by
Lobel Aaron
Bought by
Uys Aubrey
Seller's Agent
John Zimmer
Allison James Estates & Homes
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Smith
Compass
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
3.21%
Total Days on Market
3
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
$516,429

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,429
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.34%
Original Mortgage
$386,250
Outstanding Balance
$383,259
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$133,170

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2024
Closed on
Jul 16, 2024
Sold by
Schoombee Cherese
Bought by
Uys Aubrey
Seller's Agent
John Zimmer
Allison James Estates & Homes
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Smith
Compass
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
3.21%
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$386,250
Outstanding Balance
$383,259
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$133,170

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2010
Sold by
Zahla Rabih Jean
Bought by
Lobell Aaron

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,674
Interest Rate
4.35%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2003
Sold by
Zakhia Rabih Jean
Bought by
Zakhia Rabih Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,600
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2003
Sold by
Delaney Sabrina
Bought by
Zakhia Rabih Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,600
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2001
Sold by
Collins Sheri L
Bought by
Delaney Sabrina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,600
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2000
Sold by
Collins Sheri L and Ogletree Sheri L
Bought by
Collins Sheri L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1999
Sold by
Ogletree Wayne L
Bought by
Ogletree Sheri L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,950
Interest Rate
7.82%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1992
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 $515,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title
Grant Deed $175,000 Ticor Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $217,000 Fidelity National Title
Individual Deed $166,000 South Coast Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Individual Deed $124,000 Lawyers Title Co
Deed $113,400 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $386,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $172,674 FHA
Previous Owner $63,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $240,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $173,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $157,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $119,950 FHA
Previous Owner $103,700 Unknown
Closed $43,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/05/2024 08/05/24 Sold $515,000 +3.2% $740 / Sq Ft
07/14/2024 07/14/24 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2024 07/11/24 For Sale $499,000 -- $717 / 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 $2,836 $219,798 $150,721 $69,077
2023 $2,730 $215,489 $147,766 $67,723
2022 $2,724 $211,265 $144,869 $66,396
2021 $2,646 $207,124 $142,029 $65,095
2020 $2,595 $205,001 $140,573 $64,428
2019 $2,585 $200,982 $137,817 $63,165
2018 $2,529 $197,042 $135,115 $61,927
2017 $2,487 $193,179 $132,466 $60,713
2016 $2,449 $189,392 $129,869 $59,523
2015 $2,388 $186,548 $127,919 $58,629
2014 $2,313 $182,895 $125,414 $57,481
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2406119

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 223-010-41-41