3311 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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SOLD
JUL 16, 2026

3311 James Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Olde Carlsbad
  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,751 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

$2,400,000

Last Sold: Jul 16, 2026
2% below list $2.45M
$640/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $14,500/mo*
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$2,400,000

Last Sold: Jul 16, 2026
2% below list $2.45M
$640/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $14,500/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,751 sqft
(on 0.30 acres)

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
1997
Lot Size
0.3 acres
Living Area
3,751 sqft
Price/Sqft
$640/sqft
Parking
Garage
HOA
None

Description

In Olde Carlsbad, where coastal ease meets established character, this expansive residence offers a rare balance of scale, flexibility, and privacy—just 1.5 miles from the shoreline and moments from the energy of the Village. Designed with multigenerational living in mind, the layout unfolds with intention. Five bedrooms and 3.5 baths are complemented by a dedicated office and two oversized bonus rooms, creating a framework that adapts as life evolves. One of these bonus spaces features its own private entrance—ideal for a studio, guest quarters, or independent living. On the main level, a private suite anchors the home with a full bedroom, den, and bath. Adjacent, a generous bonus room presents a natural opportunity for an ADU or refined in-law retreat, offering both separation and connection. At the heart of the home, the kitchen opens seamlessly to the family room, where a fireplace and breakfast nook invite a more relaxed rhythm of living. A separate formal dining room provides a distinct setting for curated gatherings and evening rituals. Outdoors, a secluded backyard reveals a resort-like atmosphere. A pool and spa are framed by mature landscaping, creating a setting designed for long afternoons, intimate evenings, and entertaining. Owned solar adds a forward-thinking layer of efficiency, aligning comfort with long-term sustainability. Positioned near Carlsbad High and within close reach of the Village’s dining and boutiques, this is a residence that prioritizes both lifestyle and longevity—an opportunity to inhabit space with purpose and proximity. Upstairs, each bedroom is complemented by its own loft—creating layered, flexible living within every space—while new carpet introduces a fresh, tailored finish throughout. The garage is elevated with epoxy flooring and built-in cabinetry.
3311 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,751 sqft single-family home in Olde Carlsbad, built in 1997. It last sold for $2,400,000 on Jul 16, 2026 (2% below the $2,449,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,386,000, with a rent estimate of $6,929/month.

Home Details for 3311 James Dr

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3751 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Double OvenDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Electric,GasRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air UnitAir Conditioning: Central Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air Unit
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: FP in Family Room
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Levels: 2 Story

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: Full
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageParking Spaces: 5Parking: Attached,Garage Door Opener
Pool
Pool: Below Ground
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1997
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Wood/Stucco
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2050607300

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,449,000Price Per Sqft: $640/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jun 16 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: SOLD

Media

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: 3751 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: SDMLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.30 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 260010395Showing Service Name: ShowingTime

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Erin C Robertson DRE #01366253, (760) 271-4420
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Bought with: Alison Sorley Atwood DRE #01488503, (619) 200-0801, Coldwell Banker Realty
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Source: SDMLS, MLS#260010395

Price History for 3311 James Dr

DatePriceEventSource
07/16/2026$2,400,000Sold
SDMLS #260010395
06/18/2026$2,449,000PendingSDMLS #260010395
05/21/2026$2,449,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #260010395
05/10/2026$2,449,000ListingRemovedeXp Realty #260010395SD
04/30/2026$2,449,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #260010395
03/07/2017$1,450,000Sold
N/A
06/28/2013$1,100,000Sold
N/A
05/09/2013$1,079,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/31/1998$390,000Sold
N/A
02/09/1996$104,000Sold
N/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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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$6,616
Assessment$610,653
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3311 James Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3304 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$3,000,000
07/10/26
4
3.5
2,709
1683 Brady Cir, Carlsbad, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$2,175,000
10/16/25
4
3.5
2,660
2955 Valley St, Carlsbad, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$2,945,000
02/02/26
5
4
3,133
1648 Brady Cir, Carlsbad, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,960,000
08/20/25
4
2.5
2,660
3085 Monroe St, Carlsbad, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$2,350,000
09/04/25
5
5
3,632
1890 Basswood Ave, Carlsbad, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$2,456,000
04/22/26
4
3.5
2,030
1565 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
02/24/26
5
3
2,053
3275 Maezel Ln, Carlsbad, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,875,000
12/08/25
4
3.5
2,420
1561 Sandalwood Ln, Carlsbad, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$2,015,000
06/10/26
4
2
2,025

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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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    "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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