An early Hollywood escape set on a rare private beach, this Carlsbad multi-family residence features ocean views and a splash of nostalgia. With 50’ of ocean frontage, this dynamic double 7,000SF lot is terraced with four distinct west-facing, ocean-view units. There’s a two-bedroom residence with an office, a woodpaneled cottage with an ocean-view settee, a sunny studio w/ a sprawling balcony and a midcentury zig-zag roof bungalow commissioned by a Hollywood costume designer as his seaside shangri-la. Today, the 3,463SF building boasts major potential and proximity; walk to buzzy Carlsbad Village with a Michelin-star culinary scene. Recalling an earlier era of endless summer utopia, this well-maintained four-unit multifamily property features quadruple views of the Pacific Ocean on a private swath of sand. One of San Diego’s most booming beachtowns, Carlsbad Village has become a new-era, multi-gen destination for foodies, families and retirees drawn to the pedestrian spirit. Explore artisan coffee shops, renowned restaurants and a cultural scene that includes surf-board shapers, glass blowers and New Village Arts community theater. You are central to the action. Walk everywhere. The Carlsbad Village train station provides true metropolitan living; ride the Coaster downtown to Padre games, make reservations in Little Italy, or go north to explore ever-vibrant Oceanside on foot. Here, each unit allows for independent living, yet proximity encourages residents to come together socially. Shared spaces include the beachfront and fire pit, an outdoor shower and extra storage for beach toys. The property captures the relaxed, laconic vibe of mid-60s beach life. With lapping blue waves and your toes in the sand, the Carlsbad coastline still feels worlds away from the bustle of Southern California. Originally built in 1962, the house was designed as an escape pad for Robert Ellsworth, a second-gen costume designer from a Hollywood family who worked with directors Alfred Hitchcock, Robert Wise and Stephen Spielberg.
Sold for $7,600,000 on 05/29/25
$7,600,000
2747 Ocean St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
5beds
--sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1962
-- sqft lot
$7,543,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,937 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 13, 2025 at 04:40am
Listed by:
Rande Turner DRE #00857729 858-945-8896,
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty,
Melissa James DRE #02041041 858-280-6068,
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Bought with:
Daniel Zavalani, DRE #02158161
HomeSmart Realty West
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250023472
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air Unit, Wall/Gravity
Cooling
- N/K
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,463
Property
Features
- Levels: 3 Story
- Pool features: N/K
- Spa features: N/K
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean, Panoramic, Panoramic Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Panoramic Ocean
- Frontage type: Ocean/Sand
Details
- Parcel number: 2031402400
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Wood/Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Meter on Property
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: N/K
Location
- Region: Carlsbad
- Subdivision: CARLSBAD WEST
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$7,543,600