3534 Ridgewood Way
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3534 Ridgewood Way

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Carlsbad, CA 92010Neighborhood: Calavera Hills

$675,000
STR closed · outside Carlsbad's Coastal Zone

0 licensed short-term rentals within ½ mile (0 whole home), from the cities' license and permit lists of Nov 1, 2026.

Pass at asking: -$3,050/mo full cashflow at 20% down, 7.49% rate.

Works at $279,499 (59% under asking), or at 85% down.

Rent $3,416/mo from 10 leases of 2-bed condos & townhomes within 2 mi ($2,921–$3,932).

Beds

2

Baths

2

Sqft

1,112

Year Built

1985

Days on Market

94

Property Type

Condo

HOA/mo

$474

MLS ID

NDP2607117

This property is in Carlsbad (92010). View neighborhood stats →

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About This Property

Welcome to the Villas of Carlsbad! This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers stylish living with a remodeled kitchen featuring updated cabinetry, countertops, and stainless steel appliances, along with tastefully remodeled bathrooms. The bright, open floor plan is enhanced by soaring vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and an interior laundry closet for added convenience. Enjoy your private patio, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include a detached one-car garage with storage, one assigned parking space, and access to the community pool and spa. Ideally located near shopping, dining, Calavera Hills Park, and Carlsbad's beautiful beaches, this move-in ready home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

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Est. Monthly Payment

$5,118

Principal & Interest$3,772
Property Tax$675
Insurance$197
HOA$474
%($135,000)
%
Loan Term

Location

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Zoned Schools

  • Elementary

    Hope Elementary · grades K-5 · Carlsbad Unified

  • Middle

    Calavera Hills Middle · grades 6-8 · Carlsbad Unified

  • High

    Sage Creek High · grades 9-12 · Carlsbad Unified

    or Carlsbad High · grades 9-12 · Carlsbad Unified

    Choice area: the district lets families here pick either school.

The district's assigned schools for this parcel, from its attendance boundaries and rules. Boundaries change: confirm with the district before you buy.

Short-term not available here. Outside Carlsbad's Coastal Zone, where short-term rentals are not allowed. See the rules

Investment Score

35C
Est. Monthly Rent
$3,416

10 leases of 2-bed condos & townhomes within 2 mi · $2,921–$3,932

Blended 50/50 with a property-level estimate

Monthly Cashflow

Rent − PITIA

-$1,702
Full Cashflow

Incl. vacancy, PM, maint, capex

-$3,050

What would make this work?

$3,050/mo short at 20% down; 85% down or +$3,961/mo rent closes it.

Break-even price

59% under asking

$279,499
Break-even rent

$3,961/mo above the estimate

$7,377/mo
Cashflow at 35% down
−$2,343/mo
Down payment to break even

$573,750 cash

85%
Rate to break even

Negative even at a 0% loan

Not reachable

Mortgage (P+I)
$3,772
Cap Rate
1.59%
Cash-on-Cash
-27.11%
DSCR

Need ≥ 1.25 for DSCR loan

0.67

NOI (Annual)
$10,711
Price-to-Rent

Lower = better for investors

16.5

* Modelled at 20% down, 7.49% rate, 30yr · vacancy 8% · PM 10% · capex 5% · maintenance 1%/yr.

Estimates only. Not financial advice. Verify all figures independently with a licensed professional before making any investment decision.

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CCashflow−$3,050/mo