3985 Syme Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
SOLD
SEP 3, 2026
Listed by Shirley Slee, Compass . Bought with Re/Max Excellence

$2,267,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,445 sqft

3985 Syme Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Olde Carlsbad
Est. Refi. Payment $14,393/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 3, 2026 for $2,267,500 (5% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.27M
Since last month
Decreased$91K (-3.9%)
Since last year
Increased$146K (+6.9%)
Since last sale
$800 (0%)
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 +155% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$2.27M
August 2026$2.36M
July 2026$2.36M
June 2026$2.41M
May 2026$2.35M
April 2026$2.23M
March 2026$2.15M
February 2026$2.23M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3989 Syme Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.01
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
05/18/26
4
2
2,263
3975 Stella Maris Ln, Carlsbad, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
12/02/25
4
2.5
2,278
3880 Adams St, Carlsbad, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,550,000
09/03/26
4
2
1,826
3750 Grecourt Way, Carlsbad, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
10/10/25
4
3
2,207
3740-3742 Grecourt Way, Carlsbad, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,995,000
07/10/26
4
3
2,144
1120 Cape Aire Ln, Carlsbad, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,810,000
12/02/25
5
3
2,064
4030 Syme Dr, Carlsbad, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,460,000
06/24/26
3
2
1,452

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
3989 Syme Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.01
$2,100,000
4
2
2,263
Recently Sold
1170 Chinquapin Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.02
$4,620,000
5
5.5
4,092
Recently Sold
1125 Chinquapin Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.07
$1,695,100
3
2
1,789
Off Market
3978 Syme Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.03
$2,095,000
4
2.5
2,246
For Sale
4005 Royal Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.07
$1,295,700
3
2
1,473
Off Market
3975 Stella Maris Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.06
$1,600,000
4
2.5
2,278
Recently Sold
4030 Syme Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.09
$1,460,000
3
2
1,452
Recently Sold
1085 Chinquapin Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.11
$2,549,100
5
4
2,820
Off Market
4340 Adams St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.10
$2,285,000
-
-
-
For Sale
1165 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.10
$1,808,500
4
3
1,896
Off Market
4005 Bluff View Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008
0.14
$1,293,200
4
2.5
2,115
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1984
2,445 sqft
$927/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

Perched on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Olde Carlsbad, this fully renovated coastal retreat captures breathtaking ocean and sunset views from its elevated hillside setting. A spacious west-facing terrace with a pergola provides the perfect place to unwind while overlooking the blue Pacific, while a sparkling built-in pool adds to the home's private resort-style backyard. Completely reimagined in 2025, this exceptional residence features an open-concept floor plan with soaring vaulted ceilings centered around a spectacular chef's kitchen. Designed for both entertaining and everyday living, the kitchen showcases panoramic ocean views, custom white oak slim shaker cabinetry, dual sinks, and an impressive 15-foot island topped with stunning Taj Mahal quartzite waterfall countertops. Adjacent to the kitchen, the inviting dining room features a wood-burning fireplace with a gas starter and a large skylight that fills the space with natural light. Just beyond, a cozy ocean-view lounge with a cedar plank ceiling and custom built-in cabinetry offers the perfect place to relax, complete with refrigerator drawers and a dedicated wine cooler. Designed with functionality in mind, the family-friendly floor plan offers a luxurious primary suite featuring a spacious walk-in closet and a spa-inspired bathroom with dual vanities and an oversized marble shower complete with a ceiling-mounted rainfall showerhead. Three additional bedrooms share a beautifully appointed bathroom with double vanities, providing comfortable accommodations for family and guests. Designer lighting, additional skylights, and thoughtfully curated finishes throughout create a warm, inviting atmosphere rarely found in newer construction. Every detail has been carefully selected to blend timeless design with modern luxury. Additional highlights include: * Paid solar system * Ring security system * MyQ smart garage door opener * Resort-style pool and outdoor entertaining spaces * Fully renovated in 2025 * Located within the Coastal Zone, offering the potential for short-term rental use, subject to City of Carlsbad regulations and permitting. This is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey ocean-view home in one of Olde Carlsbad's most desirable neighborhoods, where luxury, privacy, and the coastal lifestyle come together beautifully.
3985 Syme Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,445 sqft single-family home in Olde Carlsbad, built in 1984. It last sold for $2,267,500 on Sep 3, 2026 (5% below the $2,395,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,267,800, with a rent estimate of $7,087/month.

Home Details for 3985 Syme Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Attic, Bonus Room, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2445 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Dining Room, Gas, Wood BurningHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1
View
Has a ViewView: Ocean

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Has a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Attached
Pool
Pool: FiberglassPool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 20

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1984
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2062613000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,395,000Price Per Sqft: $927/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jul 27 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

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

Community

Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Gutter(s)Not Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 58

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7714 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: NDP2606296Living Area Range Units: Square FeetWater ViewWater View: OceanAttribution Contact: shirleymslee@gmail.comBack On Market Date: Fri Jul 10 2026Universal Property Id: US-06073-N-2062613000-R-N

Additional Information

BikingCurbsGutter(s)Source Internet Entire Listing Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 3, 2026
Source: CRMLS #NDP2606296
Sold
$2,267,500
Jul 30, 2026
Source: CRMLS #NDP2606296
Pending
$2,395,000
Jul 10, 2026
Source: CRMLS #NDP2606296
PendingToActive
$2,395,000
Jul 9, 2026
Source: CRMLS #NDP2606296
Pending
$2,395,000
Jul 1, 2026
Source: CRMLS #NDP2606296
Listed For Sale
$2,395,000

Market trends in Carlsbad

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.53M
$1.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.4%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$703
$7MoM
Available listings
286
35MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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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 3985 Syme Dr

  • What is 3985 Syme Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 3985 Syme Dr in Carlsbad, CA is $2,267,800.
  • What is the price history for 3985 Syme Dr?
    3985 Syme Dr in Carlsbad, CA last sold for $2,267,500 in September 2026.
  • 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 down $1.17K from the prior month.
  • Does 3985 Syme Dr have a pool?
    Yes, 3985 Syme Dr in Carlsbad, CA has a pool.
  • Does 3985 Syme Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 3985 Syme Dr in Carlsbad, CA has laundry facilities.

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