Nestled within the Preserve community—just a few miles from Carlsbad State Beach—this exceptional home offers VIEWS VIEWS!! within walking distance of shopping, dining, and transportation. Step inside to an expansive open-concept floor plan featuring large-format tile flooring that flows seamlessly from the entry into the family room and a chef-inspired kitchen. As the true centerpiece, the kitchen boasts timeless light-toned quartz countertops, an oversized center island with a single-basin sink, premium stainless steel appliances with a five-burner gas stove, and rich wood-look cabinetry complemented by a full tile backsplash. Expansive sliding glass doors open to a private backyard oasis complete with custom pavers and elegant landscaping VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS watch the sun go down and the sky light up—the ultimate backdrop for entertaining while taking in majestic sunset views. Upstairs, you will find plush carpeting, ceiling fans, in each room and three well-appointed bedrooms. The primary suite serves as a private retreat tucked away from the others, offering its own viewing balcony, a generous walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired ensuite with dual vanities and an expansive walk-in shower. The secondary bedrooms are equally impressive, featuring a shared bathroom with a separate water closet, and one bedroom boasts its own walk-out balcony. Additional highlights include a dedicated upstairs laundry room with additional cabinetry, and a 2 car attached garage. Beyond the property, enjoy top-tier community amenities including a resort-style beach-entry pool, lap lanes, fitness center, gated dog park, and hiking trails winding through 156 acres of preserved open space. Located within the top-rated Carlsbad Unified School District, this home delivers the ultimate coastal lifestyle.
TownhomeProperty Type
2020Year Built
$674Price/Sq.Ft.
$437/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tammy Harvey•DRE #01201339• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: Tammyjoyharvey@gmail.com
Bought with AJ Hoover•DRE #02040196• Seven Gables Real Estate
Est. $4,541 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3161 Telaga Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #NDP2606240
Aug 26, 2026
Sold
$1,085,000
$674/sq ft
Aug 9, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 30, 2026
Listed
$1,125,000
$699/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,115 (+3.0%)
$397,467 + $335,815
$733,282
2024
$8,848 (+0.4%)
$389,674 + $329,231
$718,905
2023
$8,809 (+1.3%)
$382,034 + $322,776
$704,810
2022
$8,700 (+0.7%)
$374,544 + $316,448
$690,992
2021
$8,643 (+240.1%)
$367,200 + $310,244
$677,444
2020
$2,541 (+0.9%)
$360,000 + $304,161
$664,161
2019
$2,519 (+2.1%)
$107,350
2018
$2,467
$103,183
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,610
Year built
2020
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
San Diego County
APN
1670406268
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 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
Nov 3, 2020 • Final
Fire-construction residential - single family fire sprinkler
Fire sprinkler
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside, Individual Room, On Upper Level, Washer Included, Dryer Included
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Walk-In Closet, Laundry, All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Primary Suite
Flooring Information
Tile, Carpet
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Right side of the house
Levels: One
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: Community Pool
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Property Information
Common Walls: 1 common wall
Parcel Number: 1670406268
Attached Property
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Mello-Roos
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 294
Builder Name: Corner Stone
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: The Preserve in Carlsbad
Association Fee: $437
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Spa, Hiking Trails, Picnic Area, Security, Onsite Property Management, Pet Rules, Pool, Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control, Gym/Ex Room, Maintenance Front Yard, Sewer, Playground
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Dog Park, Hiking, Street Lighting, Preserve/Public Land, Sidewalks, Suburban, Park
School Information
High School District: Carlsbad Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.17723600
Longitude: -117.30505400
Other Subdivision Name: Blue Sage
Directions: Marron/College
Zoning: R-1 Single Family Res/ Condominium
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,610
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 2020
Year Renovated: 2020
County: San Diego County
APN: 1670406268
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: Tammyjoyharvey@gmail.com
Days Active in MLS: 35
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 35
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Tammy
List Agent Last Name: Harvey
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: AJ
Buyer Agent Last Name: Hoover
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Seven Gables Real Estate
Around this home
Schools
Hope Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Calavera Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Carlsbad High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
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