This is IT! Move-in ready home in a great Carlsbad location! Large Bedroom & Bath-First Floor. Soaring ceilings, neutral paint tones, & picture windows throughout. Kitchen opens to the family room & boasts white appliances, a plethora of cabinets, & granite counters. Built-in media center & a tiled fireplace in family room! 3 bedrooms upstairs. The Master has a walk in closet, large retreat, built-in cabinet & spa-like bath. A backyard w/fire pit, grass for the pets & a wrap-around lg. patio and Solar!
Welcome home the quiet gated enclave of The Terraces at Sunny Creek, a hidden gem in Carlsbad, CA. At 5551 Foxtail Loop you’ll immediately notice the front private courtyard, numerous windows, vaulted ceilings, oak trimmed staircase along with the uncompromising quality and attention to detail. The open concept floor plan offers 2335 square feet of living space encompassing 4 spacious bedrooms and three full baths with one Bedroom and full bath on the main floor. The tile flooring is perfect for easy cleaning and maintenance. The vinyl windows add so much to this already upgraded home. The gourmet light and bright granite kitchen opens to the family room and boasts white GE appliances, a plethora of oak stained cabinets, gas range, expansive pantry, large center island with a large sink and a Kohler faucet. The family room equipped with surround sound speakers, beautifully tiled fireplace and custom built-in media entertainment center and natural light is perfect for the entire family. The canned lighting and ceiling fans add to the wow factor, and create just the right ambiance. The combination living-dining room with soaring ceilings, abundant windows, custom chandelier and natural light includes a vinyl sliding door which opens to the verdant rear yard. The wrap-around stamped concrete patio in the rear yard is really special with the fire-pit and ample grass for the family pet. The mature trees and vines on the property add great shade and privacy. The expansive 7340 square foot lot has room enough for a pool. The Master Suite with its adjacent retreat and built-in bookcase is perfect as a home office or nursery or just an area to read a good book. The walk-in closet is large enough for her and as well as his belongings. The master spa-like bath and leaded glass windows is the picture-perfect place after a long day. The two additional large bedrooms share a hall bath. Lastly, not only does the property offer an oversized three- car garage w epoxy flooring and plenty of storage, A/C and an upstairs laundry room with cabinets and a sink but it includes surround sound throughout the home as well as in the outside courtyard. The solar is leased.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
7,340 sq ftLot Size
$620Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Wexhler•DRE #01332722• Harcourts Prime Properties
•760-271-2228 (agent)
Bought with Alexander Smith-Davila•DRE #01936969• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
This is IT! Move-in ready home in a great Carlsbad location! Large Bedroom & Bath-First Floor. Soaring ceilings, neutral paint tones, & picture windows throughout. Kitchen opens to the family room & boasts white appliances, a plethora of cabinets, & granite counters. Built-in media center & a tiled fireplace in family room! 3 bedrooms upstairs. The Master has a walk in closet, large retreat, built-in cabinet & spa-like bath. A backyard w/ fire pit, grass for the pets & a wrap-around lg. patio and Solar! Neighborhoods: The Terraces of Sunny Creek Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: RSLP
SDMLS #170041427
Sep 18, 2017
Listing Removed
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Sep 11, 2017
Price Changed
$760,000
$325/sq ft
Sep 2, 2017
Price Changed
$760,900
$326/sq ft
Aug 29, 2017
Price Changed
$769,000
$329/sq ft
Aug 18, 2017
Price Changed
$779,000
$334/sq ft
Aug 6, 2017
Listed
$790,000
$338/sq ft
SDMLS #120016143
Jun 27, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jun 13, 2012
Price Changed
$520,000
$223/sq ft
Mar 27, 2012
Listed
$720,000
$308/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,294 (+3.2%)
$492,434 + $396,019
$888,453
2024
$9,971 (+0.5%)
$482,779 + $388,254
$871,033
2023
$9,925 (+1.4%)
$473,313 + $380,642
$853,955
2022
$9,784 (+1.5%)
$464,033 + $373,179
$837,212
2021
$9,642 (+0.6%)
$454,935 + $365,862
$820,797
2020
$9,583 (+1.7%)
$446,015 + $351,826
$797,841
2019
$9,425 (+4.0%)
$441,442 + $348,219
$789,661
2018
$9,062 (+23.7%)
