I'm Kelli Miller, a Realtor with Compass. I grew up just down the coast in Encinitas, and Carlsbad is one of the cities where I do the most work. It's a big place, with four zip codes and more than 1,100 home sales last year, and prices change a lot between the Village, La Costa, Aviara and the neighborhoods inland. A lot of what I do here is help people figure out which part of Carlsbad fits what they want.
If you're thinking about buying or selling in Carlsbad, I would love to hear what you have in mind.
Carlsbad covers four zip codes, and each one has its own price range. Here's how I think about the different parts of the city. The numbers come from the 1,173 homes that sold in 92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011 over the past year, grouped by MLS neighborhood and street.
The walkable part of town near the beach, the Coaster station and the restaurants on State Street and Carlsbad Village Drive. Older single-family homes, newer builds and condos, and prices climb quickly the closer you get to the water.
77 sales · median $1,950,000
all of 92008: 314 sales, median $1,725,000
Terramar and the streets along Carlsbad Boulevard, Ocean Street, Shore Drive and Tierra Del Oro. Only a handful of homes sell here each year, and they include the most expensive sales in the city.
oceanfront streets: 17 sales · median $2,995,000
top sale $17,000,000 (Tierra Del Oro)
The largest part of Carlsbad by number of sales, from condos near the resort and golf course to single-family neighborhoods like La Costa Oaks, La Costa Valley and La Costa Ridge. Parts of La Costa are in different school districts than the rest of the city, so it's worth checking by address.
295 sales · median $1,400,000
detached median $1,885,000
A master-planned community around the Aviara golf course and Batiquitos Lagoon, made up mostly of single-family homes. Most homes here have HOA dues, and some have Mello-Roos.
49 sales · median $1,760,000
detached median $2,002,500
Bressi Ranch, Robertson Ranch and Rancho Carrillo, with newer homes, community pools and parks. Most carry HOA dues and many have Mello-Roos, so the monthly cost can be higher than the price alone suggests.
Rancho Carrillo: 46 sales, median $1,607,500
Bressi Ranch: 17 sales, median $1,930,202
Robertson Ranch: 9 sales, median $1,940,000
The northeastern corner of Carlsbad, near Lake Calavera. 92010 had the lowest median in the city last year, which makes it a good place to start if you want a Carlsbad address and a little more space for the money.
all of 92010: 149 sales · median $1,350,000
Calavera Hills: 38 sales, median $1,212,500
For the beaches, the lagoons, the Village and what it's like to live here, see the Carlsbad community guide. I also have pages for Cardiff by the Sea, Solana Beach and Encinitas.
Many of Carlsbad’s newer neighborhoods have both. Mello-Roos is a special tax that shows up on the property tax bill, and together with HOA dues it can add a meaningful amount to your monthly payment. I’ll pull the numbers for any home you’re serious about before you write an offer.
Most of Carlsbad is in Carlsbad Unified, but parts of La Costa are served by Encinitas Union and San Dieguito Union, and some neighborhoods to the east are in San Marcos Unified. It’s a good idea to confirm the assignment for a specific home with the district directly.
More than a quarter of last year’s sales closed above asking, and the typical home went from listed to closed in 47 days. When the right house comes up, having your loan fully underwritten ahead of time lets you write a clean offer quickly.
Near the coast, much of Carlsbad is in the California Coastal Zone, so an addition, a second story or an ADU can need a Coastal Development Permit on top of city approval. It’s worth knowing before you write an offer.
Carlsbad’s median single-family home sold for $1,865,000 last year, and the median condo or townhome for $925,000. Our mortgage calculator is a good place to start, and I’m happy to connect you with a lender I trust.
The median Carlsbad sale last year closed at 99.3% of its asking price. With more than 1,100 sales a year, buyers here have plenty of recent sales to compare against, so a home priced in line with its neighborhood usually sells close to asking.
Of the 1,173 homes that sold last year, 651 closed below their asking price, and the largest discount was 23.8%. A price reduction also shows up in every buyer’s search, so the first price matters.
Carlsbad buyers look at a lot of homes online before they tour one. We shoot in the late afternoon, when most homes look their best, and we give the outdoor space as much attention as the kitchen.
A Compass Private Exclusive lets us share your home with serious buyers before it goes on the MLS, so there’s no public days-on-market count while we test the price. It’s a good option if you’re unsure about pricing, or if you’d rather your neighbors not know yet.
Price is only one part of a strong offer. I lay out the financing, contingency periods, appraisal gap coverage and close date for each one so you can compare the whole picture. You can see some of our recent closings on our sold homes page.
