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La Costa, Carlsbad (92009):

Carlsbad is a seaside resort-town in the NorthCounty section of San Diego County, California. La Costa refers to both a residential community of Carlsbad (including La Costa Valley, La Costa Oaks, La Costa Greens and La Costa Ridge communities) and the world-class golf and tennis resort and spa that thrive at its center. The community is located primarily south of Alga Road, east of El Camino Real, north of Olivenhain Blvd. and west of the north-south portion of Rancho Santa Fe Blvd.

The La Costa Resort and Spa consists of two 18-hole golf courses, resort hotel and condominium units, 19 tennis courts and related retail businesses. La Costa the community is mostly residential, with shopping centers, upscale boutiques and fine dining restaurants.

School Information:

Because of overlapping district lines, schools within the community may be located in one of four school districts. La CostaCanyonHigh School serves residents of Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe and other surrounding communities, along with the southernmost portion of Carlsbad. The popular San Elijo Middle School and San Marcos High School serve students on the north side of the golf course.

Check with the Carlsbad Unified School District for more information:
http://www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us/

Market Statistics: (updated the first week of each Month)

Single Family Detached:

Active Homes:

179

Average List Price:

2010:
2009: $741,934
$769,743

Average Sale Price:

2010:
2009: $725,740
$738,019

# of Homes Sold:

2010:
2009: 168
118

Average Days on Market:

2010:
2009: 56
59