Carlsbad
Carlsbad is a seaside resort city in North San Diego County
The city of Carlsbad has drafted ordinances to protect sensitive wildlife habitat, becoming one of the first municipalities in California to do so. The city has also pledged to protect a specified amount of land within the city limits from development of any kind and spends significant funds to restore habitats destroyed by newer development projects.
Carlsbad is located approximately 27 miles north of San Diego. Its coastal location, scenic beauty, low population density, thriving commercial sector, abundance of upscale housing, and high performing school districts have made Carlsbad one of the most expensive housing markets in the United States.
- Population in July 2008: 96,374.
- Median resident age: 38.9 years
- California median age: 33.3 years
- Zip codes: 92008, 92009, 920010, 92011, 92013, 92018.
- Estimated median household income in 2008: $88,519 (data provided by city-data.com)
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$2,199,999-
Lot Size15,273 sqft
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Home Size2,980 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths4 Baths
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Year Built1999
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Days on Market1
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$2,259,000-
Lot Size
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Home Size2,670 sqft
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Beds4 Beds
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Baths4 Baths
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Year Built1997
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Days on Market4
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