2438 Ocean St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
FOR SALE
Listed by Eric Vaca, Finest City Homes, (619) 569-2592

2438 Ocean St
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Village
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,333 sqft

$3,995,000

Est. Mortgage $23,878/mo*
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$3,995,000

Est. Mortgage $23,878/mo*
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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,333 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Sunset Alert! Rare opportunity to live steps from the sand with direct beach access and breathtaking ocean views. Seller completed a major remodel in 2005 on this luxury coastal home which offers multiple outdoor entertaining areas, a rooftop deck for unforgettable sunsets, and a spa with waterfall. Inside, enjoy a light-filled open layout with expansive windows, gourmet kitchen, granite counters, and wine cooler. The primary suite features a balcony, fireplace, and spa-style jacuzzi bath. Two guest suites, a custom cherry-wood office, private driveway, and large two-car garage complete this exceptional beachside retreat. Walk to Carlsbad Village shops, cafés, and restaurants. Explore the feasibility of one of the largest lots on Ocean St with R3 zoning.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$1,712
Listed
180 days ago

Home Details for 2438 Ocean St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2333 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: In Garage
Heating & Cooling
No CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living Room, Primary BedroomSpa: In GroundHas a FireplaceHas a Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: front door
View
Has a ViewView: Ocean, Panoramic

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 4Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 6Parking: Garage Attached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: WaterfrontOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 158Days on Market: 180

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2030221700

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $3,995,000Price Per Sqft: $1,712

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Media

Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: PTP2603562

Community

Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Park, SidewalksNot Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 1

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5334 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: PTP2603562Living Area Range Units: Square FeetWater ViewWater View: OceanAttribution Contact: vaca.broker@gmail.comUniversal Property Id: US-06073-N-2030221700-R-N

Additional Information

BikingCurbsParkSidewalksSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Eric Vaca DRE #01331749
Finest City Homes
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Source: CRMLS, MLS#PTP2603562
Also Listed on CRMLS.

Price History for 2438 Ocean St

DatePriceEventSource
05/09/2026$3,995,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #PTP2603562
03/23/2026$12,500ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
11/01/2025$12,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
10/14/2024$9,500ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
04/07/2024ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
03/26/2024$9,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
03/03/2024ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
02/10/2024$9,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
08/01/2018$5,500ListingRemovedN/A
07/05/2018$5,500PriceChange
N/A
06/13/2018$5,800PriceChange
N/A
06/09/2018$6,000Listed For RentN/A
11/15/2012$4,650ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/11/2012$4,650Listed For RentAgent Provided

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,886
Assessment$815,190
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Comparable Sales for 2438 Ocean St

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2465 Garfield St, Carlsbad, CA
0.03
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4
5
3,525
260 Normandy Ln, Carlsbad, CA
0.07
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$4,850,000
05/13/26
4
4.5
2,972
2677 Garfield St, Carlsbad, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$2,600,000
08/05/25
2
2
1,625
2038 S Freeman St, Oceanside, CA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$1,655,000
02/04/26
3
2
1,704
2650 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA
0.39
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$1,582,807
05/19/26
3
2
1,421
774 Laguna Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.48
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$1,350,000
01/14/26
3
2
1,200
2026 S Freeman St, Oceanside, CA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$1,595,000
07/03/25
4
2
1,611
2680 Ocean St, Carlsbad, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$5,750,000
07/17/25
4
4.5
4,100
1918 S Freeman St, Oceanside, CA
0.70
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$1,725,000
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Neighborhood Overview

Village
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What Locals Say about Village

At least 28 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 86 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 82 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say parking is easy

  • 68 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 55 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 46 % Say kids play outside

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 37 % Say there's wildlife

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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  • Canon Jenson
    "market for work environment for socio life and hobbies, beach, nightlife, food, grocery and hardware stores."
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  • Holdthepickles
    "It is very safe and close to the beach. Everything is walking distance: pharmacy, hardware store, supermarket, banks, post office and restaurants. On Wednesdays, we have a lively farmers market. "
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  • CBad-Cpl
    "I drive to work in Irvine and never take public transportation. No one I know takes public transportation to work. "
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  • Stacy A.
    "I moved into the village a year ago. I absolutely love the area. Walking to restaurants, salons, neighborhood bars, and the beach/ocean all within a couple blocks! Paradise."
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  • Sdipietro369
    "Not a lot of young kids around here. Mostly adults and young people i. Apartment buildings. There are new apartment buildings being built right now. "
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  • Sdipietro369
    "I moved here recently from the East Coast and like the location. It is about six blocks from the beach so a nice walk to see the sunrises and sunsets. "
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    "People are friendly. Lots of apartment buildings in the area. Not a lot of young children. Nice area to take walks. "
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  • Jennifer D.
    "People are friendly and polite. Everyone says “hello” in passing when walking their dogs or just out getting fresh air. "
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  • Holdthepickles
    "Super safe for kids to skateboard, or ride their bike. Neighbors are very nice. It’s close to the beach and all the things downtown has to offer. "
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  • Yuliya M.
    "Most dogs (and their owners) are very polite. I’ve only had one instance of an aggressive dog with an irresponsible owner not keeping them on a leash. Usually people are responsible around here. "
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  • Scottacompos
    "I am looking for rent small houses or condos in Carlsbad at least 650 ft.² small garage and nice area love to stay in town been here for six years My wife and I are senior citizens and she just love it here I think it’s just a beautiful place in town to live in a lot of very nice people in this area"
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  • Brittany L.
    "Love it here it’s a happy place to live. If it weren’t so expensive I’d love here forever. It’s walking distance to the beach and village!"
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  • Beachrental7
    "Carlsbad Village area is one of the nicest locations in southern California. It combines the charm of a small town with the conveniences of a bigger city all within walking distance including the Pacific ocean. This truly paradise by the ocean."
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2438 Ocean St, Carlsbad, CA 92008 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,333 sqft single-family home built in 1980. 2438 Ocean St is located in Village, Carlsbad. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on May 9, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# PTP2603562.