3871 El Camino Real

Carlsbad, CA 92008

$2,125,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3,074 Sq. Ft.
$691 / Sq. Ft.
3,074
Sq. Ft.
$691
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to a stunning 0.64-acre hilltop country estate on a private road (Google Street view is incorrect), just five minutes from the beach and Carlsbad Village. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this private retreat is set hundreds of feet from the nearest neighbor, offering breathtaking panoramic views of sunrises over mountains and valleys from the main level, primary suite, and yard. This beautiful home has no HOA and features a main-level bedroom and full bathroom with a separate entrance—ideal...Welcome to a stunning 0.64-acre hilltop country estate on a private road (Google Street view is incorrect), just five minutes from the beach and Carlsbad Village. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this private retreat is set hundreds of feet from the nearest neighbor, offering breathtaking panoramic views of sunrises over mountains and valleys from the main level, primary suite, and yard. This beautiful home has no HOA and features a main-level bedroom and full bathroom with a separate entrance—ideal as a guest suite, multigenerational family, or potential rental with lockout capabilities. Ample on-site RV parking, complete with a clean-out, with an additional RV parking across the street. 4 car garage total-perfect for car or motorcycle enthusiasts. The property includes a three-car garage with a workbench and built-in storage, plus an additional 24-foot deep, extra-wide detached single car garage with an 8-foot high door, ideal for accommodating a boat, large truck, or even a future ADU conversion for extra income potential. This custom estate combines elegance and tranquility, boasting expansive mountain and valley views framed by a classic white vinyl ranch fence. Step inside to be greeted by cathedral ceilings, abundant natural light from large windows and nine skylights, and exquisite finishes, including travertine tile, walnut hardwood floors, and luxury vinyl planking. Three majestic fireplaces warm the family room—with its built-in desk and dual firewood storage—the primary bedroom, and the living room, creating a cozy ambiance throughout. At the heart of the home, the chef’s kitchen with panoramic valley and mountain views inspires culinary creativity with Frigidaire Professional Series stainless steel appliances, slab granite countertops, a five-burner gas range, and an auxiliary oven. Ample storage, including a large space above the kitchen, and a water filtration system add convenience and sophistication to this well-designed area. The spacious primary suite is a true sanctuary, complete with a cozy fireplace, a custom circular window, and a private balcony for soaking in the views. The en-suite bathroom redefines luxury with his-and-her vanities, a Jacuzzi tub, a walk-in shower with a waterfall feature, and multiple showerheads. A large, skylit walk-in closet adds even more convenience. The second and third bedrooms also feature a walkout view balcony, enhancing the sense of space and light. There is a large attic storage area on the third floor with potential for additional living space. The 4-car garage capacity includes an attached three-car garage and an oversized 24-foot deep detached single-car garage designed for larger vehicles like boats or trucks. Custom features such as 208 3-phase electric, compressed air lines, built-in cabinetry, workbenches, and loft storage make this a dream for car or motorcycle enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those in need of ample storage. Additional on-site RV parking with a clean-out and potential extra RV parking across the street offer added convenience. Outside, the beautifully landscaped grounds are adorned with mature fruit trees—including lemon, plum, apple, avocado, and peach—alongside vibrant plantings like jade, rosemary, and jasmine. A garden area and multiple seating spots, complete with a swing and bench, encourage relaxation and provide a tranquil setting. Modern amenities throughout the home include high energy efficiency, plumbing for AC (just add a condenser), 220V power for an outdoor hot tub, and a gas line for a fire pit or built-in BBQ. Located just minutes to Carlsbad Village, beaches and the five. This estate has no HOA or Mello-Roos fees, offering autonomy and flexibility. With potential for a pool, orchard, or vineyard, a custom movable shed with paver flooring, and close proximity to beaches, this property provides a rare lifestyle that blends country charm with coastal convenience and ideal year-round weather.

Listing Agents

  1. Vincent Morris

    Vincent Morris

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01860044

    vincentmorris@compass.com

    P: (760)-712-6876

  2. Fawn A. Blakely

    Fawn A. Blakely

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #02076660

Property Details for 3871 El Camino Real

View
Mountain(s), Panoramic, Valley
Parking Spaces Total
10
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
N/K, Other/Remarks
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions
27878 Square feet
Living Area
3074
LISTING UPDATED: 02/12/2025 07:08 AM

Property Details for 3871 El Camino Real

StatusClosed
MLS #NDP2410225
Days on Market33
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1980
Lot Size0.64 AC / 27,878 SF
CountySan Diego County
Compensation RemarksSeller will entertain compensation

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Vincent Morris, DRE #01860044; Compass, Fawn A. Blakely, DRE #02076660

Sold By Douglas Elliman of California, Inc., Neil Saks, DRE #02122101

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Building Information for 3871 El Camino Real

Stories2Year Built1980Building Size-Lot Size0.64 AC / 27,878 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,091 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,134

