Listed by Deborah See•DRE #02003187• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Contact: deborahmsee@gmail.com
For sale
$999,999
Est. $7,146/mo —
2
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
1,435
sq ft
2980 Ridgefield Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92010
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About this home
Welcome to beautiful coastal Carlsbad living in the desirable community of The Cape at Calavera Hills! This beautifully updated, two-story end-unit townhome offers 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, approximately 1,435 square feet of inviting living space, and a spacious private backyard perfect for enjoying Southern California’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Step inside to discover fresh paint, beautiful new flooring, and stylish updates throughout. The welcoming living room features a cozy fireplace and ceiling fan, while the adjoining dining area offers a comfortable space for gathering. The updated kitchen showcases gorgeous quartz countertops, new cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. A convenient powder room completes the main level. Upstairs, the generously sized primary suite features a spacious walk-in closet and private bathroom. A second spacious bedroom and additional full bathroom provide comfort and flexibility. Step outside to your own private backyard retreat! Featuring a generous grassy area and shaded pergola, this wonderful outdoor space is ideal for entertaining, alfresco dining, or simply relaxing in Carlsbad’s beautiful coastal climate. Additional highlights include an attached two-car garage with laundry and access to the community swimming pool. Enjoy maintained common areas and a convenient location near Calavera Hills Community Park, offering playgrounds, tennis courts, sports fields, and recreational opportunities. Scenic hiking trails, shopping, dining, and Carlsbad’s beautiful beaches are also nearby. Beautifully updated, ideally located, and move-in ready. Welcome home!
Calavera Hills, located between Lake Calavera and the Agua Hedionda Lagoon, is a hillside and trail-laced Carlsbad neighborhood with volcanic open space and canyon views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lake Calavera Trailhead off Tamarack Avenue, where hikers, dog-walkers, and mountain bikes set the daily rhythm. Homes lean toward late-20th-century stucco and tile-roof designs on curving streets that follow the terrain. Calavera Nature Preserve frames mornings with loop trails and basalt outcrops. For a local night out, Pizza Port Carlsbad anchors the craft-beer-and-slices tradition. The Carlsbad Village Theatre and the Carlsbad Farmers Market add a cultural, small-batch counterpoint nearby.
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Market insights
2980 Ridgefield Ave · $999,999
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 34 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.0%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$999,999
Median sale price in this area is $731,751. (27% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fireplace in the living room
Primary suite
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Laundry & utility
Laundry in the garage
Exterior features
Community pool
View
Home design
Two stories
Entry on the first level
Parking
Attached garage
2 garage spaces
2 parking spaces
HOA & community
Part of an association
Monthly association fee of $523
Association amenities include front yard and grounds maintenance, and a pool
Street lighting
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Property sold off-market. Inputting in MLS for comp purposes. End-unit townhome in a desirable Calavera Hills community offering access to a community pool. The home features two spacious primary suites upstairs and a generously sized private yard. While in need of significant improvements, the property offers an excellent opportunity for the buyer to personalize and create a comfortable home in a prime Carlsbad location.
Public Records
Sep 14, 2026
Sold
$725,000
$505/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 6, 2002
Sold
$289,000
$201/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 3, 2000
Sold
$201,500
$140/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,580 (+3.6%)
$226,017 + $209,445
$435,462
2024
$4,422 (+0.6%)
$221,586 + $205,339
$426,925
2023
$4,398 (+1.6%)
$217,242 + $201,313
$418,555
2022
$4,328 (+0.8%)
$212,983 + $197,366
$410,349
2021
$4,294 (+0.7%)
$208,807 + $193,497
$402,304
2020
$4,265 (+1.9%)
$204,713 + $189,703
$394,416
2019
$4,187 (+4.4%)
$202,614 + $187,758
$390,372
2018
$4,009 (+1.7%)
$198,642 + $184,077
$382,719
2017
$3,941 (+4.2%)
$190,930 + $176,930
$367,860
2016
$3,780 (+0.4%)
$190,930 + $176,930
$367,860
2015
$3,764 (+1.7%)
$187,187 + $173,461
$360,648
2014
$3,700 (+0.1%)
$180,765 + $167,510
$348,275
2013
$3,695 (+3.8%)
$180,765 + $167,510
$348,275
2012
$3,559 (+0.2%)
$179,949 + $166,753
$346,702
2011
$3,552 (+3.8%)
$172,960 + $160,276
$333,236
2010
$3,423
$172,960 + $160,276
$333,236
2009
$3,423 (+2.2%)
$171,668 + $159,079
$330,747
2008
$3,351
$172,076 + $159,457
$331,533
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,162 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1984
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,435
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,435
Year built
1984
Style
Townhouse
County
San Diego County
APN
1674512400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 2026.
P-C
Planned Community Zone
The intent and purpose of the P-C, planned community zone, is to: Provide a method for and to encourage the orderly implementation of the general plan and any applicable specific plans by the comprehensive planning and development of large tracts of land under unified ownership or developmental control so that the entire tract will be developed in accord with an adopted master plan to provide an environment of stable and desirable character; Provide a flexible regulatory procedure to encourage creative and imaginative planning of coordinated communities involving a mixture of residential densities and housing types, open space, community facilities, both public and private and, where appropriate, commercial and industrial areas; Allow for the coordination of planning efforts between developer and city to provide for the orderly development of all necessary public facilities to insure their availability concurrent with need; Provide a framework for the phased development of an approved master planned area to provide some assurance to the developer that later development will be acceptable to the city; provided such plans are in accordance with the approved planned community master plan; and Ensure that all new and, as appropriate, existing master plans reserve a site or sites for community facilities uses which benefit the community as a whole by satisfying social/religious/human service needs pursuant to Chapter 21.25 of the code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
7.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 2980 Ridgefield Ave
$1,000,716
$717 over list price of $1.00M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $785K to $1.3M.