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Off Market Sep 2020 for $1.2M

$2,255,929

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,179/mo

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2,519

sq ft

636 Sand Shell Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92011

About this home

Highly sought-after Coastal Living at its Finest Family Friendly Water's End home! Most desirable floor plans & arguably best ideal street in community, only 1 owner, optional 5th bdrm downstairs, A/C, laundry upstairs, loft/built-in office. Lovely garden style patio w/ your own palapa including banana, plum, tangerine and lemon trees. Home was updated in 2019 w/ new kitchen counter-top, laminate wood flooring, new carpet & new paint outside. Endless summer begins here! https://youtu. be/a15jGLJ_JUI Highly-coveted, private community built in the Cape Cod & Craftsman architectural style in 2003. Wake up & have your morning coffee on the front porch w/ that nice ocean breeze. No busy main roads or train behind this great curb appeal house. Rarely comes on the market. This beautiful modest-sized, resort-style home has had only one owner. Living room with cozy fireplace, with 2 separate sliding doors to the backyard, & A/C for those warmer day. Spacious interior with over-sized kitchen w/ big center island with large breakfast nook. An upstairs private master bedroom suite with separate walk-in closets including His & Hers vanity & separate sink areas. A lovely outdoor living garden style patio to enjoy the coastal sunshine! Coastal Community featuring swim center, spa, tennis/pickleball, basketball court, BBQ's for entertaining, new playground, & a dog park. 2 main gate entrance across from the Kaiser Permanente; additional pedestrian gates for a short 5 minute walk to a warm sandy beach! West of the 5 freeway, near train station, restaurants, shopping, gym & more. This exceptional family neighborhood in the Carlsbad school district, award winning Pacific Rim Elementary & Aviara Oaks Middle School. Don't miss out on this little oasis by the beach just steps from other homes in adjacent communities selling for 1.6-2 million without all the amenities this community offers. https://youtu. be/a15jGLJ_JUI. Neighborhoods: Carlsbad Equipment: Dryer, Washer Other Fee. ..

Single-familyProperty Type

2003Year Built

3,810 sq ftLot Size

$896Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sandrine Gibson •DRE #01996146 • HomeSmart Realty West

Bought with Georgia Murphy •DRE #01196727 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CRMLS #200023825

Redfin Estimate

$2,255,929

$966K since sold in September 2020$11K since August

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This home's estimate is 4.5% higher than the average sale price ($2.16M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$2,450,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,468 sq ft
6944 Clearwater, Carlsbad, CA 92011
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$2,382,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,736 sq ft
6937 Waters End Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Compass
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,900,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,987 sq ft
6923 Clearwater St, Carlsbad, CA 92011
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$2,100,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,314 sq ft
605 Seaward Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92011
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,450,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths3,199 sq ft
7069 Crystalline Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92011
SOLD BY REDFIN AUG 7, 2026
$1,675,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,296 sq ft
6415 Ruby Way, Carlsbad, CA 92011

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Market trends in 92011, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$45K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

12 days MoM

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7 MoM

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$2,499,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,099 sq ft
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OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 4PM
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Sale history for 636 Sand Shell Ave

Date

Event

Price

CRMLS #200023825

Sep 10, 2020

Sold

$1,290,000

$512/sq ft

Sep 10, 2020

Sold

$1,290,000

$512/sq ft

Jul 29, 2020

Pending

—

Jul 29, 2020

Pending

—

Jun 30, 2020

Price Changed

$1,349,000

$536/sq ft

Jun 30, 2020

Price Changed

$1,349,000

$536/sq ft

May 26, 2020

Listed

$1,399,000

$555/sq ft

May 26, 2020

Listed

$1,399,000

$555/sq ft

+20

Highly-coveted, private community built in the Cape Cod & Craftsman architectural style in 2003. Wake up & have your morning coffee on the front porch w/ that nice ocean breeze. No busy main roads or train behind this great curb appeal house. Rarely comes on the market. This beautiful modest-sized, resort-style home has had only one owner. Living room with cozy fireplace, with 2 separate sliding doors to the backyard, & A/C for those warmer day. Spacious interior with over-sized kitchen w/ big center island with large breakfast nook. An upstairs private master bedroom suite with separate walk-in closets including His & Hers vanity & separate sink areas. A lovely outdoor living garden style patio to enjoy the coastal sunshine! Coastal Community featuring swim center, spa, tennis/pickleball, basketball court, BBQ's for entertaining, new playground, &a dog park. 2 main gate entrance across from the Kaiser Permanente; additional pedestrian gates for a short 5 minute walk to a warm sandy beach! West of the 5 freeway, near train station, restaurants, shopping, gym & more. This exceptional family neighborhood in the Carlsbad school district, award winning Pacific Rim Elementary & Aviara Oaks Middle School. Don't miss out on this little oasis by the beach just steps from other homes in adjacent communities selling for 1.6-2 million without all the amenities this community offers. https://youtu.be/a15jGLJ_JUI