Property Taxes

$957

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3871 El Camino Real

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Cash
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: Pm0918
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Tax Lot: Pm09184
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Foothills, Biking, Hiking
  • Number Of Units In Community: 5
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Stove
  • Room Type: Den, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Suite, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Rooms: Dining Area
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Room Bathroom Features: Double Sinks in Primary Bath, Dual shower heads (or Multiple), Granite Counters, Separate tub and shower, Walk-in shower, Bathtub
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom, WalkInCloset
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen
  • Eating Area: Area, Dining Room
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Retreat
  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room
  • Cooling: None, See Remarks
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Heat Equipment: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Floor Coverings: Carpet, Linoleum/Vinyl, Tile
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Exterior Features
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Shutters, Skylight(s)
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Roof: Composition
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Fence: No
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Miscellaneous: Foothills
  • View Description: Panoramic, Valley
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Lawn, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Level, Sprinkler System
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Number Of Units: 5
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: Country Road, Private Road
  • Levels: Two
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220V Other - See Remarks
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Built-In Storage, Deck(s), Driveway, Parking Space, RV Access, RV Hook-Ups, RV Possible
  • Uncovered Spaces: 6
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 6
  • Parking Non-Garage: Driveway, Built-In Storage, Deck, Parking Space
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 4
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Built-In Storage, Deck, Driveway, Concrete, Parking Space, RV Access/Parking, RV Hook-Ups, RV Potential
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 3871 El Camino Real

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 6, 2025

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2410225

$2,125,000
Feb 6, 2025

Sold

CLAW #NDP2410225MR

Feb 6, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2410225

$2,125,000
Jan 24, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1550234798

$2,125,000

+8.2% / yr

Jan 12, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #NDP2410225

Jan 5, 2025

Pending

CLAW #NDP2410225MR

Jan 5, 2025

Pending

SDMLS #NDP2410225

Dec 29, 2024

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2410225MR

$2,249,000
Dec 29, 2024

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2410225MR

$2,250,000
Dec 27, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

CRMLS #NDP2410225

Dec 2, 2024

Price Change

SDMLS #NDP2410225

$2,249,000
Dec 2, 2024

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2410225MR

$2,249,000
Dec 2, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2410225

$2,250,000
Dec 2, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2410225MR

$2,250,000
Dec 1, 2024

Price Change

CRMLS #NDP2410225

$2,249,000
Nov 8, 2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2410225

$2,250,000
Aug 26, 2019

Expired

CRMLS #140003338

$949,900
Apr 29, 2014

Sold

CRMLS #140012425

$901,000
Apr 29, 2014

Sold

SDMLS #140012425

$901,000
Apr 29, 2014

Sold

CLAW #140012425SD

$901,000
Mar 25, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #413914247

$901,000

+5.3% / yr

Mar 21, 2014

Pending

CLAW #140012425SD

Mar 21, 2014

Pending

SDMLS #140012425

Mar 21, 2014

Pending

CRMLS #140012425

Mar 8, 2014

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #140012425

$949,900
Mar 8, 2014

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #140012425

$949,000
Mar 8, 2014

Listed (Active)

CLAW #140012425SD

$949,900
Mar 7, 2014

Expired

SDMLS #140003338

Mar 7, 2014

Expired

CLAW #140003338SD

$949,900
Jan 17, 2014

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #140003338

$869,900
Jan 17, 2014

Listed (Active)

CLAW #140003338SD

$869,900
Jan 17, 2014

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #140003338

$949,900
Feb 11, 2011

Withdrawn

SDMLS #100020688

Apr 6, 2010

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #100020688

$575,000
Dec 18, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #104699737

$505,000
Jul 30, 2002

Withdrawn

SDMLS #21026630

May 29, 2002

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #21026630

$575,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/06/2025

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2410225

$2,125,000
02/06/2025

Sold

CLAW #NDP2410225MR

02/06/2025

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2410225

$2,125,000
01/24/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1550234798

$2,125,000

+8.2% / yr

01/12/2025

Pending

CRMLS #NDP2410225

01/05/2025

Pending

CLAW #NDP2410225MR

01/05/2025

Pending

SDMLS #NDP2410225

12/29/2024

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2410225MR

$2,249,000
12/29/2024

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2410225MR

$2,250,000
12/27/2024

Temporarily Off Market

CRMLS #NDP2410225

12/02/2024

Price Change

SDMLS #NDP2410225

$2,249,000
12/02/2024

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2410225MR

$2,249,000
12/02/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2410225

$2,250,000
12/02/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2410225MR

$2,250,000
12/01/2024

Price Change

CRMLS #NDP2410225

$2,249,000
11/08/2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2410225

$2,250,000
08/26/2019

Expired

CRMLS #140003338

$949,900
04/29/2014

Sold

CRMLS #140012425

$901,000
04/29/2014

Sold

SDMLS #140012425

$901,000
04/29/2014

Sold

CLAW #140012425SD

$901,000
03/25/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #413914247

$901,000

+5.3% / yr

03/21/2014

Pending

CLAW #140012425SD

03/21/2014

Pending

SDMLS #140012425

03/21/2014

Pending

CRMLS #140012425

03/08/2014

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #140012425

$949,900
03/08/2014

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #140012425

$949,000
03/08/2014

Listed (Active)

CLAW #140012425SD

$949,900
03/07/2014

Expired

SDMLS #140003338

03/07/2014

Expired

CLAW #140003338SD

$949,900
01/17/2014

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #140003338

$869,900
01/17/2014

Listed (Active)

CLAW #140003338SD

$869,900
01/17/2014

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #140003338

$949,900
02/11/2011

Withdrawn

SDMLS #100020688

04/06/2010

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #100020688

$575,000
12/18/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #104699737

$505,000
07/30/2002

Withdrawn

SDMLS #21026630

05/29/2002

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #21026630

$575,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 3871 El Camino Real

Taxable ValueLand$752,427Additions$330,409Total$1,082,836
Tax Record2024$11,486 ($957 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt3,074 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,074 SqFtLot Size27,878 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1981ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN207-090-17-00

Schools near 3871 El Camino Real

This home is within Palo Alto Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Barron Park Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ellen Fletcher Middle
Public6 to 8

Henry M. Gunn High School
Public9 to 12

Herbert Hoover Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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