This bright and comfortable home has that “just right” feel the moment you step through the elegant wood door leading into your private courtyard. Lush landscaping, tranquil atmosphere, and a stunning water feature make it a place you’ll truly love coming home to. The courtyard separates the guest house, which features a spacious bedroom and bathroom filled with natural light, this guests home is perfect for your needs. This home is designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, with bi-folding glass doors that open to a beautifully landscaped backyard complete with a custom built-in BBQ, dining table, and swinging chairs—an entertainer’s dream. Inside, you’ll fall in love with the open-concept layout, chef-style kitchen, oversized center island, walk-in pantry, and light colored large-format tile flooring. Rich tone cabinetry, custom crown moldings, stunning dark wood floors, and large windows throughout the home bring in an abundance of natural light and elevate the overall feel. The family room offers a cozy fireplace with easy access to both the front courtyard and backyard. A grand staircase leads to a well-thought-out upper level, where the flex loft anchors the space. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and is thoughtfully separated, offering privacy and comfort for everyone in the main house. Offering 3,003 square feet of luxury living, this home also features a fully PAID SOLAR system and a tandem three-car garage—just a few of the many standout details. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities including poolside cabanas, a separate children’s pool, pickleball courts, playgrounds, BBQ areas, and scenic walking trails. Located within the highly sought-after Carlsbad Unified School District, one of the top-rated districts in Southern California, this home truly checks every box. OPEN HOUSE Sat-Sun 1-4
Single-familyProperty Type
2014Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$738Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tammy Harvey•DRE #01201339• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: Tammyjoyharvey@gmail.com
Bought with Nick Wright•DRE #02036150• Real Brokerage Technologies
Step into a serene private courtyard leading to a detached guest suite with a full bath. Enjoy abundant natural light and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The spacious primary bedroom features two closets and is complemented by two additional upstairs...
bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom.
7 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Entertainer's Delight! The beautiful main home offers 3 Bedrooms, Loft and 3.5 baths and the Casita has a bedroom and full bath as well. The open floor plan along with the bi-fold glass doors opening the space to the front courtyard and the backyard area makes this home perfect for Southern California living & entertaining. Custom paint, tile, wood floors, crown molding, blinds & lighting throughout the house are just a few of the upgraded features. The home also has a prepaid Solar Lease thru 8/2034! Neighborhoods: The Foothills Complex Features: , ,, , Equipment: Fire Sprinklers, Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL Bed 2 Dimension: 11x12 Bed 3 Dimension: 11x13 Bed 4 Dimension: 16x14 Dining Room Dimen: 21x11 Extra Room 1 Dim: 15x15 Family Room Dim: 0x0 Kitchen Dim: 12x23 Living Room Dim: 16x20 Master Bedroom Dim: 19x15
Public Records
Jul 9, 2014
Sold
$920,000
$306/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,791 (+3.4%)
$680,679 + $609,651
$1,290,330
2024
$14,309 (+0.5%)
$667,333 + $597,698
$1,265,031
2023
$14,236 (+1.4%)
$654,249 + $585,979
$1,240,228
2022
$14,036 (+0.7%)
$641,421 + $574,490
$1,215,911
2021
$13,933 (+0.6%)
$628,845 + $563,226
$1,192,071
2020
$13,843 (+1.7%)
$616,515 + $552,183
$1,168,698
2019
$13,605 (+4.1%)
$610,194 + $546,522
$1,156,716
2018
$13,072 (+14.4%)
$598,230 + $535,806
$1,134,036
2017
$11,428 (+3.8%)
$414,222 + $542,346
$956,568
2016
$11,013 (+0.3%)
$414,222 + $542,346
$956,568
2015
$10,985 (+548.8%)
$406,100 + $531,712
$937,812
2014
$1,693 (+143.7%)
$48,590
2013
$695 (+1.0%)
$48,590
2012
$688 (+2.0%)
$48,371
2011
$674 (+4.4%)
$47,423
2010
$646 (−1.4%)
$46,494
2009
$655
$46,147
2008
Tax history for 3609 Buck Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,791 (+3.4%)
$680,679 + $609,651
$1,290,330
2024
$14,309 (+0.5%)
$667,333 + $597,698
$1,265,031
2023
$14,236 (+1.4%)
$654,249 + $585,979
$1,240,228
2022
$14,036 (+0.7%)
$641,421 + $574,490
$1,215,911
2021
$13,933 (+0.6%)
$628,845 + $563,226
$1,192,071
2020
$13,843 (+1.7%)
$616,515 + $552,183
$1,168,698
2019
$13,605 (+4.1%)
$610,194 + $546,522
$1,156,716
2018
$13,072 (+14.4%)
$598,230 + $535,806
$1,134,036
2017
$11,428 (+3.8%)
$414,222 + $542,346
$956,568
2016
$11,013 (+0.3%)
$414,222 + $542,346
$956,568
2015
$10,985 (+548.8%)
$406,100 + $531,712
$937,812
2014
$1,693 (+143.7%)
$48,590
2013
$695 (+1.0%)
$48,590
2012
$688 (+2.0%)
$48,371
2011
$674 (+4.4%)
$47,423
2010
$646 (−1.4%)
$46,494
2009
$655
$46,147
2008
*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
5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
3,003
Year built
2014
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1683704900
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking Spaces: 5
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Walk-In Closet, Laundry, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room, Loft, Primary Suite
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: front of house
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: Association, In Ground, Community Pool
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Landscaped, Front Yard, Back Yard
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 1683704900
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: 395
Builder Name: Brookfield
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: The Foothills
Association Fee: $240
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Spa, Hiking Trails, Picnic Area, Security, Onsite Property Management, Biking Trails, Pet Rules, Pickleball, Pool, Barbecue, Maintenance Grounds, Pets Permitted, Maintenance Front Yard, Sewer, Playground
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Gutters, Curbs, Street Lighting, Preserve/Public Land, Sidewalks, Suburban, Park
School Information
High School District: Carlsbad Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.15585100
Longitude: -117.29347000
Directions: Cross streets College and Canon.
Zoning: R-1 Single Fam-res
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,003
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2014
Year Renovated: 2014
County: San Diego County
APN: 1683704900
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: Tammyjoyharvey@gmail.com
Days Active in MLS: 4
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 4
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: Nick
Buyer Agent Last Name: Wright
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Real Broker
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Schools
Hope Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Calavera Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Carlsbad High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
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