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,889 (+3.4%)

$872,223 + $552,040

$1,424,263

2024

$15,374

$855,121 + $541,216

$1,396,337

2023

$15,375 (+1.5%)

$838,354 + $530,604

$1,368,958

2022

$15,151 (+0.7%)

$821,916 + $520,200

$1,342,116

2021

$15,043 (+43.3%)

$805,800 + $510,000

$1,315,800

2020

$10,497 (+1.7%)

$790,000 + $500,000

$1,290,000

2019

$10,323 (+4.0%)

$351,010 + $521,125

$872,135

2018

$9,921 (+1.5%)

$344,128 + $510,907

$855,035

2017

$9,771 (+3.8%)

$330,766 + $491,069

$821,835

2016

$9,411 (+0.4%)

$330,766 + $491,069

$821,835

2015

$9,377 (+1.5%)

$324,281 + $481,441

$805,722

2014

$9,234 (+6.0%)

$313,154 + $464,921

$778,075

2013

$8,712 (−4.0%)

$313,154 + $464,921

$778,075

2012

$9,079 (+2.0%)

$292,000 + $435,000

$727,000

2011

$8,903 (+3.4%)

$305,625 + $453,742

$759,367

2010

$8,610

$299,633 + $444,846

$744,479

2009

$8,611 (+1.9%)

$297,394 + $441,522

$738,916

2008

$8,448

$298,101 + $442,571

$740,672

Tax history for 636 Sand Shell Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,889 (+3.4%)

$872,223 + $552,040

$1,424,263

2024

$15,374

$855,121 + $541,216

$1,396,337

2023

$15,375 (+1.5%)

$838,354 + $530,604

$1,368,958

2022

$15,151 (+0.7%)

$821,916 + $520,200

$1,342,116

2021

$15,043 (+43.3%)

$805,800 + $510,000

$1,315,800

2020

$10,497 (+1.7%)

$790,000 + $500,000

$1,290,000

2019

$10,323 (+4.0%)

$351,010 + $521,125

$872,135

2018

$9,921 (+1.5%)

$344,128 + $510,907

$855,035

2017

$9,771 (+3.8%)

$330,766 + $491,069

$821,835

2016

$9,411 (+0.4%)

$330,766 + $491,069

$821,835

2015

$9,377 (+1.5%)

$324,281 + $481,441

$805,722

2014

$9,234 (+6.0%)

$313,154 + $464,921

$778,075

2013

$8,712 (−4.0%)

$313,154 + $464,921

$778,075

2012

$9,079 (+2.0%)

$292,000 + $435,000

$727,000

2011

$8,903 (+3.4%)

$305,625 + $453,742

$759,367

2010

$8,610

$299,633 + $444,846

$744,479

2009

$8,611 (+1.9%)

$297,394 + $441,522

$738,916

2008

$8,448

$298,101 + $442,571

$740,672

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,810 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2003

Sq. Ft.

2,519

Year built

2003

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

2146112200

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 / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, On Upper Level

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Built In Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Range
Has Appliances
Area, See Remarks, Family Kitchen

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4

Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling

Room Information
Bonus Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Loft, Office, See Remarks, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Entry, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Walk-In Closet

Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace

Heating Information
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating

Interior Features
Levels: Two

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Pool Features: Community Pool

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data

Property Information
Parcel Number: 2146112200
Total # of Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Assessor

Financial

Assesments Information
Assessments: Mello-Roos

Location

Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Walter's Management
Association Fee: $210
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Location Information
Latitude: 33.10330800
Longitude: -117.31467900
Other Subdivision Name: Carlsbad West
Directions: West / South Carlsbad - West of 5 Hwy off Poinsettia Ave & Avenida Encinas. Gate code = 1593 Owner Occupied and owners works from home. Do not disturb owners. Cross Street: Poinsettia / Avenida Encinas.
Subdivision Name: Carlsbad West
Zoning: R-1:SINGLE

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,519
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,810 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2003
County: San Diego County
APN: 2146112200

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 63
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 63

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Sandrine
List Agent Last Name: Gibson

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: HomeSmart Realty West

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Georgia
Buyer Agent Last Name: Murphy

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty

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Schools

Pacific Rim Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Aviara Oaks Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

7/10

Carlsbad High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

7/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 72-80% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 82° expected this year, 20 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

Carlsbad, CA • 92011

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$2.14M – $2.60M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
645 Sand Shell Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3014 Sq. Ft.	$2,040,690
633 Sand Shell Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2736 Sq. Ft.	$2,060,870

Address	Redfin Estimate
641 Sand Shell Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$2,204,364
629 Sand Shell Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2374 Sq. Ft.	$1,721,365

Address	Redfin Estimate
637 Sand Shell Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2385 Sq. Ft.	$1,810,491
625 Sand Shell Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2736 Sq. Ft.	$2,175,511

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