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
112
Median Price
$1.25M
Avg Rent
$5,296/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-5,098/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.6%
Avg CoC
-27.5%
P/R Ratio
24.8
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$499K
$5.9M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6921 Quail Place 2bd / 2ba · 1,040 sqft | A 50 | $599K | $3,435 | $-797 |
| 7323 Estrella De Mar Road 1bd / 1ba · 700 sqft | A 48 | $500K | $2,932 | $-804 |
| 2308 Altisma Way 2bd / 2ba · 1,225 sqft | A 43 | $599K | $3,325 | $-1,018 |
| 3523 Caminito Sierra 1bd / 1ba · 773 sqft | A 40 | $499K | $2,646 | $-1,062 |
| 3513 Caminito Sierra 2bd / 2ba · 1,022 sqft | A 40 | $600K | $3,205 | $-1,144 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.