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1280 Forest Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008

$1,375,000

Last sold 12/12/2025 after 124 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,680

    Sqft ($818/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 1280 Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1963
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 7,800 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Discover a rare opportunity in the sought-after Olde Carlsbad neighborhood, where lifestyle meets location. This 1,680 sq ft three-bed, two-bath home is nestled on a peaceful cul-de-sac corner lot of 7,800 sq ft — offering privacy, space, and ease of living. Hop on your bike and within minutes you’ll be enjoying the sand and surf, or exploring the dynamic Carlsbad Village just around the corner with some of the finest beaches in the world, Michelin-rated restaurants, shops, bars, and local staples. The Carlsbad Unified School District, recognized for academic excellence and strong performance across the board and boasts one of the top-rated public school systems in the country. This is a chance to live where others vacation—at an attractive price in one of North County San Diego’s most desirable communities.
Listed by
Listing Agent - James Hilgesen
Listing Agent Contact: 760-685-2637
Listing Office - HomePERQs, Inc
Source: CRMLS mls logo
MLS#NDP2510111 • last updated 10 months ago
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Overview
Levels/Style One
Type Residential
SubType Single Family Residence
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
Living Area 1680
Lot Size (Acres) 0.1791
Lot Size (SqFt) 7800
Year Built 1963
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 2
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Laundry Individual Room
Exterior
# Uncovered Spaces 2
# Parking Spaces 4
# Garage Spaces 2
Lot Description Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lot 6500-9999, Patio Home, Sprinklers Drip System, Yard
Amenities / Utilities
Fireplaces Gas, Living Room
Pool None
Location
View Coastline, Neighborhood, Ocean
County San Diego
Community Features Suburban
Neighborhood Olde Carlsbad
High School District Carlsbad Unified
Zoning R-1 Single Family
Directions Use GPS
APN 1560322400
$1.47M
Range: $1.27M-$1.68M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $7,260/month
Gross rent multiplier: 15.8
  • Dec 2025
    mls logo MLS # NDP2510111
  • Dec 15, 2025 Sold
    $1,375,000
  • Nov 21, 2025 Pending
    —
  • Nov 4, 2025 Active
    —
  • Aug 10, 2025 Listed
    $1,400,000
  • Dec 2025
    Public Records
  • Dec 12, 2025 Sold
    $1,375,000 (-1.8%)
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $2,895 +0.5%
    $263,623 +2.0%
  • 2023
    $2,879 +1.5%
    $258,454 +2.0%
  • 2022
    $2,836 +0.7%
    $253,387 +2.0%
  • 2021
    $2,815 +0.7%
    $248,420 +1.04%
  • 2020
    $2,797 +1.8%
    $245,874
  • 2019
    $2,747 +4.3%
    $245,874 +2.0%
  • 2018
    $2,634 +5.9%
    $241,054 +4.04%
  • 2016
    $2,488 +0.4%
    $231,695
  • 2015
    $2,479
    —
  • 1280 Forest Ave
    $1.37M
  • Olde Carlsbad
    $1.84M -2% y/y
  • 92008
    $1.68M +5% y/y
  • Carlsbad
    $1.19M -2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
2391 Cipriano Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92008 $1,508,000 3/3 1,611 0.01
2381 Cipriano Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92008 $1,686,000 3/2 1,868 0.03
2392 Pio Pico Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 $1,709,000 5/2 1,984 0.03
1265 Forest Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008 $1,689,000 2/1 852 0.03
2398 Cipriano Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92008 $1,548,000 2/2 1,619 0.03
1277 Forest Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008 $1,869,000 3/2 1,547 0.03
2390 Cipriano Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92008 $1,824,000 3/2 2,184 0.04
2371 Cipriano Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92008 $2,432,000 4/2 2,213 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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