For Sale at La Costa: 2204 Recodo Court, Carlsbad, CA 92009. 4-bedroom 2.5-bath, 2227 sf, 1978 La Costa $1,799,900 begin new search
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Overview

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac street in one of South Carlsbad’s most desirable La Costa neighborhoods, this is a rare opportunity to secure space, privacy, and long-term upside in a location known for lasting value. Just minutes from award-winning schools and less than four miles from the beach, the setting alone makes this a strategic purchase. A generous front yard framed by mature palms and birds of paradise creates a welcoming, resort-style entrance and a sense of seclusion that enhances curb appeal and future resale strength. Inside, vaulted ceilings and expansive Milgard Tuscany-style windows fill the home with natural light, highlighting a floor plan with timeless architecture and excellent bones. Fresh interior paint and durable ceramic tile throughout the main level make it move-in ready today while offering a clean canvas for thoughtful updates over time. The formal living and dining areas provide scale and flexibility rarely found at this price point in La Costa. The remodeled kitchen features painted cabinetry, custom Corian countertops, and stainless steel appliances, including a five-burner range and 2024 dishwasher, and opens to the family room for connected living that can easily be elevated to match your vision. The private backyard is a standout, offering a large covered patio and expansive usable space—room for a future pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, or custom retreat. In a neighborhood where lot size and privacy drive value, this flexibility represents meaningful equity potential. Upstairs, the oversized primary suite offers generous square footage, dual closets, a separate dressing area, and a spacious ensuite bath—an ideal foundation for future enhancement. Secondary bedrooms are well proportioned, and brand-new carpeting adds comfort upstairs. With exterior paint completed in 2024, a three-car garage, newer furnace and water heater, no HOA, and a premier cul-de-sac location, the fundamentals are firmly in place. The opportunity lies in enhancing at your own pace while benefiting from the strength of the surrounding neighborhood. Located within the highly regarded San Dieguito Union School District and near El Camino Creek Elementary, with easy access to Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Leucadia State Beach, premier shopping, dining, and freeways, this home offers what savvy buyers understand: secure the location first, personalize over time, and build equity along the way.

Address 2204 Recodo Court

Carlsbad, CA 92009
Listing Status Active
Asking Price $1,799,900
Original Listing $1,849,900 @ 2025-10-30
Property Condition Updated/Remodeled
Rooms
Separate Family Room, Dressing Area, All Bedrooms Up, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Family Room, Primary Suite
Square Footage 2227 sf
Flooring Tile, Carpet
Bedrooms 4
Full Bathrooms 2
Half Baths 1
Location
Directions La Costa Ave to El Camino Real - turn onto Levante - right onto Anillo Way - turn left onto Palacio Drive - turn right onto Recodo
Market Area 92009 - Carlsbad
Complex La Costa
School District Not Listed
Ownership
Age Restriction 0
Property Type
Mello-Roos Fee $0
HOA Fee $0
HOA Features Gutters, Curbs, Street Lights, Storm Drains, Sidewalks, Suburban
Public Records
County San Diego
Assessor Parcel# 2164930700
Zoning R1
Geographic Areas

Community College District: Mira Costa CC

High School: Canyon Crest Academy

High School: La Costa Canyon

High School: San Dieguito Academy

Middle School: Oak Crest MS

School District: Encinitas SD

Zip Code: 92009

Highway Locator

West of I-15

East of I-5

South of SR-78

Ocean Distance 2.8 miles
Exterior
Style Single Family Residence
Material Pier,Rain Gutters
Lot Size ~ 8,449 sf
Fencing Wood,Excellent Condition
Topography Not Listed
Roof Concrete
Entry Steps 1
Swimming Pool None
Patio Wood, Concrete, Patio Open, Slab
Exclusive Yard 1
Parking
Direct Garage Access
Garage Faces Front
Driveway
Garage Door Opener
Street
Total Spaces: 3
Garage Spaces: 3
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 -
View Neighborhood
Features
Year Built 1978 (source: Assessor)
Laundry Location Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling See Remarks
Heating Forced Air, Central
Sewer/Septic Public Sewer
Fireplaces Living Room (1)
Security Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Interior Features Corian Counters, Unfurnished, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Additional Parcels No
Appliances Yes
Assessments No
Association No
Association Fee 2 0
Attached Garage Yes
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Carport Spaces 0
Common Walls No Common Walls
Construction Materials Stucco
Cooling Yes
Door Features French Doors
Eating Area Dining Room, In Kitchen
Electric Standard, Electricity - On Property
Entry Location 1
Foundation Details Slab
Heating Yes
High School District San Dieguito Union
Land Lease No
Laundry Yes
Levels Two
Living Area Source Assessor
Living Area Units Square Feet
Lot Features Sprinklers In Front, Cul-De-Sac, Lot 6500-9999, Sprinklers Timer, Front Yard, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Rear, Lawn, Yard
Lot Size Source Assessor
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Main Level Bathrooms 1
Main Level Bedrooms 0
New Construction No
Number Of Units Total 1
Number Remotes 0
Parking No
Patio Yes
Pool Private No
Property Attached No
Road Frontage Type City Street
Road Surface Type Paved
Room Kitchen Features Kitchen Open to Family Room, Corian Counters
Sprinklers Yes
Tax Census Tract 200.35
Tax Model
View Yes
Well Depth 0
Well Gallons Per Minute 0
Well Pump Horsepower 0
Well Report No
Window Features Double Pane Windows, Blinds
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Property Tax estimate of 1% of listing price does not include local voter-approved bonds/assessments, supplemental taxes for new construction or ownership changes, extra local fees, etc.
Listing Source
Platform CRMLS
AOR Orange County
MLS Number OC25250437
Courtesy of HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
Listing Agent Jacqueline Walker
coastalhomeseekers@gmail.com