Our new listing in La Costa Valley only needed a minor tune-up before hitting the open market so within days we launched the open-house extravaganza! We received FIVE offers, and Jim worked carefully with each buyer’s agent and ended up at $100,000 OVER the list price plus six weeks of free rent for the sellers after closing!
2949 Avenida Castana, Carlsbad
4 br + den/3.5 ba, 2,787sf
Lot size: 7,646sf
LP = $1,900,000
SP = $2,000,000
Are you looking to live on a large, private lot at the end of a culdesac (and the only Centex Enclave culdesac that doesn’t back up to a busy street)? This upgraded Plan 4 is on a 7,646sf pie-shaped lot with a backyard that features stamped concrete, bbq island with granite, fire pit, multiple seating areas for entertaining, lush tropical landscaping and plenty of grass. Remodeled kitchen, OWNED SOLAR, shutters, custom staircase, dual-zone central air, custom fireplace, extra insulation, dazzling LVP wide plank sequoia flooring, and new baseboards and door casings downstairs – this is a true creampuff! The Valley Club has heated pool, tennis, fitness center, RV lot, plus walking trails. Enjoy Encinitas schools too!
Now that we worked through the 22 offers we received on the last listing to find the winner, it’s time to move on to our new listing in La Costa Valley!
2949 Avenida Castana, Carlsbad
4 br + den/3.5 ba, 2,787sf
Lot size: 7,646sf
LP = $1,900,000
Are you looking to live on a large, private lot at the end of a culdesac (and the only Centex Enclave culdesac that doesn’t back up to a busy street)? This upgraded Plan 4 is on a 7,646sf pie-shaped lot with a backyard that features stamped concrete, bbq island with granite, fire pit, multiple seating areas for entertaining, lush tropical landscaping and plenty of grass. Remodeled kitchen, OWNED SOLAR, shutters, custom staircase, dual-zone central air, custom fireplace, extra insulation, dazzling LVP wide plank sequoia flooring, and new baseboards and door casings downstairs – this is a true creampuff! The Valley Club has heated pool, tennis, fitness center, RV lot, plus walking trails. Enjoy Encinitas schools too! The last three sales of this model were $2,000,000, $2,060,000, and $2,440,000!
Of the 1,073 homes in La Costa Valley, only one is for sale….at $2,400,000!
Pro photos, video, and MLS input tomorrow.
Open house Wednesday 10am-1pm, and then 12-3pm on Friday and Saturday!
Our buyers had to beat out four other offers to get a great deal on this La Costa gem on a huge 13,696sf pie-shaped lot at the end of the cul-de-sac.
2112 Sereno Ct., Carlsbad
3 br/2.5 ba, 1,801sf
YB: 1978
No HOA
0.31-acre lot
LP = $1,299,000
SP = $1,290,000
This charming 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is in the La Costa neighborhood of Carlsbad. The gated property is located at the end of a beautiful cul-de-sac. The home features a lovely living room with vauted ceilings, a dining room overlooking the lush yard, an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and hardwood floors throughout most of the home. The family room, located off the kitchen, is perfect for gatherings and has access to the patio and hot tub. The primary suite has 2 large closets and vaulted ceilings. The home sits on a large 13,696 square foot lot with plenty of room for a pool and RV/boat. Located close to shopping, restaurants, La Costa Resort, beaches and the I5. This private oasis is the perfect place to call home!
I’ll find someone to buy my $2,295,000 listing in La Costa Oaks, and it could be the last LCO listing of the year. It will mean that LCO sellers will be expecting at least $2-something in the 2023 selling season, which won’t feel like prices dropped much while buyers were on vacation.
Now that buyers are being more cautious, we’ve seen how important it is now for sellers to spruce up their home and list for an attractive price. A third component is to not think that there are two in the bush that are going to offer hundreds of thousands over the list price – it’s already been priced in.
We received an offer on our new listing on Friday, and went ahead with open house to give any motivated buyers a chance to check it out. If you’re motivated (i.e., willing to pay at least full price), you’ll come to the first open house.
Here’s what happened:
When your ship comes in, don’t be at the train station!
We just sold our listing in Davidson’s Starboard neighborhood of La Costa Oaks!
7535 Circulo Sequoia, Carlsbad
5 br/3.5 ba, 4,0000sf
YB: 2005
SP = $2,250,000 – we represented the sellers.
