Ideally situated on premier lot, with panoramic views, backing up to open space in coveted gated community of Ocean Terrace adjacent to Carlsbad. Flooded with natural light, this spacious 5 bedroom including first floor bedroom, 3 bath home has room for all to spread out, relax, remote work, and play. Newer Entertainer’s backyard complete with bbq island, pool with retractable safety cover and solar heating, hot tub, and gas fire pit. Newer AC, owned solar, laundry area, and 3 car garage, complete with amazing sunsets.
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$504Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ryan Stafford•DRE #01938735• Compass
•760-807-1514 (agent)
•Stafford@StaffordREGroup.com (agent)
Bought with Mary Frolander•DRE #01884174• First Team Real Estate
Located in a prestigious gated community of Ocean Terrace in Ocean Hills adjacent to Carlsbad, this gorgeous home has only one neighbor on the left and a spectacular panoramic views right outside your backyard. A bathroom and full bath on entry level, upgraded flooring and kitchen, great open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, a huge bonus room, with closet, that can be used as a bedroom, office, or game room. You will feel like home, the minute you walk into the front door. Neighborhoods: Spinnaker Ridge/ Ocean Terrace Equipment: Vacuum/Central Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: GSL
Public Records
May 7, 2002
Sold
$465,000
$164/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 29, 2000
Sold
$385,000
$136/sq ft
SDMLS #6006119
Jul 11, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Mar 23, 2000
Listed
$399,000
$141/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 30, 1997
Sold
$313,000
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 14, 1990
Sold
$332,500
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 23, 1989
Sold
$11,660,000
$4,113/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,646 (+6.1%)
$519,119 + $438,666
$957,785
2024
$10,039 (+2.5%)
$508,941 + $430,065
$939,006
2023
$9,798 (−26.0%)
$498,962 + $421,633
$920,595
2022
$13,242 (+1,453.7%)
$489,179 + $413,366
$902,545
2021
$852 (−3.1%)
$820,000 + $380,000
$1,200,000
2020
$880 (+0.1%)
$82,446 + $139,480
$221,926
2019
$879 (+2.4%)
$81,601 + $138,050
$219,651
2018
$858 (−86.6%)
$80,001 + $135,344
$215,345
2017
$6,411 (+2.4%)
$286,396 + $305,490
$591,886
2016
$6,259 (+1.6%)
$286,396 + $305,490
$591,886
2015
$6,159 (+2.6%)
$280,781 + $299,500
$580,281
2014
$6,004 (+16.6%)
$271,147 + $289,224
$560,371
2013
$5,151 (−12.7%)
$271,147 + $289,224
$560,371
2012
$5,904 (+2.1%)
$232,000 + $248,000
$480,000
2011
$5,781 (+0.9%)
$264,628 + $282,271
$546,899
2010
$5,729 (+0.6%)
$259,440 + $276,737
$536,177
2009
$5,697 (+2.7%)
$257,502 + $274,669
$532,171
2008
$5,546
$258,114 + $275,322
$533,436
Tax history for 5024 Nighthawk Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,646 (+6.1%)
$519,119 + $438,666
$957,785
2024
$10,039 (+2.5%)
$508,941 + $430,065
$939,006
2023
$9,798 (−26.0%)
$498,962 + $421,633
$920,595
2022
$13,242 (+1,453.7%)
$489,179 + $413,366
$902,545
2021
$852 (−3.1%)
$820,000 + $380,000
$1,200,000
2020
$880 (+0.1%)
$82,446 + $139,480
$221,926
2019
$879 (+2.4%)
$81,601 + $138,050
$219,651
2018
$858 (−86.6%)
$80,001 + $135,344
$215,345
2017
$6,411 (+2.4%)
$286,396 + $305,490
$591,886
2016
$6,259 (+1.6%)
$286,396 + $305,490
$591,886
2015
$6,159 (+2.6%)
$280,781 + $299,500
$580,281
2014
$6,004 (+16.6%)
$271,147 + $289,224
$560,371
2013
$5,151 (−12.7%)
$271,147 + $289,224
$560,371
2012
$5,904 (+2.1%)
$232,000 + $248,000
$480,000
2011
$5,781 (+0.9%)
$264,628 + $282,271
$546,899
2010
$5,729 (+0.6%)
$259,440 + $276,737
$536,177
2009
$5,697 (+2.7%)
$257,502 + $274,669
$532,171
2008
$5,546
$258,114 + $275,322
$533,436
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,843 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1991
Sq. Ft.
2,835
Year built
1991
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1694530700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
RS
Single-Family Residential District
To provide opportunities for single-family residential land use in neighborhoods, subject to appropriate standards. Duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes existing as of the effective date of this ordinance are allowed to remain, but all new residential construction shall be single-family dwellings or approved accessory structures (except as otherwise noted in Section 1030). In the RS District, the base density is 3.6 du per gross acre and the maximum potential density is 5.9 du per gross acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Dec 17, 2021 • Final
Bld residential pme
Replace a 5 ton air conditioning unit on a single-family home. No ductwork is included.
HVAC
Jul 3, 2019 • Final
Bld pool spa
Construct a swimming pool and spa. Install gas lines for a barbecue and fire pit.
Gas
Pool and hot tub
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.
Directions: Melrose, Right on Cannon, Right on Wisteria, Left on Nighthawk.
Subdivision Name: Ocean Terrace (OCT)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,835
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,843 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: 1991
County: San Diego County
APN: 1694530700
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: San Diego Association of REALTOR
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Lake Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
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