1280 Forest Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
SOLD
DEC 12, 2025
Listed by James Hilgesen, HomePERQs, Inc, (858) 335-6452 . Bought with Cowabunga Realty

1280 Forest Ave
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Olde Carlsbad
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,680 sqft

$1,375,000

Last Sold: Dec 12, 2025
2% below list $1.4M
$818/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $8,268/mo*
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$1,375,000

Last Sold: Dec 12, 2025
2% below list $1.4M
$818/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $8,268/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,680 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Discover a rare opportunity in the sought-after Olde Carlsbad neighborhood, where lifestyle meets location. This 1,680 sq ft three-bed, two-bath home is nestled on a peaceful cul-de-sac corner lot of 7,800 sq ft — offering privacy, space, and ease of living. Hop on your bike and within minutes you’ll be enjoying the sand and surf, or exploring the dynamic Carlsbad Village just around the corner with some of the finest beaches in the world, Michelin-rated restaurants, shops, bars, and local staples. The Carlsbad Unified School District, recognized for academic excellence and strong performance across the board and boasts one of the top-rated public school systems in the country. This is a chance to live where others vacation—at an attractive price in one of North County San Diego’s most desirable communities.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 15, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$818/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1280 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Attic, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1680 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
No CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Gas, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: Front door
View
Has a ViewView: Coastline, Neighborhood, Ocean

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 14

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Patio Home
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1560322400

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,400,000Price Per Sqft: $818/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Nov 03 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Carlsbad
School Information
High School District: Carlsbad Unified

Community

Community Features: SuburbanNot Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 1

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7800 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Trust

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Mobile R/V

RV Parking
RV Parking Area: 25x15

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: NDP2510111Living Area Range Units: Square FeetWater ViewWater View: Coastline, OceanAttribution Contact: 760-685-2637Universal Property Id: US-06073-N-1560322400-R-N

Additional Information

Suburban
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by James Hilgesen DRE #01968748, (760) 685-2637
HomePERQs, Inc
James Hilgesen DRE #01968748, (760) 685-2637
HomePERQs, Inc
Bought with: Shaely Norris DRE #02065333, (760) 801-4200, Cowabunga Realty
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Source: CRMLS, MLS#NDP2510111

Price History for 1280 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/12/2025$1,375,000Sold
CRMLS #NDP2510111
11/21/2025$1,400,000PendingCRMLS #NDP2510111
11/05/2025$1,400,000ContingentCRMLS #NDP2510111
10/20/2025$1,400,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #NDP2510111
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,996
Assessment$268,895
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1280 Forest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2725 Morning Glory Ln, Carlsbad, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,680,000
03/19/26
3
2
2,203
1440 Forest Ave, Carlsbad, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,660,000
09/05/25
3
3
2,532
2862 Highland Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,660,000
12/08/25
3
2
2,096
2295 Highland Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,850,000
05/28/26
3
4
1,951
774 Laguna Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
01/14/26
3
2
1,200
2650 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA
0.70
Single-Family Home
$1,582,807
05/19/26
3
2
1,421
2415 Tuttle St, Carlsbad, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
03/30/26
4
3
2,443
3245 Valley St, Carlsbad, CA
0.79
Single-Family Home
$1,340,000
01/06/26
3
2
1,536
1738 Yourell Ave, Carlsbad, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,548,000
03/23/26
3
2
1,914

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Neighborhood Overview

Olde Carlsbad
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What Locals Say about Olde Carlsbad

At least 117 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 77 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 57 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say there's wildlife