This newer Davidson Plan 2 has over $100,000 in custom upgrades! The smooth-finish mission-style wall texture throughout, ‘rainforest’ marble counters in primary bath, customized white kitchen with stainless & walk-in pantry, hardwood floors, plus a fantastic courtyard that creates a terrific indoor/outdoor lifestyle! Private bedroom/full bath downstairs too! Owned solar, central A/C, and 75-gallon water-heater. This is a trophy property! Hike or bike the 6 miles of local preserve trails nearby and enjoy the pool/clubhouse/fitness center at the Oaks Club!
The last six sales in La Costa Oaks in the last 90 days are: $3,160,000, $2,650,000, $2,625,000, $2,385,000, $2,415,000, and $2,800,000 – we are under ALL of them (see documents). Encinitas schools too! The 33 panel Solar System produces 17,000MWh/year and powers two wall chargers for EVs. Four motorized sunshades were added (very effective), and recently replaced appliances include: Hot Water Heater, Microwave, Dishwasher, Kitchen and Laundry Faucets. Recessed lighting was added to ALL bedrooms, downstairs office, living room, kitchen/dining. Many of the wall switches were upgraded to vacancy sensors (or timers) and/or dimmers. Five-inch baseboards, window casings, and extensive crown molding. The upstairs ceiling fans were upgraded and built-in wall remotes added. All can lights have been switched to LEDs. Built-in surround sound in the Living Room, Family Room, Courtyard and Backyard, with built-in Air-Bus wall Amps that operate and control 3 zones. The 1/2 bath was recently remodeled, the garage floors were ungraded and storage cabinets added – holy cow! An extensive trail system in the 1,400-acre Rancho La Costa Preserve nearby enables hikers and mountain bikers to go for miles! Additionally, you will be a member of the Oaks Club which has activities like Movie Night, Poker Night, and the Annual BBQ!
The original owner of this premier Plan 2 was the CFO of Davidson Communities, and added over $100,000 in custom upgrades you probably won’t find anywhere else. The smooth-finish mission-style wall texture throughout, a custom door and window in the third-car garage that face the courtyard, ‘rainforest’ marble counters in primary bath, plus one of the best easterly views in the tract! The sleek white kitchen is adorned with Blue Pearl granite, stainless appliances, and walk-in pantry. En-suite bedroom downstairs too! Owned solar, central A/C, and 75-gallon water-heater. Between the backyard and courtyard, there is ample private outdoor space, plus you can hike or bike the miles of local preserve trails!
Encinitas schools too – wow! An extensive trail system in the 1,400-acre Rancho La Costa Preserve nearby enables hikers and mountain bikers to go for miles! Additionally, you will be a member of the Oaks Club which has activities like Movie Night, Poker Night, and the Annual BBQ!
The 33 panel Solar System produces 17,000MWh/year and powers two wall chargers for EVs. Four motorized sunshades were added (very effective), and recently replaced appliances include: Hot Water Heater, Microwave, Dishwasher, Kitchen and Laundry Faucets. Recessed lighting was added to ALL bedrooms, downstairs office, living room, kitchen/dining. Many of the wall switches were upgraded to vacancy sensors (or timers) and/or dimmers. Five-inch baseboards, window casings, and extensive crown molding. The upstairs ceiling fans were upgraded and built-in wall remotes added. All can lights have been switched to LEDs. Built-in surround sound in the Living Room, Family Room, Courtyard and Backyard, with built-in Air-Bus wall Amps that operate and control 3 zones. The 1/2 bath was recently remodeled, the garage floors were ungraded and storage cabinets added – holy cow!
The listing agent Seth gave me permission to run these clips as long as I find the buyer! So if you watch this film and want to buy it, then you gotta call me!
After seeing two homes go off for more than $4,000,000, buying this for $3,100,000 probably doesn’t seem so bad. But the house next door closed for $2,450,000, and the highest sale on this street was $2,220,000 twelve months earlier and was a newer Davidson home up around the bend:
STUNNING, upgraded home on an immaculately maintained, POOL SIZE LOT in desirable LA COSTA OAKS! This beautiful home is filled with designer upgrades including hardwood & honed travertine flooring, white wood blinds & plantation shutters throughout, custom built-ins, and more! First floor features formal living room, formal dining, open concept kitchen, breakfast area, family room w/ custom built-ins, plus a DOWNSTAIRS BR/BA! REMODELED chefs kitchen is perfect for entertaining and includes large island, SS appliances, high end granite counters, travertine subway tile backsplash, solid wood white cabinets with LED lighting, and new disposal! Three gorgeous stone fireplaces in living room, family room, and kitchen.
