Built in 2017 and located just 2 blocks from Carlsbad State Beach and Lifeguard Tower 27, this 3,436 sq. ft. coastal home offers an exceptional opportunity to buy now and choose your own finishes before the renovation is completed. Located on a cul-de-sac of only 18 homes with no neighbors directly behind, the home features a 2-car garage, 3 balconies, outdoor shower, firepit, and a built-in outdoor island BBQ—perfect for the Southern California beach lifestyle. Poinsettia Coaster Station is approximately a 10-minute walk away, providing convenient coastal rail access. A MAJOR FINANCING OPPORTUNITY: Seller has an existing approximately $970,000 VA loan at 2.5% that may be assumable by a qualified buyer, subject to lender/VA approval and applicable requirements. With today's interest rates, the potential payment savings could be substantial (thousands a month. . speak to lender for details). The property experienced a water intrusion/flood event and has already undergone professional remediation. Potentially moisture-damaged flooring and wall materials were removed, testing and tear-out have been completed, and seller reports no additional mitigation is currently required. The interior is now ready for reconstruction and finishing. Offered AS-IS at $2,300,000, creating an opportunity for a buyer, investor, or contractor to complete the home to their own taste rather than paying for someone else's finishes. Seller currently plans to renovate the property if it does not sell in its present condition, with an anticipated future offering around $2.8 million. Contractor's current estimate is approximately 3 months to complete the renovation. Buy now, select your finishes, and create your own coastal Carlsbad home just steps from the beach.
South Beach, located between Tamarack Avenue and Carlsbad Village Drive, is a coastal and walkable Carlsbad neighborhood with a wide sandy shoreline and low-slung beach cottages. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue corridor, where surf shops, coffee counters, and casual patios track the rhythm of the ocean. Architectural cues lean beach-bungalow and contemporary infill, with palms, dunes, and ocean-view streets shaping the streetscape. Tamarack Surf Beach sets the daily backdrop, with sand volleyball courts and a long, open strand. The Coastal Rail Trail adds a bike-forward spine linking beach blocks to the Village. Evenings often orbit local tables at Campfire and the taps at Burgeon Beer Company.
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Market insights
6468 Franciscan Rd · $2,300,000
DAYS ON MARKET
4 days
The average home goes pending in 24 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.4%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,300,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,096,403. (52% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Two levels
Front entry
Main floor entry
Main floor bedroom
Walk-in closet
Guest/maid's quarters
See remarks
Bedrooms
One bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Two bathrooms on the main level
Kitchen
See remarks
Laundry & utility
Inside laundry in an individual room
Electric dryer hookup
Gas and electric dryer hookup
Heating & cooling
Central cooling
Exterior features
No pool
Has a view
Home design
Detached (no common walls)
Two-story
Front entry
Parking
Attached garage
Two garage spaces
Two total parking spaces
Construction
Year built (see assessor)
Utilities
Public sewer
HOA & community
Community has curbs and sidewalks
34 units in the community
Financial info
Assessments: Unknown
Other
Zoning: R-1
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
LIVE THE' BEACH LIFE STYLE' among only a CUSTOM BUILT HOMES NEIGHBORHOOD where the sand is only a short walk away from a light signal cross walk across PCH 101 HWY/CARLSBAD BLVD! There are very few lots left to build along All the Carlsbad Coastline and this is ONE of them! Neighborhood has no Assoc. or MELLO ROOS! Limited number of homes on two streets offer CUSTOMIZED TASTE/USE not track built! Shopping services nearby as well as freeway access. Come see this young neighborhood and build your Custom HM! A CUSTOM BUILT HOME ONLY NEIGHBORHOOD BY THE BEAUTIFUL CARLSBAD COASTLINE Neighborhoods: Carlsbad Other Fees: 0 Other Fee Type: , Sewer: Sewer Connected
CRMLS #S564744
Aug 7, 2009
Sold
$425,000
$124/sq ft
Jul 7, 2009
Pending
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Apr 14, 2009
Price Changed
$499,000
$145/sq ft
Apr 13, 2009
Price Changed
$449,000
$131/sq ft
Feb 23, 2009
Listed
$559,000
$163/sq ft
CRMLS #90011522
Aug 7, 2009
Sold
$425,000
$124/sq ft
Dec 22, 2008
Listed
$499,000
$145/sq ft
CRMLS #90005848
May 22, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jan 26, 2009
Listed
$559,000
$163/sq ft
CRMLS #S536018
Jan 10, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jun 11, 2008
Listed
$665,000
$194/sq ft
CRMLS #80041743
Jun 13, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jun 9, 2008
Listed
$665,000
$194/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,402 (+3.5%)
$892,413 + $557,756
$1,450,169
2024
$14,876 (+0.5%)
$874,915 + $546,820
$1,421,735
2023
$14,801 (+1.6%)
$857,760 + $536,099
$1,393,859
2022
$14,573 (+0.8%)
$840,942 + $525,588
$1,366,530
2021
$14,464 (+4.1%)
$824,453 + $515,283
$1,339,736
2020
$13,893 (+1.9%)
$808,288 + $505,180
$1,313,468
2019
$13,640 (+4.4%)
$691,744 + $572,220
$1,263,964
2018
$13,061 (+77.2%)
$678,181 + $561,000
$1,239,181
2017
$7,372 (+9.9%)
$642,044 + $35,000
$677,044
2016
$6,709 (+35.9%)
$642,044 + $35,000
$677,044
2015
$4,935 (+1.7%)
$629,455
2014
$4,853 (+0.1%)
$447,521
2013
$4,846 (+1.7%)
$447,521
2012
$4,763 (+2.2%)
$445,499
2011
$4,663 (+3.8%)
$436,764
2010
$4,494 (+1,022.5%)
$428,200
2009
$400 (+1.8%)
$425,000
2008
$393
$32,671
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.34 Acres
Year renovated
2017
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,436
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,436
Year built
2017
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2140230400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R-1
One-Family Residential Zone
The intent and purpose of the R-1 one-family residential zone is to: Implement the residential low density , residential low-medium density and residential medium density land use designations of the Carlsbad general plan; and Provide regulations and standards for the development of one-family dwellings and other permitted or conditionally permitted uses as specified in this chapter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Apr 13, 2017 • Final
Lde-grading - minor
Grading
Sep 27, 2016 • Active
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.
Local insights from Redfin agents
Carlsbad combines beautiful beaches with great neighborhoods that give it a real small-town feel. From the Village to the walkable neighborhoods, it feels like a beach community rather than a city!
Carlsbad has a great coastal feel with plenty of shopping and restaurants to choose from. The beaches are beautiful, and there's no shortage of things to do nearby, from golf courses and Legoland to hiking and paddleboarding on the lagoon. It's an...
Minimal risk 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 84° 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
Carlsbad, CA • 92011
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 23% for direct sun exposure in Carlsbad. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 6468 Franciscan Rd
$2,309,027
$9,027 over list price of $2.30M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.2M to $3.4M.