This is a terrific value for a Terramar beach bungalow! The original bungalow is habitable now – it has a new roof, new furnace, real hardwood floors, and pool plus a studio with kitchen and bath was built in the back of the garage! There hasn’t been this good of a value on this street in years!
Check out this ultimate retro-mod beach house at the quiet end of Los Robles Drive and at the highest point in Terramar, which means ocean and sunset views to the west, and flower-field views to the east! Wide-open floor plan with massive kitchen that has high ceilings and skylight, new light-tan colored hardwood floors, new roof, two fireplaces, bedroom/bath on ground floor, killer primary suite with big walk-in closet, and a fantastic backyard with sauna too! Forget those three-story sterile boxes – come dig this ultra-cool beach classic and enjoy the sights and sounds of the liquid blue enchantress just 100 yards away! Plus you have the private Terramar landing on Shore Drive too (last two photos).
If you prefer a single-level, this is for sale down the street: LINK
Step into the stunning Terramar community, just a stone’s throw from the beach! Enjoy the highly coveted location with exclusive private Terramar beach access. This single-story home spans 1846 sqft and boasts 2 generous bedrooms and 2 full baths. This home has been meticulously cared for throughout the years with only 2 owners. You are greeted with pristine landscaping, charming curb appeal, open entertaining floor plan, interior laundry, and a custom bar. In addition, there’s a detached garage with a large storage room. Attached to the garage is an additional bedroom with a bath ensuite perfect for guests or a possible ADU addition. The 7400 sqft lot offers a generous lawn backyard and an expansive western-facing deck that treats you to a mesmerizing ocean view. Close proximity to the exquisite Carlsbad beaches, the vibrant flower fields, and the delightful eateries and shops of Carlsbad Village. Unleash your creativity to expand on this amazing lot and transform this house into your dream home.
I just listed this Terramar property for sale that allows for 60% FAR coverage, which should mean that two 3,600sf oceanview homes with ADUs for could be built on this R-15 lot and it’s only $1,999,000! The two homes should be worth around $4 to $5 million each when done. I mentioned the tax assessor’s valuations – they appraised the land value of two non-oceanfront properties on Shore Drive for $3,000,000+ with the same size lot without the R-2 zoning. Build the family compound!
Two legal beach bungalows separated by a terrific garden in the middle of one of the largest residential lots (10,200sf) this close to the beach – plus it’s in the exclusive Terramar neighborhood which has its own private access to the sand! Away from the high-density tourist areas, this feels like you’re in a regular suburban neighborhood without the maddening beach traffic – yet you can walk two blocks to the beach! In the main house in front, you’ll be greeted by the contemporary great room that’s centered around an inviting butcher-block island, remodeled kitchen, and open-beam ceilings that feel ‘cute and cozy! New roof, newer windows, solar panels (no electric bills!), several skylights, air conditioning & laundry rooms in BOTH houses, no HOA, and the huge yard is ideally suited for gardening! Big money has discovered Terramar, and several estate-sized projects are underway – get yourself a piece of prime beach property!
5239-41 El Arbol, Carlsbad
3 br/2 ba house in front, and 1br/1ba house in back
Carlsbad has been put on notice – the NRG smokestack is coming down!
The big question is what will go up in its place, and it should be the next big fight among locals. It’s probably a toss up between a mixed-use hotel development and a public park – but not a Nordstrom!
Will the removal of the ugly and dangerous-looking smokestack improve nearby home values?
There are two neighborhoods that could benefit – Spyglass/Heron Bay and Terramar:
The Spyglass/Heron Bay neighborhoods up on the hill have had the smokestack blocking their view since the beginning, and it would be a welcome relief for those homeowners to see it go. When I was trying to sell the former model, the view of the ‘stack was the #1 complaint, and we never did sell the house.
This is what it looked like – it does spoil the sunset view, doesn’t it?
The other community affected is Terramar, which is across the street from the plant and has been there just about as long – both date back to the 1950s.