I grew up in Encinitas, just down the coast, and a lot of my work is in Carlsbad, from La Costa and Aviara to the Village.
I played Division I softball at the University of Vermont, earned my MBA at USC’s Marshall School of Business, and came back to North County to sell real estate here. I have two young kids, so I understand what a move asks of a family, and I always return calls the same day.
Negotiation is the part of the job I’m best at. What my clients tell me they remember most is that nothing came as a surprise. Most of my business now comes from past clients and their referrals, and that means a lot to me.
Last year I ranked 59th in sales volume among more than 20,000 agents in San Diego County. Most of that work is along this stretch of coast, and I’ve closed 15 homes in Carlsbad since 2021. I update the market numbers on this page every month, whether or not I have a home for sale here.
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Over the past 4 years, Kelli has helped me buy and sell 3 different homes. She knows the market, was able to price my homes competitively and helped me purchase homes in a very competitive market. She has consistently been professional and gracious.
I've had 4 buying and selling transactions with Kelli and they were all amazing. She's a hard worker, good negotiator and knows how to get past even the most difficult counterpart broker. She's very responsive and knowledgeable.
Having sold 12 homes in our lives I can say the experience with Kelli was the ultimate. Her promptness to our queries was of the highest level. Kelli's knowledge of the market was invaluable in allowing us to receive a fair price for the sale of our home.
Kelli has a ton of connections in every trade, which is amazing when remodeling or needing quality contractors you can trust. Above all, Kelli has a wonderful personality and does everything with integrity.
We've closed 15 homes in Carlsbad since 2021, most recently this June, across La Costa, Aviara and the neighborhoods inland.
| Address | Closed | Sold price | Beds | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7221 Wisteria Way | Jun 24, 2026 | $1,711,000 | 4 bd | 1,975 sf |
| 2712 Cazadero Dr | Jun 5, 2026 | $2,525,000 | 5 bd | 3,009 sf |
| 1405 Cressa Ct | Jun 3, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 5 bd | 3,216 sf |
| 2266 Aventurine Pl | May 22, 2026 | $2,375,000 | 4 bd | 3,399 sf |
| 7393 Sitio Lima | May 11, 2026 | $3,250,000 | 4 bd | 4,337 sf |
| 3414 Filoli Cir | Oct 15, 2025 | $1,340,000 | 3 bd | 2,028 sf |
| 7151 Sitio Caliente | Aug 8, 2025 | $2,399,000 | 4 bd | 3,260 sf |
| 7080 Estrella De Mar Rd | Apr 22, 2025 | $2,300,025 | 6 bd | 3,819 sf |
| 3008 Estero Rd | Mar 27, 2025 | $1,450,000 | 3 bd | 2,066 sf |
| 3724 Arapaho Pl | Sep 25, 2024 | $1,850,000 | 4 bd | 2,822 sf |
| 6727 Lemon Leaf Dr | Apr 23, 2024 | $2,275,000 | 4 bd | 2,696 sf |
| 2343 Terraza Guitara | Jun 15, 2023 | $1,400,000 | 3 bd | 1,990 sf |
| 821 Windcrest Dr | May 24, 2022 | $1,345,945 | 3 bd | 1,465 sf |
| 7057 Murillo Ln | Mar 4, 2021 | $1,200,000 | 5 bd | 2,372 sf |
| 7337 Corte Brisa | Mar 1, 2021 | $1,500,000 | 5 bd | 3,118 sf |
7221 Wisteria Way sold in six days in June 2026, for 3.7% over its asking price, and 2712 Cazadero Drive sold in nine days that same month.
Closings by Kelli Miller at Compass. Full collection on our sold homes page.
Updated September 22, 2026. Closings from San Diego MLS (92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011, residential, excluding land and manufactured homes, close of escrow 9/2025–9/2026, n=1,173). Active listings from San Diego MLS as of September 22, 2026. I refresh this section monthly.
The median asking price of the 214 homes for sale in Carlsbad today is $1,347,000, a bit under the $1,550,000 median of last year's sales. More of what's listed right now is condos and townhomes, which pulls the asking number down. It doesn't mean prices have dropped by that much.
Here's what buyers paid over the past year:
Asking price tells you about the homes for sale this week. Sold price tells you about the market.
Carlsbad has about two months of supply. The median home sold at 99.3% of asking, and more than a quarter of sales went over. At the same time, more than half closed under asking, so there's often room to negotiate on homes that have been sitting.
1,173 closed sales across 92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011, excluding land and manufactured homes.
