1448 Forest Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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SOLD
OCT 23, 2025

1448 Forest Ave
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Olde Carlsbad
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 3,326 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

$2,525,000

Last Sold: Oct 23, 2025
1% below list $2.55M
$759/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $15,252/mo*
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$2,525,000

Last Sold: Oct 23, 2025
1% below list $2.55M
$759/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $15,252/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
5 Baths
3,326 sqft
(on 0.33 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Commute Destination

Description

Coastal Living in Olde Carlsbad – Ocean Views & Versatile ADU! Welcome to 1448 Forest Avenue, where timeless coastal charm meets modern luxury. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Olde Carlsbad, this beautifully updated home offers sweeping ocean views and endless lifestyle possibilities—all just minutes from the beach. The main residence features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, including a downstairs bedroom currently used as a home office. At the center of the home is a gourmet kitchen designed to impress, complete with a 10-foot island, custom cabinetry, hidden pantry, and top-of-the-line appliances. Seamless flow connects the kitchen to the formal dining room, living area with fireplace, and inviting outdoor spaces—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat with a private ocean-view deck, spa-inspired bathroom with clawfoot tub, and a spacious walk-in closet. Adding to the home’s appeal is a fully detached ADU above the 3-car garage. With high ceilings, abundant natural light, one bedroom, one full bath, and a private deck, this guest house is perfect for extended family, visitors, or rental income. The 3-car garage also includes a bonus full bathroom for extra convenience. Situated on a generous lot, this property offers room to explore future possibilities while enjoying the unbeatable location near Carlsbad’s beaches, shops, restaurants, and top-rated schools. This is more than a home—it’s a coastal lifestyle opportunity you won’t want to miss.
1448 Forest Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008 is a 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 3,326 sqft single-family home in Olde Carlsbad, built in 1930. It last sold for $2,525,000 on Oct 23, 2025 (1% below the $2,549,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $3,808,400, with a rent estimate of $7,019/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$759/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1448 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3326 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Range, Counter Top, Gas Cooking, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Gas,Washer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air UnitAir Conditioning: Central Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air Unit
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: FP in Living Room, Electric
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Levels: 2 Story
View
Has a ViewView: Ocean

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: N/KOther Structures: Detached
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageParking Spaces: 9Parking: Detached,Garage,Garage - Single Door,Garage - Two Door,Garage Door Opener
Pool
Pool: N/K
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Sewer Connected

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Wood
Property Information
Condition: Turnkey, Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 1560523100

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,549,000Price Per Sqft: $759/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Sep 23 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: SOLD

Location

Direction & Address
City: CarlsbadCommunity: CARLSBAD WEST
School Information
Elementary School District: Carlsbad Unified School DistrictJr High / Middle School District: Carlsbad Unified School DistrictHigh School District: Carlsbad Unified School District

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3326 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: SDMLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 250038125Water ViewWater View: OceanAttribution Contact: nick@atkinhomes.comShowing Service Name: None

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Nick Atkin DRE #01880701
Atkin Homes Corp.
Bought with: Grace Plummer DRE #01295350, (951) 295-6422, Exit Alliance Realty
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Source: SDMLS, MLS#250038125

Price History for 1448 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/23/2025$2,525,000Sold
SDMLS #250038125
09/26/2025$2,549,000PendingSDMLS #250038125
09/05/2025$2,549,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250038125
06/19/2025$2,589,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250030202
06/11/2025$2,595,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250030201
05/07/2025$2,649,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250026714
04/24/2025$2,689,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250024724
04/01/2025$2,695,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250023078
03/06/2025$2,795,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250020698
02/25/2025$2,849,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250018709
02/12/2025$2,888,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250018709
01/01/2025$2,895,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #240029036
12/18/2024$2,995,000ListingRemovedSDMLS #240027621
11/29/2024$2,995,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #240027621
11/08/2024$2,995,000ListingRemovedSDMLS #240025930
11/08/2024$2,995,000PriceChange
SDMLS #240025930
11/01/2024$2,999,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #240025930
04/24/2024$1,900,000Sold
CRMLS #NDP2403487

Market trends in Carlsbad

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.53M
$16.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$714
$15MoM
Available listings
367
1MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,539
Assessment$133,770
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1448 Forest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2645 Highland Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$2,650,000
04/13/26
6
4.5
3,786
2705 Highland Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$2,633,981
06/25/26
4
3.5
2,723
2779 Wilson St, Carlsbad, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$2,995,000
02/20/26
4
4.5
2,828
2955 Valley St, Carlsbad, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$2,945,000
02/02/26
5
4
3,133
1384 Cynthia Ln, Carlsbad, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$3,000,000
10/23/25
4
4
3,307
1204 Lanai Ct, Carlsbad, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$2,101,000
08/26/25
4
4.5
3,687
1440 Forest Ave, Carlsbad, CA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$1,660,000
09/05/25
3
3
2,532
2785 Crest Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$3,780,000
08/12/25
6
5
4,145
1351 Forest Ave, Carlsbad, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,995,000
06/01/26
3
3
2,373

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Olde Carlsbad
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What Locals Say about Olde Carlsbad

At least 119 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 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

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say there's wildlife

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 37 % Say there are community events

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  • Jamesh.greendog
    "The neighborhood is dog friendly. Though walking in areas that aren’t busy with vehicle traffic is almost impossible ."
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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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