When I’ve had listings in Terramar, there were always comments at open houses about the ugly factor, and concerns that pollutants were being released that would kill people. But because Terramar is ocean-close, there were always enough beachlovers who were willing to overlook any negativity about the plant.
Terramar has been under-priced for a few years now, primarily due to the lack of turnover and off-market sales. The last sale on El Arbol was only $1,104,000 for 1,644sf on a 7,500sf lot, which if it were further north in the Garfield area it would have garnered at least 10% more. The east side of El Arbol does get a direct shot of railroad, but the RR goes by Garfield too.
I think both areas could see a +10% benefit in nearby home values once the smokestack is gone, just for the happy factor – it will be a relief to see it go, and be one less thing for buyers to worry about!
Carlsbad has the best oceanfront heights – high enough to keep out the riff-raff, yet the beach is very accessible. The staircase seen here (circled in blue) is public access that the city required to split the rest of this parcel into three lots (in red):
This video isn’t real estate-related, but one I’ll never forget. I’m not sure what happened, but I haven’t found anything reported in the news, which is probably good for the people involved:
Donna and Jim provided exceptional support and professionalism throughout the entire process. We couldn't have been happier with their efforts. They made our house shine, and thanks to their expertise, it sold above the listing price in the very first weekend! Truly a fantastic experience from start to finish.
jesus a sahagun
2024-11-10
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This year has been difficult on our family, mainly due to having to sell our home. Thankfully we knew God had a plan for us and working with the Klinge team was a key part of it. It was an obvious decision to work with them again after such an amazing experience when purchasing the same home we needed to sell. The challenge was, how will we do this in so little time with so much going on? Jim and Donna held our hand every step of the way. Whenever an unexpected issue arose they found and provided a solution. Never once did we feel pressured to make a decision and the Klinges were always reassuring after providing the information that the decision was ours to make. Despite the curve balls, they never panicked and exemplified the “can do” attitude, making us feel optimistic and taken care of. Their expertise and professionalism was superb. But of all the reasons to work with the Klinges, the most impactful and valuable is their compassion and genuine care for their clients. We pray that we can one day purchase our forever home and you better believe that Jim and Donna will be representing us - as long as they will have us of course. Thank you again Klinge team! Your execution, experience, and care are unmatched.
SabihaPasha
2024-07-22
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Jim and Donna were fantastic! Jim understanding my needs, recommending potential places, pointing out the pros and cons of each property was invaluable. Then when the offer was accepted Donna’s organized guidance through the inspections, paperwork etc made the whole process seem effortless.
So grateful that I had them on my side!
dodyfrancis
2024-07-10
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I appreciate Jim & Donna's great teamwork, sound advice, and guidance that eased the stress of selling our Carlsbad home. Their professional input and assistance throughout the process was very helpful. Highly recommended!
sbisachsen
2024-07-10
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The Good
The Klinge Realty Group operates like a finely tuned machine, with a very personal touch. We contacted them on a Sunday and they were talking to us about our family and our needs on our living room couch the following day. They carefully listened to us and worked with us to identify the best and quickest path to listing within 2 weeks to take advantage of the low inventory conditions in our South Carlsbad neighborhood. They knew our tract specifically and had many previous sales there over the years - they came prepared with a thorough analysis of comparative sales and recommended a pricing strategy that they felt confident would yield offers the first weekend on the market.
The Great
Over the next two weeks Donna coordinated a range of vendors who she knew from experience could get the preparation to list work we needed done on time and with high quality. Our light tune-up involved excellent experiences with their stagers, landscapers, contractors, electricians, and plumbers. Throughout this period Donna's daily communication was clear, concise, and responsive. Any time we had questions Donna picked up the phone or texted immediately - but almost always, she answered our questions before we even knew we had them.
The Outstanding
We had a tricky situation with a shared fence that could have delayed our escrow. Donna used superb mediation skills to negotiate the terms of replacement and was personally on site with the fence contractor to make sure everything went smoothly. The fence looks great and escrow closed on time.
