Carlsbad / La Costa
92009 · Carlsbad
La Costa and eastern Carlsbad — family-friendly master-planned communities, top-rated schools, and newer construction. The bread-and-butter of Carlsbad investment.
Active Listings
102
Median Price
$937K
Avg Rent
$5,088/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-4,575/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.7%
Avg CoC
-26.7%
P/R Ratio
23.8
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$550K
$5.3M
Highlights
- ✓Excellent schools (Carlsbad Unified) drive family rental demand
- ✓Large inventory of 3-4 BR homes ideal for long-term tenants
- ✓La Costa Resort area adds short-term rental potential
- ✓Close to Batiquitos Lagoon and hiking trails
Investor Notes
- ◈HOA-heavy — many communities have $200-400/mo HOA
- ◈Strong rent data coverage (~85%) — confident rent estimates
- ◈Newer construction = lower maintenance but higher HOA
- ◈Strong appreciation history (~6% annualized over 10yr)
Demographics
Vibe
Affluent suburban families
Median Income
~$130K
Top Employers
Biotech corridor, Legoland, ViaSat, Thermo Fisher
Top 5 Listings by Score
| Address | Score | Price | Est. Rent | CF/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2607 Pirineos Way 3bd / 2ba · 1,593 sqft | A 51 | $699K | $4,285 | $-749 |
| 2251 Altisma Way 2bd / 2ba · 1,031 sqft | A 50 | $600K | $3,504 | $-799 |
| 6015 Paseo Salinero 3bd / 2ba · 1,140 sqft | B 47 | $740K | $4,070 | $-985 |
| 7394 Altiva Place 1bd / 1ba · 723 sqft | B 46 | $575K | $3,162 | $-951 |
| 2352 Altisma Way 2bd / 1.5ba · 1,046 sqft | B 46 | $600K | $3,311 | $-945 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.