3897 Park Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
OFF MARKET
Listed by Tamara Kapa, First Team Real Estate, (760) 729-3333 . Bought with Jed Bratt, Broker

3897 Park Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Olde Carlsbad
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,504 sqft (on 0.35 acres)

$2,296,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $13,829/mo*
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$2,296,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $13,829/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,504 sqft
(on 0.35 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
1954
Lot Size
0.35 acres
Living Area
1,504 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,527
Parking
1 Car Garage
HOA
None

About this House

This is the home you want....once you cross the threshold....you will be transported into a beautiful, light filled space. It is hard to describe the feeling...you will notice that you feel lighter and happier and that yes...this is the home you have been waiting for. This single level home offers simplicity--with a great floor plan, charming features, plentiful storage, and a top notch location. The kitchen and living spaces are bright and cheery. Your spacious primary suite includes a nice sized walk in closet plus another closet. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus an office/bonus room. You can enjoy OCEAN views from your living room, your primary suite, and your yard....and the yard is plentiful. This sweet and charming home is situated on a plush 15,300 square foot lot. Over 1/3 of an acre with 3 large pomegranate trees and many other unique specimen trees including a Monterey Cypress tree. One thing you may notice is how much space you have from neighbors--room on all sides. The yard includes a swimming pool, a dog run, and room to move and build. If you are wanting to create your dream situation--this will be the property for you. You can envision a great ADU or a large detached garage or workshop. Don't forget the superb Olde Carlsbad location. Walkable to the best schools including Magnolia Elementary, Valley Middle School, and Carlsbad High School. Easy access to the Coast, charming Carlsbad Village, and the Agua Hedionda lagoon. No HOA or Mello Roos. Do not delay---this is the one!
3897 Park Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,504 sqft single-family home in Olde Carlsbad, built in 1954. It last sold for $1,775,000 on Jun 2, 2025 (1% below the $1,795,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,296,300, with a rent estimate of $5,837/month.

Home Details for 3897 Park Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bonus Room, Office, Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1504 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: In Garage
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane Windows, Garden Window(s)Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: one
View
Has a ViewView: Park/Greenbelt, Ocean, Trees/Woods

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Has a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 4Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 5Parking: Garage
Pool
Pool: In Ground, Solar HeatPool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cottage
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2070511000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,795,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon May 26 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Carlsbad
School Information
Elementary School: MagnoliaJr High / Middle School: ValleyHigh School: Sage CreekHigh School District: Carlsbad Unified

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Street LightsNot Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 50

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.35 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: NDP2502602Living Area Range Units: Square FeetWater ViewWater View: OceanActivation Date: Wed Mar 19 2025Back On Market Date: Wed Mar 19 2025Start Showing Date: Wed Mar 19 2025Universal Property Id: US-06073-N-2070511000-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsGutter(s)Street Lights
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listed by Tamara Kapa DRE #01441919, (760) 415-1244
First Team Real Estate
Bought with: Ana Mattos DRE #02121429, (760) 666-0586, Jed Bratt, Broker
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Source: CRMLS, MLS#NDP2502602

Price History for 3897 Park Dr

DatePriceEventSource
06/02/2025$1,775,000Sold
CRMLS #NDP2502602
05/27/2025$1,795,000PendingCRMLS #NDP2502602
05/21/2025$1,795,000PriceChange
CRMLS #NDP2502602
04/24/2025$1,850,000PriceChange
CRMLS #NDP2502602
04/09/2025$1,895,000PendingToActiveCRMLS #NDP2502602
04/02/2025$1,895,000ContingentCRMLS #NDP2502602
03/20/2025$1,895,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #NDP2502602
10/29/1997$305,000Sold
N/A
08/02/1996$205,000Sold
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$5,272
Assessment$486,989
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3897 Park Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3964 Scott Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$2,021,000
03/02/26
4
2
1,861
3630 Donna Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,625,000
05/29/26
3
2
1,611
3960 Park Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,625,000
04/23/26
4
2
1,584
1639 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,556,000
11/14/25
4
2
1,692
3970 Scott Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
01/30/26
4
2
1,801
3984 Scott Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
08/26/25
3
3
1,776
3958 Skyline Rd, Carlsbad, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,600,000
08/12/25
3
2
1,930
3525 Valley St, Carlsbad, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,475,000
06/01/26
3
2
1,609
2061 Gayle Way, Carlsbad, CA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$1,781,261
08/22/25
3
2
1,543

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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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    "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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    "It’s a real neighborhood. No transient renter population. People watch out for one and others person and home."
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    "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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