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$675,000

3438 Don Alberto Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010

2Beds
2Baths
1,513Sq ft
1973Built

Listed by Rose S Jacobson, HomeSmart Realty West · 858-922-0528

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About this home

Location! Location! Location! Absolutely beautiful, move-in ready, totally and tastefully completely remodeled. View to the greenbelt and golf course. An open flowing floor plan great for entertaining family and friends. Luxury flooring throughout. Gourmet kitchen has center island for casual dining and additional prep area. Ample storage. All new SS appliances. Recessed lighting. Walk-in pantry. New roof. New HVAC system. Washer/dryer hookups. The large primary bedroom with dressing area. Bathrooms have fabulous walk-in showers. Large covered deck for relaxing and entertaining family and friends. Large separate workshop or artist's studio. Located in Rancho Carlsbad Country Estates, a private 100 Acre resort style 55+ community. There are green belts, bridges, creeks, mature trees, a pond, and walkways throughout. Beautiful flowering plants and bushes greet you at every turn. You can bike, stroll, or jog along streets or workout at the gym, pool, play tennis or play golf. Minutes to Carlsbad Village, world class beaches, fine dining, and shopping.

Remarks provided by the listing agent through SDMLS.

Home facts

Everything SDMLS reports for this home
$446Price per sq ft
$485/moHOA dues
NoneMello-Roos / CFD
3Parking spaces
NoADU / guest unit
197353 years old
82Days on market

Interior

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2 full
Living area1,513 sq ft
Levels1 Story
RoomsBedroom Entry LevelDining AreaExercise RoomFamily RoomStorage RoomWorkshopUtility RoomKitchenLiving RoomPrimary BedroomAll Bedrooms DownArt StudioDressing AreaGymLaundryPrimary BathroomWalk-In Pantry
AppliancesDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigeratorShed(s)Gas OvenIce MakerCounter TopGas Cooking
FlooringLaminateStone
Interior featuresKitchen IslandLiving Room Deck AttachedOpen Floor PlanPantryRecessed LightingRemodeled KitchenShowerStorage Space
LaundryElectric, Gas

Room sizes

Primary bedroom15 × 13 ft
Bedroom 212 × 11 ft
Living room20 × 13 ft
Family room20 × 11 ft
Dining room12 × 9 ft
Kitchen13 × 12 ft

Heating, cooling & utilities

HeatingForced Air Unit (Natural Gas)
CoolingCentral Forced Air
WaterMeter on Property
SewerSewer Connected
UtilitiesCable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater Connected

Exterior & lot

Lot size1-3,999 SF
ViewGolf CourseGreenbeltMountains/HillsParklike
PoolBelow Ground, Community/Common, Heated
SpaCommunity/Common, Private Below Ground, Heated
Patio & porchCoveredDeck
FencingPartial, Wood
Other structuresShed

Construction

StyleCraftsman/Bungalow
Year built1973
Exterior wallsBrick, Vinyl
RoofComposition, Asphalt, Shingle
SecuritySmoke DetectorCarbon Monoxide Detectors
Shared wallsDetached

Parking

Other spaces3
Total spaces3
Parking featuresTandem

HOA, fees & community

HOA dues$485 a month
Total monthly fees$485
Mello-Roos / CFDNone
AssociationRancho Carlsbad Owners An
ComplexRancho Carlsbad Country Estates
AmenitiesBanquet FacilitiesBiking TrailsBilliard RoomBocce Ball CourtCard RoomClub HouseCommon RV ParkingControlled AccessGolfGuardGym/Ex RoomHiking TrailsLake or PondMeeting RoomOutdoor Cooking AreaPet RulesSpaBarbecuePoolOnsite Property Mgmt
Community featuresBBQTennis CourtsBiking/Hiking TrailsClubhouse/Rec RoomExercise RoomGolfLaundry FacilitiesOn-Site GuardPoolRecreation AreaRV/Boat ParkingSaunaSpa/Hot TubPickleball
PetsAllowed w/Restrictions
Age restrictions55 and Up
Known restrictionsCC&R's

Property & listing details

Home typeManufactured Home
OwnershipCondominium
Parcel number (APN)168-050-43-15
NeighborhoodRancho Carlsbad Country Estates
Subdivision / tractCARLSBAD WEST
MLS areaCoastal North
CountySan Diego
Accepted financingCash, Conventional
Listed onAug 20, 2026
Original list price$719,000
Last price changeSep 22, 2026
Days on market82
MLS #260020627

Facts from San Diego MLS as reported by the listing agent. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Questions about any detail? Text Jeff.

Price & status history

DateEventPrice
Aug 20, 2026Listed for sale$719,000
Off-market · not on Zillow, Redfin or the MLS

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What it costs to own

Your estimated monthly cost

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Property tax (1.15% a year)—
Home insurance (California average)—
HOA dues$485
Income needed (housing at 28% of gross pay)—
Down payment—
Property tax for the year—

Rate starts at the Freddie Mac 30-year average, week of November 5, 2026.

Rent vs. buy

Typical rent in 92010 is about $3,533/month. Owning this home runs about — more each month before tax benefits and equity.

Home values in 92010
+3%1 year
+39%5 years
+111%10 years

Estimates, not a loan quote. Tax uses the San Diego County typical rate on the list price; insurance is the California average policy; rent and value trends are Zillow indexes for the ZIP. Mortgage calculator · Cost to own in San Diego · Insurance and lending pros

This home vs. its market

Carlsbad & La Costa is a Seller's market

2.2 months of inventory for houses in October 2026. Under 3 months favors sellers, 3 to 6 is balanced, over 6 favors buyers.

$446Price per sq ft (area: $834, 47% below)
82 daysOn market (area median: 10 days)
$1,909,000Area median house price (+12% vs last year)
101%Of list price that sellers got

Price reduced $44,000 from the original list price.

Area figures: San Diego MLS closed sales, October 2026, houses in Carlsbad, compiled by Jeff Brick.

The neighborhood

Living in Carlsbad

$1,500,000Median sale price
59Avg. days on market
82Homes for sale

Market data: SDMLS.

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Schools for this home

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