Tucked away on a secluded street just steps from the legendary Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, 2020 Playa Rd is more than a home - it's a statement. A bold, single-level architectural masterpiece, this nearly 4,000-square-foot residence is a rare blend of art deco style, organic modernism, and bespoke craftsmanship. Step through striking steel-framed double doors, and you're immediately transported to a serene courtyard with twin fountains, which sets a cinematic tone - where water meets stone, where light plays against texture. Inside, the transformation is nothing short of breathtaking: European oak wood flooring juxtaposed with dramatic granite underfoot, soft-close custom cabinetry, veined quartz surfaces, and curated designer lighting that brings sculptural warmth to every space. The interiors embrace natural light as an art form, with atriums, an interior garden room, and soaring floor-to-ceiling windows dissolving boundaries between indoors and out. The interplay of greenery and architecture creates a living, breathing space that feels both elevated and grounding. Each of the three bedrooms and four full baths has been meticulously redesigned, with an emphasis on spa-like tranquility and rich materiality. The primary suite is a sanctuary of its own, complete with a private in-ground spa just beyond its doors and a fireplace that adds an intimate glow. Two additional fireplaces punctuate the home, layering warmth and ambiance. Set on 0.4 acres of professionally landscaped grounds, this home is as functional as it is beautiful - owned solar, EV charging, and whole-house audio ensure it's as future-forward as it is timeless. And when it's time to indulge, your golf cart is your passport - just one block away lies the award-winning golf courses, tennis, pickleball, pools, and spa at La Costa. For those who appreciate architecture that tells a story and design that elevates everyday living, 2020 Playa Rd is a singular masterpiece.
Sold for $3,550,000
Listed by: Swell Property • Drew Davis • Contact: 760-766-6543
Bought with: LPT Realty
$3,550,000
2020 Playa Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009
3beds
3,969sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.41 Acres Lot
$3,573,000 Zestimate®
$894/sqft
$7,904 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,573,000
$3.29M - $3.89M
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Art deco styleSoaring floor-to-ceiling windowsPrivate in-ground spaSecluded streetOrganic modernismRich materialityInterior garden room
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Listed by:
Drew Davis DRE #01373511 drew@thedavisgrp.com,
Swell Property
Bought with:
Shannon Brookstein, DRE #01945431
LPT Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2502154
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: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Atrium, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Pantry, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Stone Counters, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Upgraded
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen, Utility Sink, Walk-In Pantry
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Pantry
- Features: Walk-In Pantry
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Furnished, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sunken Living Room, Bar, Wired for Sound, Atrium, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Stone, Wood
- Doors: Atrium Doors, Double Door Entry
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Bonus Room, Gas, Great Room, Primary Bedroom
- Furnished: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,969 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 2151305600
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Golf, Gutter(s), Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban
- Security: Prewired
Location
- Region: Carlsbad
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $894/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,375,000
- Annual tax amount: $26,296
- Date on market: 3/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/25/2025 | Sold | $3,550,000-6.5%$894/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #NDP2502154 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2025 | Pending sale | $3,795,000$956/sqft |
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| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,795,000+59.8%$956/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #NDP2502154 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2024 | Sold | $2,375,000-2.1%$598/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #NDP2407424 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2024 | Pending sale | $2,425,000$611/sqft |
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| 8/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,425,000$611/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,296 +207.9% | $2,375,000 +218.7% |
| 2024 | $8,539 +1.2% | $745,274 -53% |
| 2023 | $8,439 -51.4% | $1,586,857 +2% |
| 2022 | $17,364 +1% | $1,555,743 +2% |
| 2021 | $17,199 +0.9% | $1,525,239 +1% |
| 2020 | $17,052 +129.5% | $1,509,600 +121.5% |
| 2019 | $7,429 -2.7% | $681,463 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,634 +1.6% | $668,102 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,513 +4% | $655,003 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,227 +0.8% | $642,161 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,168 +2% | $632,517 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,026 | $620,127 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $617,326 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $605,223 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $593,357 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $588,923 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $590,323 +2.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $575,449 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $564,166 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $553,105 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $542,260 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $531,628 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $521,886 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $511,653 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $501,621 |
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Neighborhood: Rancho La Costa
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