Listed by Aaron Gutridge•DRE #02065630• Real Brokerage Technologies
Contact: Aaron@GutridgeRealty.com
For sale
$1,925,000
Est. $12,363/mo —
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,885
sq ft
1801 Ratcliff Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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About this home
Welcome to 1801 Ratcliff Road, a beautifully reimagined Olde Carlsbad home where thoughtful design, extensive upgrades, and exceptional outdoor space come together just minutes from Carlsbad Village, our beautiful beaches, and our amazing Carlsbad schools. This home was extensively remodeled in 2021, and since then the home has continued to evolve under the current owners, including a redesigned kitchen created with entertaining and everyday living in mind. The centerpiece is an oversized island, complemented by abundant cabinetry and storage, creating a natural gathering place for family and friends—whether you're cooking, baking, entertaining, or simply starting the day. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, skylights, an open-beam ceiling in the great room, a fireplace, updated windows and flooring, tankless water heater, upgraded electrical panel, as well as EV charging. Owned solar paired with two Tesla Powerwall battery backups adds another level of energy savings and energy independence, and peace of mind. Outside, both the front and rear yards have been extensively redesigned with a distinctive blend of Corten steel planters, decomposed granite, mature landscaping, and numerous fruit trees. The expansive front yard also provides valuable additional space with the potential to accommodate a Sprinter van, trailer, or an RV . Set on a generous cul-de-sac lot, the property offers exciting possibilities for the future, including potential space for a pool or ADU. With Carlsbad Village, the beach, restaurants, shopping, and highly regarded schools just minutes away, the location captures so much of what makes living in Olde Carlsbad special. 1801 Ratcliff Road hasn’t simply been remodeled, it has been thoughtfully transformed into a home designed for how people want to live, gather, and entertain today.
Olde Carlsbad, located between Interstate 5 and El Camino Real, is a historic and walkable Carlsbad neighborhood with a village-style downtown and coastal-canyon topography. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Carlsbad Village Drive and State Street, where sidewalk patios, indie boutiques, and coffee counters set a steady street-level hum. Landmarks like the Carlsbad Village Theatre, the Magee House, and the Carlsbad State Street Farmers’ Market act as community pillars. Craftsman bungalows and Spanish Revival cottages mix with updated townhomes along leafy blocks. Hosp Grove Park and the Buena Vista Lagoon edge bring trail time and open views into the weekly rhythm. Rail service at Carlsbad Village Station ties the village grid to the wider coast.
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Offer insights
1801 Ratcliff Rd · $1,925,000
$1.99M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.99M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
7 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
One-story home
Single-story entry
Main level has all bedrooms
Has a fireplace in the living room
Public-record living area and lot information
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the main floor
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (both on the main level)
Kitchen
Gas cooking
Gas range and gas oven
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Tankless water heater
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in the garage
Has laundry hookups
Exterior features
Landscaped front and back yard
Yard space
Located on a cul-de-sac
Has a view
No pool
Home design
Single-story (one total story)
No shared/common walls
Zoned R-1
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Two additional uncovered parking spaces (total 4 parking spaces)
Construction
Lot size and dimensions from public records
Utilities
Public sewer
HOA & community
Community of approximately 130 units
Suburban community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Welcome to this remodeled 3 bed 2 bath home on a large cul de sac lot in Carlsbad! This home features new kitchen with quartz counters, SS professional series appliances, all wood cabinets, designer tile, and bar seating. Additional features include new dual pained windows, new flooring throughout, open beam ceiling, wood burning fireplace, james hardie siding, farmhouse style dutch door, glass garage door, new drought tolerant landscaping, and large front and back yards. All of this just minutes to Carlsbad Village, the Pacific ocean, and in the Carlsbad school district! Don't miss!
CRMLS #NDP2107018
Jul 29, 2021
Sold
$900,000
$477/sq ft
Jul 13, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 8, 2021
Listed
$1,107,000
$587/sq ft
Jun 17, 2021
Coming Soon
$1,107,000
$587/sq ft
Interiors and exteriors can be changed to match your concepts - but you cannot change the location! A beautiful ocean is just over the hill. Quiet, quiet, quiet away from streets of noisy cars and crowds - yet minutes close to primary transportation corridors. A short jaunt to a perfect Southern California beach village. This is a location that seldom comes along at below fair market value. You can make this home as beautiful as the ones around it - and enjoy your future in Carlsbad!
Public Records
Mar 2, 1990
Sold
$209,000
$111/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 20, 1987
Sold
$148,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,375 (+3.5%)
$1,298,917 + $335,553
$1,634,470
2024
$16,783 (+0.5%)
$1,273,449 + $328,974
$1,602,423
2023
$16,699 (+1.6%)
$1,248,480 + $322,524
$1,571,004
2022
$16,442 (+320.6%)
$1,224,000 + $316,200
$1,540,200
2021
$3,909 (+0.7%)
$1,200,000 + $310,000
$1,510,000
2020
$3,882 (+1.8%)
$143,998 + $211,205
$355,203
2019
$3,812 (+4.4%)
$142,522 + $209,040
$351,562
2018
$3,651 (+1.7%)
$139,728 + $204,942
$344,670
2017
$3,590 (+4.2%)
$134,303 + $196,985
$331,288
2016
$3,445 (+0.4%)
$134,303 + $196,985
$331,288
2015
$3,431 (+1.7%)
$131,670 + $193,123
$324,793
2014
$3,373 (+0.1%)
$127,153 + $186,497
$313,650
2013
$3,369 (+1.8%)
$127,153 + $186,497
$313,650
2012
$3,311 (+2.2%)
$126,579 + $185,655
$312,234
2011
$3,240 (+3.7%)
$124,098 + $182,015
$306,113
2010
$3,124
$121,665 + $178,447
$300,112
2009
$3,124 (+2.1%)
$120,756 + $177,114
$297,870
2008
$3,059
$121,043 + $177,535
$298,578
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1963
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,885
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,885
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1562700900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R-1
One-Family Residential Zone
The intent and purpose of the R-1 one-family residential zone is to: Implement the residential low density , residential low-medium density and residential medium density land use designations of the Carlsbad general plan; and Provide regulations and standards for the development of one-family dwellings and other permitted or conditionally permitted uses as specified in this chapter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
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