Detached houses had a median of $1,865,000 across 684 sales. Condos and townhomes had a median of $925,000 across 489 sales. About three quarters of last year's sales were under $2,000,000.
| Zip code | Sales | Median sold | Detached median | Condo / townhome median | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92008 | 314 | $1,725,000 | $1,950,000 | $1,179,995 | $845 |
| 92009 | 501 | $1,470,000 | $1,880,000 | $800,000 | $647 |
| 92010 | 149 | $1,350,000 | $1,600,000 | $882,000 | $645 |
| 92011 | 208 | $1,650,000 | $1,987,000 | $977,500 | $776 |
San Diego MLS closed sales, close of escrow 9/2025–9/2026.
These are the twelve most recent sales across Carlsbad's four zip codes, listed by any brokerage, most recent first. I've included the ones that sold below asking too.
| Address | Type | Asked | Sold | Diff | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3157 Salina Rd | Townhome | $1,275,000 | $1,285,000 | +0.8% | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 6248 Citracado Cir | Condo | $750,000 | $725,000 | −3.3% | Sep 17, 2026 |
| 3038 Via Estrada | Condo | $859,999 | $832,000 | −3.3% | Sep 17, 2026 |
| 3610 Trieste Dr | Detached | $1,595,000 | $1,672,000 | +4.8% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| 331 Olive Ave, #202 | Condo | $1,550,000 | $1,600,000 | +3.2% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| 4792 Beachwood Ct | Townhome | $1,395,000 | $1,527,500 | +9.5% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| 2383 Ocean St | Condo | $2,995,000 | $2,995,000 | list | Sep 15, 2026 |
| 3033 Rancho La Presa | Attached | $1,165,000 | $1,200,000 | +3.0% | Sep 14, 2026 |
| 6269 Paseo Privado | Detached | $2,085,000 | $2,025,000 | −2.9% | Sep 14, 2026 |
| 3048 Via Romaza | Detached | $2,195,000 | $2,137,500 | −2.6% | Sep 14, 2026 |
| 7933 Sitio Nispero | Detached | $1,940,000 | $2,200,000 | +13.4% | Sep 13, 2026 |
| 3501 Avondale Cir | Detached | $1,875,000 | $2,146,250 | +14.5% | Sep 13, 2026 |
Source: San Diego MLS, closed sales in 92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011 regardless of listing brokerage. Data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Over the twelve months to September 2026, the median sale across Carlsbad's four zip codes was $1,550,000, across 1,173 homes. Detached houses had a median of $1,865,000, and condos and townhomes had a median of $925,000. By zip code, the median ran from $1,350,000 in 92010 to $1,725,000 in 92008.
Carlsbad has four residential zip codes. 92008 covers the Village, Olde Carlsbad and much of the coast. 92009 covers La Costa, Rancho Carrillo and Bressi Ranch. 92010 covers the northeast, including Calavera Hills and Robertson Ranch. 92011 covers the southwest, including most of Aviara.
The typical home went from listed to closed in 47 days last year, which is about two weeks on the market plus a 30-day escrow. Detached homes were faster at 42 days, and condos and townhomes took 55. The homes on the market right now have been listed for a median of 41 days.
Most of Carlsbad is in Carlsbad Unified School District. Parts of La Costa are served by Encinitas Union and San Dieguito Union, and some neighborhoods to the east are in San Marcos Unified. Attendance boundaries are set by address and do change, so it's a good idea to confirm the assignment for a specific home with the district directly.
Some do. It's most common in the newer master-planned neighborhoods, and it shows up as a special tax on the property tax bill. The amount and how many years are left vary by home, so it's worth checking the tax bill for any home you're considering.
It depends on what you're looking for. There's only about two months of supply, and more than a quarter of last year's sales went over asking, so well-priced homes still move quickly. At the same time, more than half of sales closed under asking, so there's often room to negotiate on homes that have been sitting. I usually look at it home by home.
It helps most with pricing. A condo in La Costa, a house in Aviara and a home near the Village are all in Carlsbad, but they sell for very different prices, so knowing which recent sales compare to which matters when you're setting a list price or supporting an appraisal.
If you’re thinking about selling, I would love to come see your home. That’s the only way I can give you an accurate opinion of value. If you’re buying, tell me what you’re looking for and I’ll let you know what’s realistic in Carlsbad right now.
I’m happy to hop on a call whenever works for you.
Kelli Miller
Realtor, Compass · North County Coastal · DRE 01840131
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Kelli Miller, Realtor, DRE 01840131. Compass is a licensed real estate broker, DRE 01527365. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Market data compiled September 22, 2026 from San Diego MLS closed sales and active listings in 92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Figures describe past transactions and are not a prediction of future results. School attendance boundaries are set by the districts and are subject to change.
