Carlsbad Downtown
92010 · Carlsbad
Central Carlsbad — the area between Village and La Costa. More affordable entry point into Carlsbad with a mix of older SFRs and newer infill townhomes.
Active Listings
19
Median Price
$1000K
Avg Rent
$4,526/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-3,436/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.8%
Avg CoC
-26.3%
P/R Ratio
22.2
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$665K
$3.4M
Highlights
- ✓Lower median price than 92008 (Village) and 92009 (La Costa)
- ✓Smaller lot sizes = lower price, easier maintenance
- ✓Good access to I-5 and El Camino Real
- ✓Growing infill development bringing newer inventory
Investor Notes
- ◈Smaller inventory (~25 active) but solid fundamentals
- ◈Best bang-for-buck in Carlsbad — lower prices with similar rents
- ◈84% rent data coverage — reliable estimates
- ◈Watch for older homes that need roof/HVAC updates
Demographics
Vibe
Mixed residential, convenient
Median Income
~$95K
Top Employers
Retail, small business, nearby biotech
Top 5 Listings by Score
| Address | Score | Price | Est. Rent | CF/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4099 Peninsula 3bd / 2.5ba · 1,509 sqft | B 33 | $917K | $4,127 | $-1,728 |
| 2815 New Castle Way 2bd / 2ba · 1,112 sqft | B 33 | $665K | $3,212 | $-1,484 |
| 3107 Via Sombra 3bd / 2.5ba · 1,452 sqft | C 29 | $789K | $3,724 | $-1,723 |
| 3534 Ridgewood Way 2bd / 2ba · 1,112 sqft | C 28 | $699K | $3,161 | $-1,751 |
| 4545 Essex Court 2bd / 2ba · 1,348 sqft | C 26 | $799K | $3,829 | $-1,819 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.