Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds3,969 sqft

2020 Playa Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.41 acresLot Size
1980Year Built
$894/sq ftPrice per sq ft
7 carsParking Spaces

Description

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...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.
Listing Agent
  1. Drew Davis

    Drew Davis

    Listing Agent

    Swell Property

    DRE #01373511

Listing closed: 04/25/2025 12:00 AM • Source: CRMLS, MLS#: NDP2502154
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,300,000

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

92.3%

Carlsbad, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Swell Property, Drew Davis, DRE #01373511

Sold By LPT Realty, Shannon Brookstein, DRE #01945431

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Property Information for 2020 Playa Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
  • Parking Spaces Total: 7
  • Private Pool: No
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 3969
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 215-130-56-00
  • Property Attached YN: false
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Parking for RV: Garage - Two Door
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Senior Community: No
  • Neighborhood: La Costa
  • Parcel Number: 2151305600
  • Area: 92009 - Carlsbad
  • Elementary School: Carlsbad Unified School District
  • Middle School: Carlsbad Unified School District
  • High School: Carlsbad Unified School District
  • High School District: Carlsbad Unified
  • Directions: East on Arenal Rd off of El Camino Real, Left on Estrella De Mar, Right on Playa. House on the left.

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Lot Size: 0.41 AC / 17,849 SF

Income / Expense / Tax Details

Income Details
  • Financing: Conventional
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 005434
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0

Community / Development

Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Curbs, Golf, Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Property / Structure Info

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Barbecue, Gas Range
  • Interior Features: Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sunken Living Room, Wired for Sound
  • Room Type: Atrium, Entry, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bathroom Features: Double sinks in bath(s), Double Sinks in Primary Bath, Exhaust fan(s), Privacy toilet door, Remodeled, Separate tub and shower, Stone Counters, Upgraded, Shower, Bathtub
  • Bedroom Features: WalkInCloset
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open to Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-closing cabinet doors, Self-closing drawers, Utility sink, Walk-In Pantry
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Water Heater Features: Gas
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Fireplace Features: Bonus Room, Gas, Great Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace Rooms: Bonus Room, Gas, Great Room
  • Fireplace: Bonus Room, Gas, Great Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Stone, Wood
  • Floor Coverings: Stone, Wood
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: Atrium Doors, Double Door Entry
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Security Features: Wired for Alarm System
  • Security: Wired for Alarm System
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Wood
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Structures: Gutters, Storm Drains, Suburban
  • Other Structures: Gutters, Storm Drains, Suburban
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Miscellaneous: Gutters, Storm Drains, Suburban
  • View Description: Trees/Woods
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Spa Features: In Ground, Private
  • Spa Heat: Private Below Ground, Private
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Level, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units: 1
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Levels: One
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Garage - 2 Car, On street
  • Uncovered Spaces: 5
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 5
  • Parking Non-Garage: Garage - Two Door
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage - Two Door
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage - Two Door, Street
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 2020 Playa Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 25, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2502154

$3,550,000—
Apr 25, 2025

Sold

CLAW #NDP2502154MR

$3,550,000—
Apr 25, 2025

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2502154

$3,550,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/25/2025

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2502154

$3,550,000
04/25/2025

Sold

CLAW #NDP2502154MR

$3,550,000
04/25/2025

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2502154

$3,550,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2020 Playa Road

Taxable Value

Land

$2,550,000

Additions

$1,071,000
Total$3,621,000

Tax Record

2025

$26,296 ($2,191 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

3,885 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,885 SqFt

Lot Size

17,849 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1980

Year Renovated

1980

Zoning

R-1

County

SAN DIEGO

APN

215-130-56-00

Schools near 2020 Playa Road

This home is within Carlsbad Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Poinsettia Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Aviara Oaks Middle School
Public6 to 8

Carlsbad High School
Public9 to 12

Sage Creek High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2020 Playa Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009
$3,550,000
3
3,969
17,849
$2,245,000
4
4,007
–
$845,000
3
3.5
2,863
11,710
$465,000
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3,449
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$790,000
4
3,600
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$1,100,000
4
3,400
17,859

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