3209 James Dr

3,272 Sq. Ft.
$565 / Sq. Ft.
3,272
Sq. Ft.
$565
per Sq. Ft.

Description

One-of-a-kind, stunning five bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home featuring attached 1 bedroom and 1 bath unit. Modern craftsman details throughout this custom built property. Solid alder cabinets and doors, soaring ceilings, gorgeous archways, wrought iron details and copper kitchen vent hood. Entertainer's dream theater with reclining chairs, formal dining room & huge backyard. This comfortable property lives like a single level with 3 bedrooms on first floor and one bedroom and theater on second floor. Additional...One-of-a-kind, stunning five bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home featuring attached 1 bedroom and 1 bath unit. Modern craftsman details throughout this custom built property. Solid alder cabinets and doors, soaring ceilings, gorgeous archways, wrought iron details and copper kitchen vent hood. Entertainer's dream theater with reclining chairs, formal dining room & huge backyard. This comfortable property lives like a single level with 3 bedrooms on first floor and one bedroom and theater on second floor. Additional unit on second level, separate staircase accessed through garage. This section of james drive in olde carlsbad with mature trees and custom homes feels like stepping back in time. Friendly neighborhood close to beaches, shopping, freeways and amazing restaurants. Short distance to magnolia elementary, valley middle and carlsbad high. Must see!

Property Details for 3209 James Drive

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Park/Greenbelt
Parking Spaces Total
2
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
None
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
3272
Assessor Parcel Number
156-212-24-00
LISTING UPDATED: 10/25/2025 11:30 AM

Property Details for 3209 James Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #NDP2110882
Days on Market10
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2003
Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,911 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Sandra Sarro, DRE #01412332; Compass, Anna Lehr, DRE #02063620

Sold By Compass, Drake Thompson, DRE #02029563; Compass, Anne Murphy Schreiber, DRE #01906978

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Building Information for 3209 James Drive

Stories2Year Built2003Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,911 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,785 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,017

Property Taxes

$1,768

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3209 James Drive

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Conventional
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: PM1847
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $103
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Unknown
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Biking
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Room Type: Formal Entry
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Fireplace: FP in Living Room
  • Cooling: None
  • Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://youtu.be/4bx0AuVnD6U
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://youtu.be/4bx0AuVnD6U
Exterior Features
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units: 1
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Levels: Two
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 3209 James Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 28, 2021

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2110882

$1,850,000
Oct 28, 2021

Sold

CLAW #NDP2110882MR

$1,850,000
Oct 28, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2110882

$1,850,000
Oct 7, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1475247780

$1,850,000

+12.5% / yr

Sep 28, 2021

Pending

CRMLS #NDP2110882

Sep 28, 2021

Pending

CLAW #NDP2110882MR

Sep 28, 2021

Pending

SDMLS #NDP2110882

Sep 18, 2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2110882MR

$1,999,000
Sep 18, 2021

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2110882

$1,999,000
Sep 18, 2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2110882

$1,999,000
Aug 9, 2021

Expired

SDMLS #NDP2106424

Aug 8, 2021

Expired

CRMLS #NDP2106424

$1,999,000
Aug 5, 2021

Expired

CLAW #NDP2106424MR

$1,999,000
Jun 25, 2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2106424

$1,999,000
Jun 18, 2021

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2106424

Jun 18, 2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2106424MR

$1,999,000
Apr 29, 2021

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2106424

$1,999,000
Jan 7, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #82286460

$180,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/28/2021

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2110882

$1,850,000
10/28/2021

Sold

CLAW #NDP2110882MR

$1,850,000
10/28/2021

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2110882

$1,850,000
10/07/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1475247780

$1,850,000

+12.5% / yr

09/28/2021

Pending

CRMLS #NDP2110882

09/28/2021

Pending

CLAW #NDP2110882MR

09/28/2021

Pending

SDMLS #NDP2110882

09/18/2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2110882MR

$1,999,000
09/18/2021

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2110882

$1,999,000
09/18/2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2110882

$1,999,000
08/09/2021

Expired

SDMLS #NDP2106424

08/08/2021

Expired

CRMLS #NDP2106424

$1,999,000
08/05/2021

Expired

CLAW #NDP2106424MR

$1,999,000
06/25/2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2106424

$1,999,000
06/18/2021

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2106424

06/18/2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2106424MR

$1,999,000
04/29/2021

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2106424

$1,999,000
01/07/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #82286460

$180,000

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

Public Records for 3209 James Drive

Taxable ValueLand$1,432,630Additions$530,604Total$1,963,234
Tax Record2025$21,214 ($1,768 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt3,272 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,272 SqFtLot Size9,911 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN156-212-24-00

Schools near 3209 James Drive

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
Magnolia Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Valley 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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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Sandra Sarro, DRE #01412332; Compass, Anna Lehr, DRE #02063620

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