  • 37 % Say there are community events

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  • Jamesh.greendog
    "It’s nice to be a mile from the beach and part of Carlsbad village. Unfortunately the roads are very busy by where I live and big intersections keep you from having a quite peaceful walk."
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  • Jamesh.greendog
    "Carlsbad village is not very walking friendly when you want to take a relaxing quiet stroll. The plus side is the beaches are nice and it’s beautiful ."
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  • Jamesh.greendog
    "Lots of kids around, but you wouldn’t know. There quiet and well behaved. There are no buses so you must drive kids to school or let them walk/bike to school."
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  • Trulia User
    "Always easy. There is quick access to multiple freeways, train, bus, walking distance to many things"
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhoods and houses in this area are neat and clean and each is unique. Love to walk around and see all the creativity."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a real neighborhood. No transient renter population. People watch out for one and others person and home."
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  • Trulia User
    "Carlsbad is Changing, it’s becoming different than it use to be. The demographics are changing Carlsbad."
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  • Matt R.
    "I love older carlsbad I owned a home here for 20 plus years and lived here 36 years. my kids graduated high school here and my husband spent his whole life here. carlsbad has a old beach charm with strong community connections. there is also a large church going community as well. "
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  • Kearstin J.
    "My commute is simple straight down el Camino or I can jump on the 5 depending on the time of day and not hit traffic "
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  • Anastasia S.
    "Perfect location because it’s so central to orange and SD airports. Easy access to the 76, overbuilt and not enough infrastructure to support it"
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  • Rachel R.
    "What I love most about this neighborhood is there are families that live here, it’s very clean and very safe."
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  • Caulbaor
    "I don’t know what kinda of events they have so far but there are some schools around which have many events "
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  • Daniel A. P.
    "Love olde Carlsbad I’ve lived here for 4 yrs and looking forward to many many more years to come. Looking to buy something in this area close to the freeway if only it wasn’t so expensive to live here "
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  • Deborah M.
    "It is great ! the I-5 and the 78 are very near. And El Camino Real is a good alt rout e when the 5 is backed up"
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  • Patty S. K.
    "Annual Christmas party, Fourth of July block party, Gardening classes at community garden end of cul-de-sac that leads to 10M library. A great of mix of age groups and pets."
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  • DP
    "I’ve lived in Carlsbad for 5 years and I love the area, the people and the culture. It’s very expensive to buy and rent but the scenery is absolutely beautiful and the shops, beaches, and dining is great too."
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  • Trulia User
    "Retired so only occasional drives to SD on freeway. Have used rail to go up to LA and down to SD. Parking downtown Carlsbad is HORRIBLE. Keeps us from venturing down there. Parking needs to be fixed ASAP."
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  • Gale Tweedy
    "Hopefully as a dog owner, respecting to not have your animals going on other neighbors property. However there are often times it can’t be helped, so always pick up your dogs deposits. There are a lot of people who walk their dogs and it is a very pet friendly area. "
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  • Anastasia S.
    "I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 30 years the schools are amazing the people are even better I love this neighborhood the weather is perfect the beaches are great. The only thing that leaves to be desired is public office. Same with the police department there on the good old boy schedule so if you don’t know anybody you won’t get hired. Just let you know not that I’m looking for a job with them."
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  • CaliDreaming
    "Olde Carlsbad is one of the best coastal SoCal neighborhoods, especially for families! Mixes the Olde & the new very well with coastal weather/breezes, urban diversity/density, bike/walk/transit friendly with great suburban schools, safety & family friendly amenities. Best of both worlds quietly tucked between SD to the south, with OC & LA to the north."
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  • 2020hjack
    "Pickleball at St Michaels Episcopal church where the spirit of a community and inclusion make every game a treat. There are good players at every level and the paddle wheel makes it easy to work in the flow of games. If you like making friends, stick around for an evening bbq with a great group of people. The Carlsbad Music Festival centers at St Michaels and brings many music lovers into the center of the community. They also sponsor a Wine Festival in October that seems like a special occasion."
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1280 Forest Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,680 sqft single-family home built in 1963. 1280 Forest Ave is located in Olde Carlsbad, Carlsbad. This property is not currently available for sale. 1280 Forest Ave was last sold on Dec 12, 2025 for $1,375,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $1,400,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 1280 Forest Ave is $1,376,500.