3897 Park Dr

1,504 Sq. Ft.
$1,180 / Sq. Ft.
1,504
Sq. Ft.
$1,180
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This is the home you want....once you cross the threshold....you will be transported into a beautiful, light filled space. It is hard to describe the feeling...you will notice that you feel lighter and happier and that yes...this is the home you have been waiting for. This single level home offers simplicity--with a great floor plan, charming features, plentiful storage, and a top notch location. The kitchen and living spaces are bright and cheery. Your spacious primary suite includes a nice sized...This is the home you want....once you cross the threshold....you will be transported into a beautiful, light filled space. It is hard to describe the feeling...you will notice that you feel lighter and happier and that yes...this is the home you have been waiting for. This single level home offers simplicity--with a great floor plan, charming features, plentiful storage, and a top notch location. The kitchen and living spaces are bright and cheery. Your spacious primary suite includes a nice sized walk in closet plus another closet. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus an office/bonus room. You can enjoy OCEAN views from your living room, your primary suite, and your yard....and the yard is plentiful. This sweet and charming home is situated on a plush 15,300 square foot lot. Over 1/3 of an acre with 3 large pomegranate trees and many other unique specimen trees including a Monterey Cypress tree. One thing you may notice is how much space you have from neighbors--room on all sides. The yard includes a swimming pool, a dog run, and room to move and build. If you are wanting to create your dream situation--this will be the property for you. You can envision a great ADU or a large detached garage or workshop. Don't forget the superb Olde Carlsbad location. Walkable to the best schools including Magnolia Elementary, Valley Middle School, and Carlsbad High School. Easy access to the Coast, charming Carlsbad Village, and the Agua Hedionda lagoon. No HOA or Mello Roos. Do not delay---this is the one!
  1. Listed by Tamara Kapa • DRE #01441919 • Brokerage DRE #01008773 • First Team Real Estate

Property Details for 3897 Park Drive

Architectural Style
Cottage
View
Ocean, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
Parking Spaces Total
5
Private Pool
Yes
Cooling Type
Central
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
1504
LISTING UPDATED: 06/02/2025 08:47 AM

Property Details for 3897 Park Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #NDP2502602
Days on Market68
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1954
Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,300 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of First Team Real Estate, Tamara Kapa, DRE #01441919

Sold By Jed Bratt, Broker, Ana Mattos, DRE #02121429

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Building Information for 3897 Park Drive

Stories1Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,300 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,090 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,651

Property Taxes

$439

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3897 Park Drive

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Cash
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 003019
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Tax Lot: 51
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Street Lights
  • Number Of Units In Community: 50
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office, Walk-In Closet
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Exterior Features
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Garden Window(s)
  • Entry Location: one
  • Fence: No
  • Structures: Gutters
  • Other Structures: Gutters
  • Miscellaneous: Gutters
  • View Description: Ocean, Trees/Woods
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Solar Heat
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Solar Heat
  • Pool: Below Ground, Solar Heat
  • Pool Heat: Below Ground, Solar Heat
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Lawn, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Level, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units: 50
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Levels: One
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Garage
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 4
  • Parking Non-Garage: Garage
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Garage: Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
Property / Structure Info
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 3897 Park Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 2, 2025

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2502602

$1,775,000
Jun 2, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2502602

$1,775,000
Jun 2, 2025

Sold

CLAW #NDP2502602MR

May 28, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558516474

$1,775,000
May 27, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2502602MR

$1,795,000
May 26, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #NDP2502602

May 26, 2025

Pending

SDMLS #NDP2502602

May 26, 2025

Pending

CLAW #NDP2502602MR

May 19, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #NDP2502602

$1,795,000
Apr 1, 2025

In Contract

CLAW #NDP2502602MR

Apr 1, 2025

In Contract

CRMLS #NDP2502602

Mar 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2502602MR

$1,895,000
Mar 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2502602

$1,895,000
Mar 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2502602

$1,895,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/02/2025

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2502602

$1,775,000
06/02/2025

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2502602

$1,775,000
06/02/2025

Sold

CLAW #NDP2502602MR

05/28/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558516474

$1,775,000
05/27/2025

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2502602MR

$1,795,000
05/26/2025

Pending

CRMLS #NDP2502602

05/26/2025

Pending

SDMLS #NDP2502602

05/26/2025

Pending

CLAW #NDP2502602MR

05/19/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #NDP2502602

$1,795,000
04/01/2025

In Contract

CLAW #NDP2502602MR

04/01/2025

In Contract

CRMLS #NDP2502602

03/19/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2502602MR

$1,895,000
03/19/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2502602

$1,895,000
03/19/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2502602

$1,895,000

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

Public Records for 3897 Park Drive

Taxable ValueLand$327,576Additions$159,413Total$486,989
Tax Record2025$5,272 ($439 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,334 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,334 SqFtLot Size15,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN207-051-10-00

Schools near 3897 Park Drive

This home is within Carlsbad Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Magnolia Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sage Creek High School
Public9 to 12

Carlsbad High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of First Team Real Estate, Tamara Kapa, DRE #01441919

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