Here is your opportunity to get an upgraded home in a very highly coveted location! The Cove is a vibrant and convenient community in the award winning Pacific Rim school district. Not only is this home turn key and family friendly, but the neighborhood is a true gem. Be a part of neighborhood with community pool, Easter egg hunts, the 4th of July bash, block parties and even outdoor movie nights on the basketball courts with HOA fees at only $80/month! Easy access to the 5, walkable to Pacific Rim Elementary School and Poinsettia Park, or a quick 1 mile bike ride to the beach. This 5 bed, 3 bath light filled home has an ideal layout with a full downstairs bed and bath and a hard-to-find 3 car garage. Your primary suite is a large sanctuary at the rear of home, away from the other bedrooms for maximum privacy. The upstairs laundry room is a luxury to have. The gated courtyard allows you to watch the kids playing on the street while enjoying a cocktail from your front yard. This home includes low maintenance landscaping, an owned, paid for solar system (over 30 panels!), electric car charger and several $100ks in recent updates! (see attachments for details on all recent updates)
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
5,833 sq ftLot Size
$917Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Tim Shepstone•DRE #02020724• Swell Property
Contact: tim@teamshepstone.com
Bought with Tom Murray•DRE #02201853• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Napolitano & Associates
Nicely updated home with wood plank flooring downstairs and carpet upstairs. High ceilings as you enter the living room. Kitchen has dine in counter and looks out to the family room with fireplace. There is a downstairs bedroom and a 3/4 bathroom....
Upstairs are an additional 4 bedrooms with the primary bedroom having high ceilings and a walk in closet. The laundry room is upstairs. Out back is hardscaped patio and artificial grass.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Mark Matsumoto
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1054 Lighthouse Rd
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #NDP2402493
May 21, 2024
Sold
$2,140,000
$828/sq ft
May 2, 2024
Pending
—
Apr 23, 2024
Price Changed
$2,174,500
$842/sq ft
Apr 10, 2024
Listed
$2,198,000
$851/sq ft
Mar 25, 2024
Coming Soon
$2,198,000
$851/sq ft
SDMLS #SDC0000365
May 9, 2022
Sold
$2,000,000
$774/sq ft
May 4, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 22, 2022
Listed
$2,050,000
$794/sq ft
Stunning remodel in "The Cove", one of South Carlsbad's most coveted neighborhoods. Boasting 4 bedrooms (optional 5th bedroom) plus loft, 3 full baths and a 3 car garage with new EV Charging system and owned solar. The home has been extensively renovated in 2021, please ask to see the large upgrade list. You enter the home throughout a gated front courtyard. Then step inside the home to see soaring ceilings and abundant natural light, providing a wow factor. The entry level features a guest suite w/ attached bathroom. As well as formal dining, a separate living and family room all on the main floor. With the centerpiece being a completely rebuilt kitchen, featuring new soft close white shaker cabinetry, Calcutta Gold quartz countertops and full wall backsplash and all stainless steel smart appliances. The secondary level is a split floorplan, with a private master suite in its own wing. The master suite features a walk in closet with custom shelving and a remodeled master bath with soaking tub and shower. Two additional bedrooms and a large loft (optional 5th bedroom) are also on the secondary level. Along with a large laundry room, featuring additional storage. The exterior of the property features multiple seating and dining areas, including an outdoor kitchen with a built in custom BBQ grill. In addition, the neighborhood has a gated pool, spa, showers, sport court and tot lot. The home sits within a mile of the Pacific Ocean and mere steps from both Pacific Rim elementary school (top 10 ranked in all of California) and Poinsettia Park a 42-acre oasis of bike trails, spo
CRMLS #NDP2202827
Apr 18, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Apr 10, 2022
Relisted
—
Apr 5, 2022
Pending
—
Mar 28, 2022
Listed
$2,070,000
$801/sq ft
SDMLS #210002862
Mar 11, 2021
Sold
$1,360,000
$527/sq ft
Feb 8, 2021
Pending
—
Feb 3, 2021
Listed
$1,179,000
$456/sq ft
CRMLS #11010949
Aug 8, 2001
Sold
$529,000
$205/sq ft
Jun 8, 2001
Listed
$539,900
$209/sq ft
SDMLS #961008755
Apr 5, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Apr 5, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Jun 11, 1996
Listed
$272,000
$105/sq ft
Jun 11, 1996
Listed
$272,000
$105/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,414 (+5.8%)
$1,716,660 + $509,796
$2,226,456
2024
$21,193 (+4.4%)
$1,683,000 + $499,800
$2,182,800
2023
$20,300 (+28.6%)
$1,442,000 + $481,000
$1,923,000
2022
$15,783 (+83.5%)
$1,359,000 + $453,000
$1,812,000
2021
$8,600 (−42.2%)
$979,200 + $408,000
$1,387,200
2020
$14,889 (+1.0%)
$341,193 + $380,770
$721,963
2019
$14,734 (+82.4%)
$337,695 + $376,866
$714,561
2018
$8,076 (+1.6%)
$331,074 + $369,477
