Welcome to this light and bright Carlsbad view home, ideally situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac. A private gated courtyard and charming exterior welcome you into a home filled with natural light, soaring ceilings, and a spacious, open-concept floor plan. The oversized kitchen offers abundant counter space and flows seamlessly into the main living areas. The living room features a cozy fireplace and dramatic high ceilings, creating an inviting and airy atmosphere. The backyard space is private, quiet, and has beautiful open views. The versatile floor plan offers a bedroom and full bath on the entry level, while upstairs you'll find a spacious primary suite with an organized walk-in closet and an airy loft that provides flexible space for an office, retreat, or additional living area. Enjoy the convenience of being just a short walk to the community pool and spa. Additional features include an attached two-car garage and a two-car driveway. Perfectly located just minutes from Carlsbad's beautiful beaches, Carlsbad Village, shopping, dining, and highly regarded schools, this home offers an exceptional combination of comfort, views, and coastal Carlsbad living.
For sale
Listed by: First Team Real Estate • Tamara Kapa • 760-415-1244
$799,000
4545 Essex Ct, Carlsbad, CA 92010
2beds
1,348sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1989
-- sqft lot
$795,400 Zestimate®
$593/sqft
$576/mo HOA
What's special
- 5 days |
- 888 |
- 74 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tamara Kapa DRE #01441919 760-415-1244,
First Team Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2607542
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Loft, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Bedroom on Main Level, Loft, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,348 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Door-Single, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: one
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Porch
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Valley
- Park: Tamarack Point
Lot
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Lawn, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 2081330208
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1989
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Pool
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Sport Court, Maintenance Grounds, Park, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
- HOA fee: $576 monthly
- HOA name: Tamararack Point
- HOA phone: 760-585-1700
Location
- Region: Carlsbad
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $593/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $542,171
- Annual tax amount: $5,888
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$795,400
$756,000 - $835,000
$4,199/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000+74.5%$593/sqft |
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| 7/28/2025 | Listing removed | $3,550$3/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,550$3/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Listing removed | $3,550$3/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,550+1.4%$3/sqft |
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| 12/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/9/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,500+7.7%$3/sqft |
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| 12/28/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/18/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,250+25.2%$2/sqft |
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| 5/2/2020 | Listing removed | $2,595$2/sqft |
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| 4/3/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,595$2/sqft |
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| 10/18/2017 | Listing removed | $2,595$2/sqft |
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| 10/6/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,595$2/sqft |
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| 5/17/2016 | Listing removed | $2,595+8.1%$2/sqft |
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| 11/21/2015 | Listing removed | $2,400$2/sqft |
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| 9/18/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,400$2/sqft |
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| 9/17/2015 | Sold | $458,000-2.3%$340/sqft |
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| 8/15/2015 | Listed for sale | $469,000+23.4%$348/sqft |
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| 9/10/2010 | Sold | $380,000$282/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,888 +3.5% | $542,171 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,687 +0.5% | $531,542 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,658 +1.6% | $521,120 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,571 +0.8% | $510,903 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,529 +0.7% | $500,887 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,492 +2.6% | $495,752 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,354 +3.7% | $486,032 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,165 +1.7% | $476,503 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,079 +4.2% | $467,160 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,875 +11.7% | $458,000 +13.1% |
| 2015 | $4,364 +7.6% | $405,079 +8% |
| 2014 | $4,054 | $375,000 +25% |
| 2013 | -- | $300,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $300,000 -21.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $380,000 +88.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $201,913 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $202,394 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $198,427 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $194,538 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $190,724 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $186,986 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $183,321 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $179,962 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $176,434 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $172,976 |
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Neighborhood: Tamarack Point
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Hope Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Calavera Hills Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Carlsbad High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hope
- Middle: Calavera Hills
- High: Sage Creek
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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