3286 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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OFF MARKET

3286 James Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Olde Carlsbad
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,344 sqft

$2,518,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $15,361/mo*
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$2,518,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $15,361/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
4 Baths
4,344 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.52M
Since last month
Increased$24K (+0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$247K (+10.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$2M (+257.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +95% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$2.56M
July 2026$2.53M
June 2026$2.54M
May 2026$2.54M
April 2026$2.47M
March 2026$2.44M
February 2026$2.42M
January 2026$2.34M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3311 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$2,400,000
07/16/26
5
3.5
3,751
3275 Maezel Ln, Carlsbad, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,875,000
12/08/25
4
3.5
2,420
3304 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$3,000,000
07/10/26
4
3.5
2,709
1710 Valley Pl, Carlsbad, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,675,000
07/21/26
4
3
1,590
3085 Monroe St, Carlsbad, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$2,350,000
09/04/25
5
5
3,632
1890 Basswood Ave, Carlsbad, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$2,456,000
04/22/26
4
3.5
2,030
3245 Valley St, Carlsbad, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,340,000
01/06/26
3
2
1,536
1202 Basswood Ave, Carlsbad, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,970,000
08/19/26
4
3.5
3,088
2925 Valley St, Carlsbad, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$2,075,000
03/02/26
3
3.5
2,660
1683 Brady Cir, Carlsbad, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$2,175,000
10/16/25
4
3.5
2,660

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
3245 Valley St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.07
$1,340,000
3
2
1,536
Recently Sold
3304 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.02
$3,000,000
4
3.5
2,709
Recently Sold
1710 Valley Pl, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.08
$1,675,000
4
3
1,590
Recently Sold
3311 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.06
$2,400,000
5
3.5
3,751
Recently Sold
1701 Evergreen Cir, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.14
$1,753,600
3
2
1,636
Off Market
3275 Maezel Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.16
$1,875,000
4
3.5
2,420
Recently Sold
1611 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.19
$2,130,000
3
2.5
1,965
Off Market
1665 Sandalwood Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.15
$1,670,000
3
2
1,885
Recently Sold
3270 McKinley St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.16
$1,908,100
3
2
1,715
Off Market
1510 Sandalwood Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.16
$1,996,700
3
2
1,863
Off Market
1671 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.22
$1,837,000
3
2.5
2,302
Off Market
1890 Basswood Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.21
$2,456,000
4
3.5
2,030
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2005
Living Area
4,344 sqft
Price/Sqft
$580
Parking
Garage

About this House

GREAT VALUE! FOR SALE OR RENT WITH OPTION TO BUY. BUYER DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AVAILABLE. Custom built home on non thru street in Olde Carlsbad...only minutes to the beach. Built in 2005 with approximately 4400 sq. ft., this 5 BR 3.5 baths with LR, DR, Family room, eat-in kitchen, bonus room, and multiple decks and patios is loaded with upgrades. Unique 8' adlerwood double front door with wrought iron inserts, 20' ceilings in LR and a granite faced fireplace. Travertine flooring throughout. Great Kitchen with granite counters, cherry stained custom cabinets, wine rack, and built in cabinet door faced refrigerator and dishwasher and stainless steel double range and microwave. Has a walk-in pantry and island workstation. Luxurious master suite with Spanish tiled fireplace, jetted tub, glass block round walk-in shower with dual shower heads, marble double-sink counters. His/Her walk-in closet. Private deck. Tropical landscaping highlighted at night with resort style lighting, and a gas fire pit.
Other features include plantation shutters, crown molding, 8' solid core doors, 3-car garage with built in shelves and workbench. Walk to Carlsbad schools, community pool, tennis courts and the Womans club. NO HOA or MELLO ROOS!

Neighborhood Description

I have never known so many neighbors in such a short time as in any other neighborhood, ever. They are friendly and not nosy. The other houses on the street are all custom and eclectic.
3286 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,344 sqft single-family home in Olde Carlsbad, built in 2005. It last sold for $715,000 on Aug 6, 2009. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,518,900, with a rent estimate of $7,137/month.

Home Details for 3286 James Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
AtticNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Office, PantryCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
FireplaceJetted Bath Tub
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Other, Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: TileDeckExterior: StuccoGardenLawnPatioPorchSprinkler System
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached, Off Street, On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2005Year Updated: 2005
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Spanish

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8100 sqft

Additional Information

Intercom

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 6, 2009
Source: N/A
Sold
$715,000
Nov 5, 2008
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,199,900
Aug 9, 2008
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,199,900
Jul 29, 2008
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,250,000
Jun 27, 2008
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,250,000
Price decreased by 3%

Market trends in Carlsbad

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.53M
$6.25KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
Price per sq ft
$710
$4MoM
Available listings
321
46MoM

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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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Frequently asked questions about 3286 James Dr

  • What is 3286 James Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 3286 James Dr in Carlsbad, CA is $2,518,900.
  • What is the price history for 3286 James Dr?
    3286 James Dr in Carlsbad, CA last sold for $715,000 in August 2009.
  • Is Carlsbad a buyer's or seller's market?
    Carlsbad is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Carlsbad?
    The median sale price in Carlsbad is $1.53M. That is up $6.25K from the prior month.
  • Does 3286 James Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 3286 James Dr in Carlsbad, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 3286 James Dr have a pool?
    Yes, 3286 James Dr in Carlsbad, CA has a pool.

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