$700,551
2017
$7,952 (+3.8%)
$318,219 + $355,131
$673,350
2016
$7,659 (+0.4%)
$318,219 + $355,131
$673,350
2015
$7,630 (+1.6%)
$311,980 + $348,168
$660,148
2014
$7,513 (+0.1%)
$301,275 + $336,222
$637,497
2013
$7,503 (+1.6%)
$301,275 + $336,222
$637,497
2012
$7,385 (+2.0%)
$299,914 + $334,703
$634,617
2011
$7,242 (+3.4%)
$294,034 + $328,141
$622,175
2010
$7,004
$288,269 + $321,707
$609,976
2009
$7,004 (+1.9%)
$286,115 + $319,303
$605,418
2008
$6,871
$286,795 + $320,062
$606,857
Tax history for 1054 Lighthouse Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,414 (+5.8%)
$1,716,660 + $509,796
$2,226,456
2024
$21,193 (+4.4%)
$1,683,000 + $499,800
$2,182,800
2023
$20,300 (+28.6%)
$1,442,000 + $481,000
$1,923,000
2022
$15,783 (+83.5%)
$1,359,000 + $453,000
$1,812,000
2021
$8,600 (−42.2%)
$979,200 + $408,000
$1,387,200
2020
$14,889 (+1.0%)
$341,193 + $380,770
$721,963
2019
$14,734 (+82.4%)
$337,695 + $376,866
$714,561
2018
$8,076 (+1.6%)
$331,074 + $369,477
$700,551
2017
$7,952 (+3.8%)
$318,219 + $355,131
$673,350
2016
$7,659 (+0.4%)
$318,219 + $355,131
$673,350
2015
$7,630 (+1.6%)
$311,980 + $348,168
$660,148
2014
$7,513 (+0.1%)
$301,275 + $336,222
$637,497
2013
$7,503 (+1.6%)
$301,275 + $336,222
$637,497
2012
$7,385 (+2.0%)
$299,914 + $334,703
$634,617
2011
$7,242 (+3.4%)
$294,034 + $328,141
$622,175
2010
$7,004
$288,269 + $321,707
$609,976
2009
$7,004 (+1.9%)
$286,115 + $319,303
$605,418
2008
$6,871
$286,795 + $320,062
$606,857
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,671 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
2,583
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2145314500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
P-C
Planned Community Zone
The intent and purpose of the P-C, planned community zone, is to: Provide a method for and to encourage the orderly implementation of the general plan and any applicable specific plans by the comprehensive planning and development of large tracts of land under unified ownership or developmental control so that the entire tract will be developed in accord with an adopted master plan to provide an environment of stable and desirable character; Provide a flexible regulatory procedure to encourage creative and imaginative planning of coordinated communities involving a mixture of residential densities and housing types, open space, community facilities, both public and private and, where appropriate, commercial and industrial areas; Allow for the coordination of planning efforts between developer and city to provide for the orderly development of all necessary public facilities to insure their availability concurrent with need; Provide a framework for the phased development of an approved master planned area to provide some assurance to the developer that later development will be acceptable to the city; provided such plans are in accordance with the approved planned community master plan; and Ensure that all new and, as appropriate, existing master plans reserve a site or sites for community facilities uses which benefit the community as a whole by satisfying social/religious/human service needs pursuant to Chapter 21.25 of the code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, On Upper Level
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: front
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: Association, Community Pool
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Size Dimensions: 54 x 108
Lot Features: Lot Shape-Rectangular, Lot-Level/Flat
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 2145314500
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Mello-Roos
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: The Cove
Association Fee: $80
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Barbecue, Club House, Other Courts, Pool, Spa, Sport Court
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lighting, Dog Park, Park
School Information
High School District: Carlsbad Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.11170600
Longitude: -117.30666000
Directions: Turn North on Paseo Del Norte, off Poinsettia. Right on Camino De Las Ondas, and left on Hidden Valley and left on Lighthouse Rd
Subdivision Name: The Cove (TCOVE)
Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,583
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,671 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 1996
County: San Diego County
APN: 2145314500
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: tim@teamshepstone.com
Days Active in MLS: 21
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Tim
List Agent Last Name: Shepstone
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Swell Property
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Tom
Buyer Agent Last Name: Murray
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Napolitano & Associates
Around this home
Schools
Pacific Rim Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
Aviara Oaks Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
7/10
Carlsbad High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
9/10
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