2781 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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OFF MARKET

2781 James Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Olde Carlsbad
  • 5 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 3,523 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

$2,626,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $15,928/mo*
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$2,626,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $15,928/mo*
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5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,523 sqft
(on 0.27 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Discover seaside elegance in the heart of Carlsbad with this exceptional coastal craftsman home—Carlsbad’s best kept secret. Privately situated at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac, this newer construction residence, offers the perfect blend of timeless design and modern luxury. Step inside to find an open-concept layout flooded with natural light, highlighting engineered wood flooring and matching ceramic tile throughout the service porch and bathrooms. The remodeled primary kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring sleek quartz countertops that extend throughout the home, including all bathrooms and service areas. Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the spacious courtyard welcomes you with a stunning new landscaping design, perfect for entertaining or relaxing beside the gorgeous, newly constructed pool. Enjoy the convenience of an outdoor shower and a generous, private yard—your own personal retreat just minutes from Carlsbad Beach and the vibrant Carlsbad Village. With five bedrooms and five bathrooms, this home offers flexible living for families of all sizes. The first floor includes a private en-suite bedroom, ideal for guests or multi-generational living. The separate ADU studio features its own kitchen, bathroom, balcony, and private entrance, making it perfect for extended family, guests, or rental income. Additional amenities include a two-car garage with an EV charger, and easy access to shopping, dining, and freeways. This is a rare opportunity to experience coastal living at its finest.
2781 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,523 sqft single-family home in Olde Carlsbad, built in 2017. It last sold for $2,600,000 on Jun 23, 2025 (8% above the $2,399,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,626,100, with a rent estimate of $6,926/month.

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 2781 James Dr

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3523 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Convection Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Ice MakerDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Electric,GasMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Combination Heating,Fireplace,Forced Air UnitAir Conditioning: Central Forced Air,ElectricHeating Fuel: Combination Heating
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Levels: 2 Story

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: EnclosedFencing: Full
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Detached
Pool
Pool: Below Ground, Heated with Gas, Heated, Filtered, Tile
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2017
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco, Lap Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1561425700

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,399,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri May 23 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: SOLD

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: CarlsbadCommunity: CARLSBAD WEST

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3523 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: SDMLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 250027476Showing Service Name: None

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Diana J Iniguez Robles DRE #02023143, (619) 721-5846
The Oppenheim Group
Bought with: Steven Matsumoto DRE #01722560, (760) 828-8151, Compass
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Source: SDMLS, MLS#250027476

Price History for 2781 James Dr

DatePriceEventSource
06/23/2025$2,600,000Sold
SDMLS #250027476
05/23/2025$2,399,000PendingSDMLS #250027476
05/14/2025$2,399,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #250027476
05/22/2017$1,260,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/22/2017$1,260,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/08/2016$1,250,000Listed For SaleN/A

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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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2779 Wilson St, Carlsbad, CA
0.10
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$2,995,000
02/20/26
4
4.5
2,828
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0.14
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$2,945,000
02/02/26
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4
3,133
1384 Cynthia Ln, Carlsbad, CA
0.15
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$3,000,000
10/23/25
4
4
3,307
2705 Highland Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.13
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$2,633,981
06/25/26
4
3.5
2,723
2645 Highland Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.20
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$2,650,000
04/13/26
6
4.5
3,786
1448 Forest Ave, Carlsbad, CA
0.28
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$2,525,000
10/23/25
5
5
3,326
3085 Monroe St, Carlsbad, CA
0.33
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$2,350,000
09/04/25
5
5
3,632
2925 Valley St, Carlsbad, CA
0.10
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$2,075,000
03/02/26
3
3.5
2,660
2785 Crest Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$3,780,000
08/12/25
6
5
4,145
2850 Highland Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,925,000
06/22/26
3
2.5
1,730

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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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