NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7278 Sitio Lima Unit LIMA Carlsbad, CA 92009

La Costa Canyon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,988,000 - $2,965,000

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,509 Sq Ft
$595/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 23, 2015

Last sale price $1,357,016 $301 Per Sq Ft

Est. 98% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,582/month

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Private Yard
  • Mission Estancia Elementary School Rated A
  • Loft
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of January 2015

NEW CONSTRUCTION! Arterro by Davidson Communities! Remarkable floor plan with no detail overlooked! Perfect family home for gracious entertaining as well as casual living. Generous open floorplan is highlighted with each bedroom featured as an ensuite! Buyer can still customize their new home - est for Dec '14 completion! Arterro's convenient location with new La Costa Town Square nearby is complimented by an award winning school district! Photos and Virtual Tour are of Model Home and not actual home Home site 47 ~ Plan 4XA

Last Listed By

Frank Kattus

Davidson Realty License #00820486 Listed on: 07/22/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,496

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

  • $158 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 4,509 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Gym
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Encinitas Union School District Elementary School

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance
  • N.N. Jaeschke Association, Phone Number (858) 550-7900
  • Arterro By Davidson Communities Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Flooring Allowance
  • Assessor Parcel Number 000-000-47
  • $800 annual special tax assessment

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,496

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$158 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean/Spanish
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Coastal North
  • Cross Street: La Costa Ave.
  • Neighborhood: Arterro by Davidson Communities
  • Supplement: Home site 47 ~ Plan 4XA
  • Estimated Living Space: 4,000 to 4,999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 250.59
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 300.96
  • Residential Unit Location: Detached
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 300.96
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Allowance to Buyer
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Fire Sprinklers, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room
  • Walls: Drywall
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Bonus Room, Breakfast Area, Den, Dining Room/Separate, Exercise Room, Family Room, Library, Loft, Office, Optional Bedrooms
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 21x16
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4509
  • Total Bathrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Arterro By Davidson Communities
  • Total Fees: 1896.0
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions
  • Property Management Company: NN Jaeschke
  • Property Management Phone: 858-550-7900
  • Community: LA COSTA
  • Home Owner Association: N.N. Jaeschke
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 158.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 858-550-7900

Fee Information

  • CFD Mello Roos Fee: 800.0
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee Reflects: Year
  • Total Monthly Fees: 225
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee Frequency: Annual

Schools

  • School District URL: http://www.eusd.k12.ca.us/
  • Elementary School: Encinitas Union School District

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 7,500-10,889 SF
  • Water District: CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRI
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 000-000-47
  • Water District URL: http://www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us/cserv/water.html
  • Map Code Column: A
  • Map Code Page: 1148
  • Map Code Row: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2025
Sold by
Mersman Scudder Gordon and Mersman Melanie Diane
Bought by
Mersman Family Trust and Mersman
Total Days on Market
46
Current Estimated Value
$2,684,334

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2014
Closed on
Jan 6, 2015
Sold by
Development Solutions 2Lac Llc
Bought by
Mersman Scudder Gordon and Mersman Melanie Diane
Seller's Agent
Frank Kattus
Davidson Realty
Buyer's Agent
Steve Lemack
RE/MAX Hometown, Realtors
List Price
$1,115,900
Sold Price
$1,357,016
Premium/Discount to List
$241,116
21.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.76%
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Range of Values:

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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
Mersman Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Mersman Scudder Gordon $1,357,500 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mersman Scudder Gordon $575,000
Previous Owner Mersman Scudder Gordon $250,000
Previous Owner Mersman Scudder Gordon $100,000
Previous Owner Mersman Scudder Gordon $232,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/23/2015 01/23/15 Sold $1,357,016 +20.1% $301 / Sq Ft
09/06/2014 09/06/14 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2014 08/21/14 Price Changed $1,129,900 +1.3% $251 / Sq Ft
07/22/2014 07/22/14 For Sale $1,115,900 -- $247 / 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 $18,496 $1,604,910 $412,394 $1,192,516
2023 $18,042 $1,573,442 $404,308 $1,169,134
2022 $17,665 $1,542,591 $396,381 $1,146,210
2021 $17,413 $1,512,345 $388,609 $1,123,736
2020 $17,176 $1,496,839 $384,625 $1,112,214
2019 $16,829 $1,467,490 $377,084 $1,090,406
2018 $16,604 $1,438,717 $369,691 $1,069,026
2017 $16,324 $1,410,508 $362,443 $1,048,065
2016 $15,841 $1,382,852 $355,337 $1,027,515
2015 $11,720 $991,036 $276,036 $715,000
2014 $2,846 $251,021 $251,021 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Frank Kattus

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Frank Kattus

    Davidson Realty

    (760) 889-0527

    4 Total Sales

    Frank Kattus
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  • Steve Lemack

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Steve Lemack

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 140040103

San Diego MLS

APN: 223-052-47

California San Diego County Carlsbad 92009 La Costa Canyon

7278 Sitio Lima Unit LIMA, Carlsbad, CA

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