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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 |
| Square Footage | 2227 sf |
| Flooring | Tile, Carpet |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| 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 |
| Age Restriction | 0 |
| Property Type | |
| Mello-Roos Fee | $0 |
| HOA Fee | $0 |
| HOA Features | Gutters, Curbs, Street Lights, Storm Drains, Sidewalks, Suburban |
| County | San Diego |
| Assessor Parcel# | 2164930700 |
| Zoning | R1 |
| Geographic Areas |
Community College District: Mira Costa CC High School: Canyon Crest Academy |
| Highway Locator |
West of I-15 East of I-5 South of SR-78 |
| Ocean Distance | 2.8 miles |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Platform | CRMLS |
| AOR | Orange County |
| MLS Number | OC25250437 |
| Courtesy of | HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty |
| Listing Agent |
Jacqueline
Walker
coastalhomeseekers@gmail.com |
https://www.californiatophomes.com/OC25250437