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
104
Median Price
$1.32M
Avg Rent
$5,253/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-5,178/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.6%
Avg CoC
-27.5%
P/R Ratio
25.2
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$550K
$7.2M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6603 Santa Isabel Street 3bd / 2.5ba · 1,709 sqft | D 6 | $910K | $4,935 | $-1,301 |
| 6673 Corte Maria 3bd / 2ba · 1,471 sqft | D 6 | $850K | $4,765 | $-1,151 |
| 7373 Alicante 3bd / 2.5ba · 2,848 sqft | D 6 | $1425K | $7,768 | $-1,879 |
| 2508 Navarra Drive 2bd / 2.5ba · 1,328 sqft | D 6 | $775K | $4,438 | $-1,045 |
| 6104 Paseo Valiente 4bd / 3ba · 3,121 sqft | D 5 | $1700K | $7,778 | $-3,129 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.