$500,000
SOLD APR 7, 2025

7001 Ballena Way Unit 29 Carlsbad, CA 92009

La Costa Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
696 Sq Ft
$468/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$718 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • No Units Above
  • Clubhouse
  • La Costa Meadows Elementary Rated A
  • 10.15 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2025

Beautiful condo in La Costa Alta with peek-a-boo ocean views and an open floor plan. New HVAC system installed on 2/10/25. Light, bright, & clean!! Vaulted ceilings in the living room and bedroom gives you a spacious feel with natural light and brightness during the day in the freshly painted home. Large, walk-in closet with ample space for a nice-sized wardrobe and shoe collection. Granite counters in the kitchen and bathroom for sharp appeal and long lasting durability! Dining area next to the kitchen. Storage room out on the balcony inside the water heater closet and another locked, indoor storage area off-site from the unit, but within the complex. You can store your holiday decorations for different parts of the year there. Community pool and spa to enjoy. Close to shopping, San Marcos, and a short ride to the beach. One of the most affordable homes for sale in Carlsbad, so don't hesitate to come make this yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Rush

Morgan Brown Real Estate, Inc Brokerage Email: mikerushrealestate@gmail.com License #01256950 Listed on: 01/31/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Tu Nguyen

Real Broker License #01358370

Real Broker

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,567

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • End Unit
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • West Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $468 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 696 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Ocean Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas and Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer Hookup

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Carport Space

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors swing in
  • No Interior Steps
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Accessible Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • No Heating
  • Water Not Available
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 9160
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2230104129

Community Details

Overview

  • 136 Units
  • La Costa Alta Community Association, Phone Number (760) 918-1660
  • Guardian Management Co. HOA
  • La Costa Alta

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,567

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$468 per month

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Park Name: La Costa Alta
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-1 SFR Condo
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2230104129
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 696.00
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 2nd floor
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, End Unit, No One Above
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Doors - Swing In, No Interior Steps, Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 718.39
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Walk-In Closet

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • View: Ocean
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: No
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Built-In, Disposal, Gas & Electric Range, Gas Cooking, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: In Closet, Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: None
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Clubhouse, Pool
  • Association Fee: 468.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: La Costa Alta Community
  • Phone: 760-918-1660
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Association Management: Guardian Management Co.

Schools

  • School District: San Marcos Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size: Check with the HOA. Tax roll says 10.15 acres for the complex.
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 442134.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.1500

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 10.1500 Acres
  • Number Of Units In Community: 136

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 09160

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2025
Closed on
Mar 13, 2025
Sold by
Nikula Ann K
Bought by
Davis Danielle
Seller's Agent
Mike Rush
Morgan Brown Real Estate, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Tu Nguyen
Real Broker
List Price
$520,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.85%
Views
49
Current Estimated Value
$507,914

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,914
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.13%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$397,945
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$109,969

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2020
Sold by
Wilson Lisa R
Bought by
Wilson Lisa R and Nikula Ann K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$269,500
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2007
Sold by
Robbins Jack M and Robbins Sandra
Bought by
Wilson Lisa R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$8,550
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2002
Sold by
Finnigan Kenneth F
Bought by
Robbins Jack M and Robbins Sandra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 1993
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $500,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $285,000 Equity Title Company
Grant Deed $230,000 American Title Ins Co
Deed $107,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $269,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $8,550 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Sold $500,000 -3.8% $718 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2025 01/31/25 For Sale $520,000 -- $747 / 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
2025 $4,567 $381,811 $267,938 $113,873
2024 $4,567 $374,326 $262,685 $111,641
2023 $4,429 $366,987 $257,535 $109,452
2022 $4,321 $359,792 $252,486 $107,306
2021 $4,215 $352,738 $247,536 $105,202
2020 $3,891 $325,000 $223,000 $102,000
2019 $3,945 $325,000 $223,000 $102,000
2018 $3,925 $325,000 $223,000 $102,000
2017 $3,216 $260,000 $179,000 $81,000
2016 $3,112 $250,000 $173,000 $77,000
2015 $3,028 $245,000 $170,000 $75,000
2014 $2,695 $225,000 $157,000 $68,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2501026

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 223-010-41-29