Located on La Costa's most sought after street, this perfectly preserved, mid-century modern home exudes "cool. ” Behind the tall hedges and 15ft copper doors, you will find a historic Hollywood retreat, previously owned by Betty Grable the Big Band legend Harry James - who first signed Frank Sinatra. Every room in this single-level sanctuary opens up to the serene exterior. A U-shaped floor plan folds around the private courtyard surrounded by numerous french doors that flood the home with natural light, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Enjoy the completely zen backyard with a beautiful brand new pool and sprawling yard encased by lush greenery. This one-of-a-kind home features 4 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, including an organic Japanese Sleeping room, private primary suite with separate ensuite bathrooms, and stunning large living spaces with vaulted ceilings. New solar provides the complete full electric for the pool and entire house. Situated close to Carlsbad's best restaurants, shopping, and walking distance to the world-class Omni resort, this home is truly unlike any other.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
$1,122Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kathleen Gelcich•DRE #01503240• Pacific Sotheby's International Realty
•858-342-4214 (agent)
•Kathleenblatchley@gmail.com (agent)
Bought with Jeremiah Moersch•DRE #01413437• Realty Source, Inc
This extraordinary home was originally owned by the late Harry James of the big band era. Constructed in the 60's, this home has been tastefully remodeled and brought contemporary without compromising the original architecture and style. Four bedroom suites, additional half bath and single story lends to open living and entertaining with skylights and large bay windows. Very hip, very chic, very now! Walk to the La Costa Resort
Master bedroom is generous with his and hers closets and bathrooms each with marble floors, showers and vanity tops and skylights. Her bathroom has a Kohler jetted tub with Dombracht fixtures. The second bedroom suite has a vaulted wood ceiling, walk-in shower and private patio. The third bedroom is designed as a traditional Japanese sleeping room with a built in platform bed, natural wood ceiling panels and trim, sisal carpet and padded linen covered walls, a natural gas fireplace and stone tiled bathroom completing the zen feeling. It opens to a private area of the back yard. The final suite is separate from the main living area with access from either the side gate and back exterior door or through the garage. This area is south facing with windows and skylights making it a great place for guests or as a home office. The living area has many windows and doors and a large interior courtyard on one side and private back yard patio and garden. There is a retractable awning in the front interior patio. On the south side is an outdoor built-in grill. Kitchen has a counter to ceiling window, such a great open feeling with light and greenery everywhere. The half bath is original and is something not to miss. Mirrors surround you with a sink and lavatory of vintage Italian modern from Dolomite.
Public Records
Sep 19, 2002
Sold
$750,000
$259/sq ft
SDMLS #991015025
Aug 9, 1999
Listed
$700,000
$242/sq ft
Aug 9, 1999
Listing Removed
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CRMLS #971003516
Apr 15, 1998
Sold
$420,000
$145/sq ft
Mar 1, 1997
Listed
$455,000
$157/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 17, 1987
Sold
$480,000
$166/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,018 (+3.7%)
$2,760,201 + $676,520
$3,436,721
2024
$35,712 (+0.7%)
$2,706,080 + $663,255
$3,369,335
2023
$35,478 (+167.1%)
$2,653,020 + $650,250
$3,303,270
2022
$13,282 (+1.0%)
$2,601,000 + $637,500
$3,238,500
2021
$13,146 (+0.9%)
$750,849 + $434,879
$1,185,728
2020
$13,025 (+1.8%)
$736,127 + $426,352
$1,162,479
2019
$12,795 (+4.3%)
$728,579 + $421,981
$1,150,560
2018
$12,268 (+1.6%)
$714,294 + $413,707
$1,128,001
2017
$12,069 (+4.1%)
$686,558 + $397,644
$1,084,202
2016
$11,597 (+0.7%)
$686,558 + $397,644
$1,084,202
2015
$11,520 (+38.1%)
$673,097 + $389,848
$1,062,945
2014
$8,342
$450,000 + $300,000
$750,000
2013
$8,341 (−0.2%)
$450,000 + $300,000
$750,000
2012
$8,360 (−5.9%)
$450,000 + $300,000
$750,000
2011
$8,882 (+2.9%)
$450,000 + $300,000
$750,000
2010
$8,632 (−2.5%)
$475,000 + $325,000
$800,000
2009
$8,849 (+0.1%)
$475,000 + $325,000
$800,000
2008
$8,836
$495,000 + $330,000
$825,000
Tax history for 7056 Estrella De Mar Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,018 (+3.7%)
$2,760,201 + $676,520
$3,436,721
2024
$35,712 (+0.7%)
$2,706,080 + $663,255
$3,369,335
2023
$35,478 (+167.1%)
$2,653,020 + $650,250
$3,303,270
2022
$13,282 (+1.0%)
$2,601,000 + $637,500
$3,238,500
2021
$13,146 (+0.9%)
$750,849 + $434,879
$1,185,728
2020
$13,025 (+1.8%)
$736,127 + $426,352
$1,162,479
2019
$12,795 (+4.3%)
$728,579 + $421,981
$1,150,560
2018
$12,268 (+1.6%)
$714,294 + $413,707
$1,128,001
2017
$12,069 (+4.1%)
$686,558 + $397,644
$1,084,202
2016
$11,597 (+0.7%)
$686,558 + $397,644
$1,084,202
2015
$11,520 (+38.1%)
$673,097 + $389,848
$1,062,945
2014
$8,342
$450,000 + $300,000
$750,000
2013
$8,341 (−0.2%)
$450,000 + $300,000
$750,000
2012
$8,360 (−5.9%)
$450,000 + $300,000
$750,000
2011
$8,882 (+2.9%)
$450,000 + $300,000
$750,000
2010
$8,632 (−2.5%)
$475,000 + $325,000
$800,000
2009
$8,849 (+0.1%)
$475,000 + $325,000
$800,000
2008
$8,836
$495,000 + $330,000
$825,000
*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
3
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1969
Sq. Ft.
2,894
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2151107400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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.
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
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Listing Information
List AOR: San Diego Association of REALTOR
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8/10
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Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
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9/10
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