$432,787 + $341,392
$774,179
2017
$7,324 (+3.7%)
$336,936 + $265,783
$602,719
2016
$7,061 (+0.4%)
$336,936 + $265,783
$602,719
2015
$7,035 (+1.3%)
$330,330 + $260,572
$590,902
2014
$6,946 (+2.7%)
$318,996 + $251,631
$570,627
2013
$6,760 (−0.2%)
$318,996 + $251,631
$570,627
2012
$6,774 (+0.2%)
$305,225 + $240,767
$545,992
2011
$6,763 (+3.3%)
$305,225 + $240,767
$545,992
2010
$6,548
$305,225 + $240,767
$545,992
2009
$6,548 (+1.8%)
$302,944 + $238,968
$541,912
2008
$6,430
$303,664 + $239,536
$543,200
Tax history for 5551 Foxtail Loop
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,294 (+3.2%)
$492,434 + $396,019
$888,453
2024
$9,971 (+0.5%)
$482,779 + $388,254
$871,033
2023
$9,925 (+1.4%)
$473,313 + $380,642
$853,955
2022
$9,784 (+1.5%)
$464,033 + $373,179
$837,212
2021
$9,642 (+0.6%)
$454,935 + $365,862
$820,797
2020
$9,583 (+1.7%)
$446,015 + $351,826
$797,841
2019
$9,425 (+4.0%)
$441,442 + $348,219
$789,661
2018
$9,062 (+23.7%)
$432,787 + $341,392
$774,179
2017
$7,324 (+3.7%)
$336,936 + $265,783
$602,719
2016
$7,061 (+0.4%)
$336,936 + $265,783
$602,719
2015
$7,035 (+1.3%)
$330,330 + $260,572
$590,902
2014
$6,946 (+2.7%)
$318,996 + $251,631
$570,627
2013
$6,760 (−0.2%)
$318,996 + $251,631
$570,627
2012
$6,774 (+0.2%)
$305,225 + $240,767
$545,992
2011
$6,763 (+3.3%)
$305,225 + $240,767
$545,992
2010
$6,548
$305,225 + $240,767
$545,992
2009
$6,548 (+1.8%)
$302,944 + $238,968
$541,912
2008
$6,430
$303,664 + $239,536
$543,200
*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
7,340 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
2,335
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2091111400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
RD-M
Residential Density-Multiple Zone
The intent and purpose of the RD-M residential density-multiple zone is to: Implement the R-8 (Residential 4-8 du/ac), R-15 (Residential 8-15 du/ac) and R-23 (Residential 15-23 du/ac) land use designations of the Carlsbad general plan; and Provide regulations and standards for the development of residential dwellings and other permitted or conditionally permitted uses as specified in this chapter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Parking Spaces: 3
# of Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Garage Type: Attached
Non-Garage Parking: Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14x27
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces(s): 1
Fireplace Information: Fireplace in Family Room
Interior Features
Equipment: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Cooking
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Equipment: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Laundry Room, Inside
Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
Room Information
Square Feet (Estimated): 2,335
Dining Room Dimensions: 11 x 7
Family Room Dimensions: 15 x 14
Kitchen Dimensions: 14 x 11
Living Room Dimensions: 23 x 15
Bedroom on Entry Level, Dining Area, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction: Brick, Stucco
Fencing: Full
Patio: Concrete
Building Information
Year Built: 2002
Total Stories: 2
Roof: Tile/Clay
Property Information
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Record
Sign on Property: Yes
Lot Information
# of Acres (Approximate): 0.17
Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
Land Information
Topography: Rolling
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Connected
Water Information
Water Available, Meter on Property
Location
HOA Information
Fee Payment Frequency: Monthly
HOA Fees Reflect: Per Month
HOA Name: Property Advantage
HOA Phone: 760-585-1700
HOA Fees: $180
HOA Fees (Total): $2,160
HOA Fees Include: Common Area Maintenance, Gated Community
Other Fee Information
Monthly Fees (Total): $251
CFD/Mello-Roos Fees: $71
CFD/Mello-Roos Fees Reflect: Per Month
CFD/Mello-Roos Payment Frequency: Semi-Annually
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,335
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,340 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: 2002
County: San Diego County
APN: 2091111400
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
LVT Date: 2017-10-05
Around this home
Schools
Hope Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
7/10
Calavera Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
6/10
Carlsbad High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 87° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.38M – $1.66M
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