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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$1,895,000-
Lot Size8,712 sqft
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Home Size2,641 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built2002
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Days on Market0
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$1,299,999-
Lot Size4,304 sqft
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Home Size1,634 sqft
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Beds3 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1986
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Days on Market0
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