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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Lot Size13,504 sqft
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Home Size3,492 sqft
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Beds5 Beds
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Baths4 Baths
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Year Built1981
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Days on Market1
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Lot Size8,190 sqft
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Home Size1,442 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths2 Baths
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Year Built1986
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Days on Market5
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Lot Size1.68 ac
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Home Size2,848 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1985
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Days on Market8
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