CARLSBAD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

ABOUT CARLSBAD

Carlsbad is a beautiful area in Northern San Diego and is full of beach houses and cute condos right near the beach. Carlsbad State Beach is the perfect spot for family trips and is close by to some great restaurants and shopping. In the spring, you can visit the Carlsbad flower fields, famous for their endless fields of blooming flowers. Legoland is perfect for families with kids and is only a short drive down the freeway.

There are a number of fun breweries to check out, such as Burgeon Beer Co. and Arcana Brewing. Carlsbad also has great golf courses. The Crossings at Carlsbad is a great spot to golf with your friends and coworkers. They are also a popular spot for weddings. Every spring Carlsbad hosts the Carlsbad Village Street fair, the largest one-day street fair in the nation. They have hundreds of vendors showcasing art, clothing, crafts, and more.

The city great options for schools. Check out Pacific Rim Elementary and Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary for your young ones. Aviara Oaks Middle School and Carlsbad High are good options for intermediate schooling. For more information on schools in the area, click here.

Transportation in Carlsbad is primarily provided by the North County Transit District. This consists of Breeze, the bus line, and Sprinter, the light rail. To travel toward downtown San Diego, take the coaster. This commuter train runs from Oceanside to downtown and makes 8 stops along the way. For more information on transportation in Carlsbad, check out the NCTD website.

Home Prices in Carlsbad

These are the year to date stats as of December 2022. For monthly stats, visit the San Diego Association of Realtors website.

Carlsbad Northwest 92008 Single Family Homes: $1,717,500 median price; Condos $1,200,000 median price 

Carlsbad Southeast 92009 Single Family Homes: $1,850,000 median price; Condos $777,000 median price 

Carlsbad Northeast 92010 Single Family Homes: $1,405,750 median price; Condos $825,500 median price 

Carlsbad Southwest 92011 Single Family Homes: $1,750,000 median price; Condos $1,000,000 median price 

Rental Rates in Carlsbad 

'Rental rates skew high in Carlsbad because of its close proximity to the beach. Single family homes rent for around $3,800. Condos are around $2,900. Even one bedrooms can be as high as $2,400. 

 

Pros of Investing in Carlsbad 

Carlsbad has a primarily Class A renter base. It has a suburban feel with high rental demand. There are also regional attractions like Legoland, plus its own airport. 

Cons of Investing in Carlsbad 

Price-to-rent ratio makes it almost infeasible to positively cash flow. 

Sample Deals in Carlsbad

4022 Layang Layang Circle Unit C - Full Deal Report 

  • $420,000 purchase price ($96,600 cash needed) 
  • -$502/month cash flow 
  • 3.1% cap rate 
  • -6.2% COC

Reliable 3B/2BA condo in a community that we have managed for years in. Keep in mind that even though it doesn't put any money in your pocket on a monthly basis, Carlsbad is a hugely popular area primed for appreciation in years to come.

6682 Encelia Place - Full Deal Report 

  • $829,000 purchase price ($192,970 cash needed) 
  • -$1,404/month cash flow
  • 2.6% cap rate 
  • -8.7% COC 

A brand new construction community that we also manage a property in. It rented very quickly because of the novelty of never having being lived in (on top of being beautifully upgraded, located attractively, smart home wired, central A/C, etc).

Carlsbad Property Management

Good Life Property Management has become experts in Carlsbad property management over the last 7 years. As a result, we know how to effectively market and manage your Carlsbad home. We find that days on market are average when compared to other areas and vacancy is about average as well. Carlsbad property management can be challenging, but doesn’t have to be with Good Life.

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