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3701 Catalina Drive

Carlsbad, CA 92010

5 beds
3 baths
2,124 sqft
12,092 sqft lot
$800 per sqft
1976 build
– on site

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The Old Fire Station No. 3,a rare opportunity to own a special piece of Carlsbad history.Renovated throughout in 2020,the original firehouse was completely transformed to create a well-appointed home.Occupying a massive 12,000SF corner lot on a residential cul-de-sac,this home offers ample space with 5 bedrooms,2.5 bathrooms,and a truly one-of-a-kind 1,500+SF garage.Capable of accommodating 9+ cars,high-top Sprinter vans,RVs,boats, the garage is the car collector’s dream,rare to come by.The sheer volume of this space,14' height within,and access front-to-back with massive 12’ roll-up doors at both front and rear of the structure,the potential is endless (It’d be hard-pressed to ever recreate in a neighborhood like this again) Upon arrival, the curb appeal from the street is stunning from the oversized garage doors,charming blue & white exterior,original flagpole,farmhouse rail fencing,a beautiful corner tree with swing chair, and low maintenance turf yard.Taken to the studs to create an inviting farmhouse interior,upon entry a massive great room draws you in.One large room encompasses dining,family,and kitchen with vaulted ceilings in the living space.Substantial upgrades including a new kitchen, all new bathrooms,new vinyl windows and flooring,new PEX plumbing,electrical/LED recessed lighting,new drywall/insulation throughout,vaulted ceilings in the great room,new shaker cabinetry and doors with fresh casings,baseboards,and crown moldings,plantation shutters,A/C,and a newly enclosed 5th bedroom/office space downstairs with stackable laundry closet all create a new and inviting home.The chef’s kitchen was fully remodeled with shaker cabinetry,stainless appliances,subway tile,farmhouse sink,and quartz counter tops.In the backyard,sliding doors lead to a massive turf yard on one side and on the other, additional pull-through parking/patio space(space for many uses:sport court, ADU, pool),divided by low fencing with new landscaping and perimeter fencing enclosing the expansive spaces.Additionally,the south side of the property offers parking for a full-size RV.Upstairs features 4 bedrooms including the master suite with en-suite bathroom with dual sinks,quartz counters and farmhouse cabinetry.No HOA, great Carlsbad School District schools nearby,easy freeway access,close to the mall, restaurants,grocery stores,and a straight shot to great surfing and beaches.A special offering, don’t miss the opportunity to own a rare piece of Carlsbad history.

Listed By CRMLS_CA / Christian Wach / Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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MLS# OC21265491 —

The Building

Year Built:

1976
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Drywall Walls, Stucco, Wood Siding
Total Number Of Units:

1
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Roof:

Asphalt, Shingle
Foundation:

Slab
Structure Type:

House
Exterior Features:

Lighting, Rain Gutters
Stories Total:

2
Entry Level:

1
Patio And Porch Features:

Concrete, Patio
Patio:

1
Accessibility Features:

32 Inch Or More Wide Doors, Parking
Common Walls:

No Common Walls
Faces:

East

Interior

Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Home Automation System, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters
Levels:

Two
Kitchen Features:

Kitchen Open to Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-closing drawers
Eating Area:

Dining Room
Door Features:

Mirror Closet Door(s)
Window Features:

Custom Covering, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
Flooring:

Vinyl
Room Type:

Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Fireplace:

No
Fireplace:

None
Laundry:

In Closet
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2124.00

Location

Directions:

Exit CA-78 at El Camino Real, Right on El Camino Real, Left on Chestnut Ave, Right on Catalina Dr, Home is on Right.
Latitude:

33.16407900
Longitude:

-117.31942600

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Condition:

Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
Lot Features:

0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Rectangular Lot, Level, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinklers Timer
Lot Size Area:

12092.0000
Lot Size Acres:

0.2776
Lot Size SqFt:

12092.00
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
View:

1
View:

Neighborhood
Fencing:

Excellent Condition, Split Rail, Wood
Fence:

Yes
Sprinklers:

Yes
Security Features:

Fire and Smoke Detection System, Security System
Road Frontage:

City Street
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Additional Parcels:

No
Other Structures:

Shed(s)
Land Lease:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Census Tract:

198.04
Tax Tract:

5493
Tax Lot:

1

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

5
Main Level Bedrooms:

1

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Bathroom Features:

Shower, Shower in Tub, Double sinks in bath(s), Double Sinks In Master Bath, Exhaust fan(s), Quartz Counters, Remodeled
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

2
Main Level Baths:

1
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Parcel Number:

1671542000

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Utilities:

Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

220 Volts in Garage
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Included:

Yes

Schools

High School District:

Carlsbad Unified

The Community

Subdivision:

Carlsbad West
Subdivision:

Carlsbad West
Features:

Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
Association:

No
Pool:

None
Senior Community:

No
Private Pool:

No
Spa Features:

None
Assessments:

No
Assessments:

None

Parking

Parking:

Yes
Parking:

Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Oversized, RV Access/Parking, RV Garage
Parking Spaces:

13.00
Attached Garage:

Yes
Garage Spaces:

9.00
Uncovered Spaces:

4.00
RV Parking:

50x110
Remotes:

2

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
1/12/22 Jan 12, 2022	Sold	CRMLS_CA	$1,700,000	13.7%
12/22/21 Dec 22, 2021	Pending	CRMLS_CA	$1,495,000
12/17/21 Dec 17, 2021	Listed / Active	CRMLS_CA	$1,495,000	17.3% (15.0% / YR)

House Sold on 1/12/2022

$1,700,000

Listing provided by broker:

Christian Wach

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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3701 Catalina Drive

Carlsbad, CA 92010