The Truly Exceptional
Our house came on the market on a Wednesday and between then and Monday morning Jim was personally at all three open houses. He was in constant communication explaining potential buyer reaction and strength. As he predicted offers began to come in on Saturday and each one was incrementally higher than the last. At the end we had 5 offers, 4 of which were over list, and the final accepted offer was $100,000 over list. In addition to being over list it included rent back terms that met our needs.
The Recommendation
For all of these reasons we would strongly recommend The Klinge Team to anyone wanting to sell in North County Coastal San Diego. I had been reading Jim's blog for 15 years and knew when the time came to sell that he would be our first call. Jim Klinge is not your standard realtor. He is keenly aware of market conditions and sales strategies. And, works his tail off - though not as hard as Donna . At this point he's gone from realtor to friend and I plan to have him over to grill and chill at our new place to talk real estate, but also just about life and raising kids in San Diego. He's more interested in relationships than his sales numbers - and that's why his sales numbers are so high. We have already recommended the Klinge's to some close friends and another successful sale is on deck right around the corner...
user19164788
2024-06-21
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We recently had the pleasure of working with Jim and Donna from Klinge Realty Group to sell our house, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From the initial meeting, they listened attentively to our needs and provided invaluable guidance on specific improvements to get our home market ready.
Their responsiveness throughout the entire process was truly impressive. Anytime we had questions or concerns, they were quick to address them, ensuring we felt comfortable and informed every step of the way. What stood out the most was their team and extensive network of tradespeople, which made addressing any necessary repairs or updates seamless and stress-free.
Thanks to their expertise and dedication, our house sold quickly and at a great price. We highly recommend Jim and Donna to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. They are a fantastic team who truly care about their clients and deliver exceptional results.
cali4neal
2024-05-07
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We had a wonderful experience buying our home with Donna and Jim! In particular I was very impressed with their efficiency and support through the purchase process. As we were doing the walk through, Donna started contacting roofers, plumbers, aircon, electricians, etc for all the areas we needed potential repairs - by the time we were done with the walk through appointments were already set up to get estimates for all the major services. When we had to change an appointment, or couldn't make one, Donna was there to arrange things to fit our schedule. Even after we closed on our home, Donna helped set up the repairs we needed before move in day. They truly went above and beyond to deliver exceptional service. I'll be calling them for our next home!
zuser20160809095816651
2024-03-16
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The sale of our home exceeded our expectations - Jim and Donna Klinge are the best!
We’ve followed Jim’s Bubbleinfo blog since the 2006 housing bubble. After he helped us buy in 2017 we stayed in touch and Team Klinge were the obvious choice when it came time to move. They guided us through the preparation of the house, including a kitchen refresh - Donna and Lisa skillfully managed the various contractors for us after we had moved out of state. Donna’s excellent attention to detail and regular communication made the whole process run smoothly from a distance.
Jim’s market knowledge, expert negotiating skills and candid opinions, together with Donna’s responsive communications and problem solving, set them in a league of their own.
Highly recommended!
bourmakin
2024-02-09
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Jim and Donna have exceeded my expectations with sale of my house. It was best experience with house sale. Professional, responsive, superior negotiating skills. I would recommend them with 5 star (I would give them even more than max) rating. Sale of my house was closed for really good price in 10 days. Jim and Donna perfectly handled house preparation for sale. Thanks a lot!!!
user1916779
2023-11-17
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Jim and Donna have exceeded my expectations and made my most recent move back to California go so much more smoothly than I expected. Jim’s Bubbleinfo blog was full of useful information about the current market conditions. His experience helped us make a successful offer for the home we wanted in a desirable neighborhood. After the purchase Donna organized the work we needed done in the house without us having to make an additional trip. We were pretty worried when we started searching for real estate that not being in the area was going to makes things really difficult but Jim and Donna made the process so much easier. I enthusiastically recommend them.
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