NOT LISTED FOR SALE

968 Knowles Ave Carlsbad, CA 92008

Estimated Value: $1,045,000 - $1,577,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
758 Sq Ft
$1,804/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 06, 2016

Last sale price $675,000 $891 Per Sq Ft

Est. 103% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,351/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • Buena Vista Elementary Rated A
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of January 2016

Cute 1-story 1950 beach cottage West of I-5 in Carlsbad Village. Walk to beach, farmers' market, and restaurants. Bright & spacious kitchen was completely remodeled - enjoy expensive stainless appliances, custom mahogany cabinetry, granite counters, and upgraded fixtures (including a pasta faucet!). Situated on a large private lot, this home is full of charm and character. You'll love the wood-burning fireplace and hardwood floors. There's a big back yard with fruit trees. See Supplement for more info. Neighborhoods: Carlsbad Village Equipment: Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL

Last Listed By

Robyn Goodkind

Goodkind Properties License #01702897 Listed on: 11/14/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,351

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Manual Sprinklers System
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 758 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1552514300

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,351

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Carlsbad West
  • Zoning: R1
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 1552514300
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 758.00
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 890.50
  • Room Type: Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Sprinklers Manual
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6405.00

Multi Family

  • Lot Size Area: 6405.0000 Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2024
Sold by
Drinkward Randy Scott and Drinkward Leaann
Bought by
Drinkward
Total Days on Market
1
Current Estimated Value
$1,367,618

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2015
Closed on
Nov 19, 2015
Sold by
Cooper Sara Watkins and Watkins Sara
Bought by
Drinkward Randy Scott and Drinkward Leaann
Seller's Agent
Robyn Goodkind
Goodkind Properties
Buyer's Agent
Lori Abreu-Bennett
Alain Pinel Realtors
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$675,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.97%
Original Mortgage
$67,500
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2006
Sold by
Klos Michael
Bought by
Watkins Sara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,875
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2002
Sold by
Klos Michael and Klos Renee Gene
Bought by
Klos Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,500
Interest Rate
6.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 1999
Sold by
Michael Klos
Bought by
Klos Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$18,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 1998
Sold by
Klos Brenda N
Bought by
Klos Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 1998
Sold by
Klos Michael
Bought by
Klos Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 1995
Sold by
Sumner Hervey L and Sumner Dorothy M
Bought by
Klos Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,500
Interest Rate
8.51%

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Drinkward -- None Listed On Document
Drinkward Randy Scott $675,000 First American Title Company
Cooper Sara Watkins -- First American Title Company
Watkins Sara $612,500 United Title Company
Klos Michael -- Chicago Title Co
Klos Michael -- Stewart Title
Klos Michael -- Fidelity National Title
Klos Michael -- Fidelity National Title
Klos Michael $115,000 Southland Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Drinkward Randy Scott $600,000
Previous Owner Cooper Sara Watkins $67,500
Previous Owner Drinkward Randy Scott $540,000
Previous Owner Watkins Sara $91,875
Previous Owner Watkins Sara $459,375
Previous Owner Klos Michael $150,000
Previous Owner Klos Michael $179,500
Previous Owner Klos Michael $173,500
Previous Owner Klos Michael $35,000
Previous Owner Klos Michael $18,000
Previous Owner Klos Michael $132,000
Previous Owner Klos Michael $132,000
Previous Owner Klos Michael $103,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/06/2016 01/06/16 Sold $675,000 0.0% $891 / Sq Ft
11/15/2015 11/15/15 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2015 11/14/15 For Sale $675,000 0.0% $891 / Sq Ft
10/28/2013 10/28/13 Rented $2,200 0.0% --
10/28/2013 10/28/13 For Rent $2,200 -- --
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 $8,351 $783,388 $634,706 $148,682
2023 $8,307 $768,028 $622,261 $145,767
2022 $8,178 $752,969 $610,060 $142,909
2021 $8,116 $738,206 $598,099 $140,107
2020 $8,061 $730,638 $591,967 $138,671
2019 $7,914 $716,312 $580,360 $135,952
2018 $7,580 $702,268 $568,981 $133,287
2017 $90 $688,499 $557,825 $130,674
2016 $5,274 $490,000 $397,000 $93,000
2015 $5,332 $490,000 $397,000 $93,000
2014 $4,822 $441,000 $358,000 $83,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: 150061083

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 155-251-43