Nestled on a cul-de-sac in the highly desirable community of The Cape, this spacious two-story, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home boasts 1724 sq ft of pure comfort and charm. One of the ONLY homes to have an extended 4-car driveway and a 2-car garage, there's plenty of room for your vehicles and storage needs. With numerous updates and features to delight any homebuyer, this property offers the perfect blend of modern living and tranquil suburban bliss. Step inside to discover a beautifully remodeled and modernized kitchen, thoughtfully opened up to create a seamless flow, making it the heart of the home. This culinary haven is designed to inspire, offering the perfect space for family gatherings and culinary adventures. As you explore the home, you'll find a generous living space, adorned with upgraded dual paned windows and sliding doors coupled with the leased solar to also save on energy bills or possibly get a rebate! The vaulted ceilings create a sense of spaciousness and airiness, making every room feel welcoming and inviting. The newly painted exterior fence adds to the pristine curb appeal, ensuring your property stands out. Positioned on one of the largest corner lots in the community, this property provides ample fenced backyard space for all your outdoor activities, from family BBQs to gardening projects. One of the highlights of this residence is its outdoor oasis. The spacious backyard features newer hardscape and a 7-person Dimension 1 spa, perfect for relaxation and entertaining. You'll also discover a lush garden, bursting with apple, peach, tangerine, pear, and avocado trees, along with blueberry, grape, and boysenberry plants, plus three raised planting boxes for your green thumb aspirations. Beyond your haven, you'll find The Cape's superb location to be a dream come true. Enjoy close proximity to schools, shopping, and the beautiful beaches that Southern California has to offer. Calavera Park Community Center, featuring tennis, basketball, baseball, and a playground, is just a stone's throw away, perfect for keeping active and engaged. Nearby Calavera Lake offers hiking, biking, and more outdoor adventures for the nature enthusiast. HOA covers common areas, pool and spa access, exterior repairs and paint, fencing maintenance, front yard landscape and maintenance, roof (only cost for owner is the uninstall and reinstall of solar), as well as street upkeep. The absence of Mello Roos adds to the financial appeal.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
5,960 sq ftLot Size
$703Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jim Bottrell•DRE #01154905• eXp Realty of California, Inc
Listed by Jaclyn Chancellor-Maddison•DRE #02011700• eXp Realty of California, Inc
Great home in highly sought out Calavera Hills The Cape in Carlsbad. Beautifully situated at the end of a cul-de-sac with hillside front views, 4 bed / 2.5 baths, 1,724 sqft, 2 car gar and extra long driveway. Beautiful large backyard with mature vegetable & fruit garden, storage shed, patio with cover and lots of room to entertain. Lot size is 5,960 one of the largest in the community. Seller will entertain offers between $529,000-$559,000. Neighborhoods: Calavera Hills Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven, Shed(s) Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
CRMLS #51033230
Jun 27, 2005
Sold
$530,000
$307/sq ft
May 14, 2005
Listed
$530,876
$308/sq ft
Calavera Hills Townhome with 4 Bedrooms and a LARGE backyard! Private location on culdesac with some back country views. Close to Schools, Calavera Community Park, Easy access to Hwy 78. Interior will be painted, roll-up garage door installed and kitchen spruced up after 6/1. [Supplement]: The Cape in Calavera Hills is nestled between the Calavera Park (Summer Pops Concerts) and Elementry and Jr. High School. In this neighborhood you have a community pool and spa with showers and bathrooms, covered seating area. Private grass area for picnics and socials or just a place to let the kids run. The HOA is in the process of re-roofing, and the next project is all the common area fencing is being replaced. The front yard maintence is also the responsibity of the HOA. This unit has the second largest backyard which you don`t find often in a townhome. 2 Car attached garage is another great feature.
