Lender approved at list price! Welcome to 637 Sand Shell Ave located in the beautiful gated coastal community of Waters End in Carlsbad! This home offers approx. 2,385 sqft with 3 bedrooms plus a loft, 2 1/2 bathrooms and a 2-car garage with additional parking at the long driveway. As you enter the home you will be greeted with hardwood floors, plantation shutters, crown moulding and surround sound in the separate formal living room and formal dining room. Neighborhoods: Waters End Equipment: Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
4,476 sq ftLot Size
$810Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Randall Hood•DRE #01703843• Corps d'Elite Real Estate Grp
Listed by Grace Hood•DRE #01490545
Bought with Adam Manville•DRE #01700548• Capstone Realty & Financial
Lender approved at list price! Welcome to 637 Sand Shell Ave located in the beautiful gated coastal community of Waters End in Carlsbad! This home offers approx. 2,385 sqft with 3 bedrooms plus a loft, 2 1/2 bathrooms and a 2-car garage with additional parking at the long driveway. As you enter the home you will be greeted with hardwood floors, plantation shutters, crown moulding and surround sound in the separate formal living room and formal dining room.
A butler's pantry complete with a wine cooler takes you to the adjacent gourmet kitchen boasting a chef's island with granite countertops, a 5-burner gas stove, custom wood paneled side-by-side refrigerator and marble tile flooring. A convenient mail center/computer station with a built-in desk and shelves is incorporated in the area for running a more organized and efficient household. The family room features a gas fireplace and a built-in entertainment center. A French door leads you to the low maintenance backyard where a built-in barbecue island with a burner and counter for entertaining guests awaits you. The elegant raised seating area is the perfect location for soaking the sun, or relax on the swing for two on the opposite side. This would not be a complete coastal home without an outdoor shower for those trips to the beach which is walking distance from this community. On the second level of the home is the loft area, currently set-up as an office and library with a built-in wood desk and bookshelves. The spacious master bedroom suite has a walk-in closet with a closet organizer system. The master bathroom has dual sinks and lots of counter space, and a separate oval tub & shower. Enjoy ocean breezes from the nicely sized secondary bedrooms. The large secondary bathroom has dual sinks, lots of counters space and a glass shower enclosure. The laundry room with upper storage cabinets and a window is conveniently located at this level as well. Other upgrades and features of this home include: upgraded carpeting, sliding mirrored closet doors in the secondary bedrooms, storage cabinets and workbench combo in the garage, decorative windows for the garage door, and rain gutters. Waters End community offers a swimming pool, a playground, a tennis court, a basketball court and gazebo/park/bbq area. Situated close to shopping, dining & entertainment and freeway.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,888 (+3.3%)
$466,694 + $477,332
$944,026
2024
$10,545 (+0.5%)
$457,544 + $467,973
$925,517
2023
$10,496 (+1.4%)
$448,573 + $458,798
$907,371
2022
$10,347 (+0.7%)
$439,778 + $449,802
$889,580
2021
$10,276 (+0.6%)
$431,155 + $440,983
$872,138
2020
$10,213 (+1.7%)
$422,701 + $432,337
$855,038
2019
$10,043 (+4.0%)
$418,367 + $427,904
$846,271
2018
$9,654 (+1.5%)
$410,164 + $419,514
$829,678
2017
$9,508 (+3.8%)
$394,238 + $403,225
$797,463
2016
$9,159 (+0.4%)
$394,238 + $403,225
$797,463
2015
$9,126 (+7.3%)
$386,508 + $395,319
$781,827
2014
$8,505 (−0.3%)
$351,000 + $359,000
$710,000
2013
$8,529 (−0.2%)
$351,000 + $359,000
$710,000
2012
$8,547 (+0.2%)
$351,000 + $359,000
$710,000
2011
$8,533 (+2.7%)
$351,000 + $359,000
$710,000
2010
$8,309 (−4.6%)
$351,000 + $359,000
$710,000
2009
$8,708 (+1.7%)
$351,000 + $359,000
$710,000
2008
$8,561
$371,000 + $379,000
$750,000
Tax history for 637 Sand Shell Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,888 (+3.3%)
$466,694 + $477,332
$944,026
2024
$10,545 (+0.5%)
$457,544 + $467,973
$925,517
2023
$10,496 (+1.4%)
$448,573 + $458,798
$907,371
2022
$10,347 (+0.7%)
$439,778 + $449,802
$889,580
2021
$10,276 (+0.6%)
$431,155 + $440,983
$872,138
2020
$10,213 (+1.7%)
$422,701 + $432,337
$855,038
2019
$10,043 (+4.0%)
$418,367 + $427,904
$846,271
2018
$9,654 (+1.5%)
$410,164 + $419,514
$829,678
2017
$9,508 (+3.8%)
$394,238 + $403,225
$797,463
2016
$9,159 (+0.4%)
$394,238 + $403,225
$797,463
2015
$9,126 (+7.3%)
$386,508 + $395,319
$781,827
2014
$8,505 (−0.3%)
$351,000 + $359,000
$710,000
2013
$8,529 (−0.2%)
$351,000 + $359,000
$710,000
2012
$8,547 (+0.2%)
$351,000 + $359,000
$710,000
2011
$8,533 (+2.7%)
$351,000 + $359,000
$710,000
2010
$8,309 (−4.6%)
$351,000 + $359,000
$710,000
2009
$8,708 (+1.7%)
$351,000 + $359,000
$710,000
2008
$8,561
$371,000 + $379,000
$750,000
*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
4,476 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,385
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2146111100
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.
Directions: Poinsettia Ln. to Avenida Encinas N, Left Raintree, Left Waters End Dr. to Sand Shell Cross Street: Waters End Dr..
Subdivision Name: Carlsbad West
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,385
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,476 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2003
County: San Diego County
APN: 2146111100
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 194
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 194
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Randall
List Agent Last Name: Hood
Co-List Agent First Name: Grace
Co-List Agent Last Name: Hood
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Corps d'Elite Real Estate Grp
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Adam
Buyer Agent Last Name: Manville
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Capstone Realty & Financial
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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 • 2.1mi
7/10
Carlsbad High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
9/10
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