Public Records
Oct 16, 1987
Sold
$127,500
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 8, 1984
Sold
$100,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,250 (+104.9%)
$925,956 + $322,524
$1,248,480
2024
$6,467 (+0.5%)
$907,800 + $316,200
$1,224,000
2023
$6,432 (+1.6%)
$455,130 + $155,879
$611,009
2022
$6,331 (+0.8%)
$446,206 + $152,823
$599,029
2021
$6,282 (+0.7%)
$437,457 + $149,827
$587,284
2020
$6,239 (+1.9%)
$428,880 + $146,890
$575,770
2019
$6,125 (+4.4%)
$424,483 + $145,384
$569,867
2018
$5,865 (+1.7%)
$416,160 + $142,534
$558,694
2017
$5,766 (+18.1%)
$400,000 + $137,000
$537,000
2016
$4,882 (+3.4%)
$400,000 + $137,000
$537,000
2015
$4,723 (+8.3%)
$264,000 + $201,000
$465,000
2014
$4,361 (+16.9%)
$234,000 + $176,000
$410,000
2013
$3,730 (+10.2%)
$234,000 + $176,000
$410,000
2012
$3,384 (−24.5%)
$200,000 + $150,000
$350,000
2011
$4,484 (+3.0%)
$211,000 + $106,000
$317,000
2010
$4,354 (+0.2%)
$280,000 + $140,000
$420,000
2009
$4,344 (−24.6%)
$280,000 + $140,000
$420,000
2008
$5,763
$280,000 + $140,000
$420,000
Tax history for 2970 Lancaster Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,250 (+104.9%)
$925,956 + $322,524
$1,248,480
2024
$6,467 (+0.5%)
$907,800 + $316,200
$1,224,000
2023
$6,432 (+1.6%)
$455,130 + $155,879
$611,009
2022
$6,331 (+0.8%)
$446,206 + $152,823
$599,029
2021
$6,282 (+0.7%)
$437,457 + $149,827
$587,284
2020
$6,239 (+1.9%)
$428,880 + $146,890
$575,770
2019
$6,125 (+4.4%)
$424,483 + $145,384
$569,867
2018
$5,865 (+1.7%)
$416,160 + $142,534
$558,694
2017
$5,766 (+18.1%)
$400,000 + $137,000
$537,000
2016
$4,882 (+3.4%)
$400,000 + $137,000
$537,000
2015
$4,723 (+8.3%)
$264,000 + $201,000
$465,000
2014
$4,361 (+16.9%)
$234,000 + $176,000
$410,000
2013
$3,730 (+10.2%)
$234,000 + $176,000
$410,000
2012
$3,384 (−24.5%)
$200,000 + $150,000
$350,000
2011
$4,484 (+3.0%)
$211,000 + $106,000
$317,000
2010
$4,354 (+0.2%)
$280,000 + $140,000
$420,000
2009
$4,344 (−24.6%)
$280,000 + $140,000
$420,000
2008
$5,763
$280,000 + $140,000
$420,000
*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
5,961 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
1,724
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1674626100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 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.
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Family Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, In Family Room, In Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Room Information
Kitchen, Primary Suite
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Tile
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Fireplace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Spa Features: Private
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Information
Fencing: Wood
Has Fence
Exterior Features
Pool Features: Community Pool
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 1674626100
Total # of Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: The Cape at Calavera
Association Fee: $370
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Pool, Recreational Park, Spa
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Golf Course, Biking, Fishing, Hiking
School Information
High School District: Carlsbad Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.16335800
Longitude: -117.29483700
Directions: GPS.
Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,724
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,961 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1984
County: San Diego County
APN: 1674626100
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 6
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Jim
List Agent Last Name: Bottrell
Co-List Agent First Name: Jaclyn
Co-List Agent Last Name: Chancellor-Maddison
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: eXp Realty of California, Inc
Co-List Office Name: eXp Realty of California, Inc
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Jerry
Buyer Agent Last Name: Sachs
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Compass
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Schools
Hope Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Calavera Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Carlsbad High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
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