Carlsbad Homes under $1.25 million

Welcome to Carlsbad, California—a coastal gem nestled in the heart of San Diego County! Known for its stunning beaches, vibrant community, and year-round pleasant climate, Carlsbad is an ideal destination for families, retirees, and anyone seeking a slice of California paradise. With a rich history and a commitment to preserving its natural beauty, Carlsbad offers a unique blend of small-town charm and modern amenities.

One of the most attractive features of Carlsbad is its diverse real estate market, particularly for those looking for homes under $1.25 million. Here, you can find a variety of options that cater to different lifestyles and preferences. From cozy single-family homes in family-friendly neighborhoods to modern townhouses with ocean views, there’s something for everyone. Many of these homes boast spacious layouts, updated kitchens, and beautifully landscaped yards, making them perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the serene California lifestyle.

Living in Carlsbad means having access to pristine beaches, lush parks, and a plethora of outdoor activities, including hiking, surfing, and golfing. The city is also home to top-rated schools, charming boutiques, and delicious dining options, ensuring that residents can enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle.

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to invest in a vacation property, Carlsbad’s real estate market under $1.25 million offers incredible opportunities. Discover the perfect home in this enchanting coastal city and embrace the Carlsbad lifestyle today!

Newest Carlsbad Homes under $1.25 million

$195,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260024863SD MLS ⋅ Coming Soon Status

Elegantly upgraded manufactured home in Lanikai Lane, an ALL-AGES gated coastal community ideally located along Coast Highway, directly across from Carlsbad State Beach. Inviting living room captures a partial ocean view and opens to a front deck with space to relax and enjoy the coastal setting. Dual pane windows. Kitchen features newer cabinetry with granite counter tops, Hall bathroom has an updated vanity and counter top. A full-size laundry area adds everyday convenience. Unique exterior stucco with interior drywall. Second bedroom offers potential for a separate living space, complete with its own bathroom and is ideal for added living flexibility. An enclosed patio room provides versatile space for storage, a home office, or hobbies. Outdoor living spaces include a rear seating area tucked behind the carport, plus a separate outdoor retreat adjoining the rear portion of the home. Covered carport parking completes the package. Lanikai Lane Mobile Home Park is a privately owned community with no HOA fees and an appealing selection of resident amenities, including a pool and spa, clubhouse with a full kitchen and meeting space, and a TV/game room. Enjoy coastal living in a convenient Carlsbad location just across from the ocean.

Carlsbad

$1,050,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260024827SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic ocean views from both levels of this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome in the highly desirable La Costa community. This stunning residence welcomes you with a beautiful foyer and an abundance of natural light, soaring ceilings, skylights, a spacious living room with a fireplace, and a private balcony perfect for enjoying spectacular sunsets. The gourmet kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring a large breakfast bar, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom shelving, and beautiful cabinetry. The spacious primary suite offers a walk-in closet and a spa-inspired en-suite bathroom. Additional highlights include an attached two-car garage with epoxy floors, in-unit laundry, and access to an intimate community pool and spa shared by only eight residences. Ideally located just minutes from world-class beaches, shopping, dining, golf, top-rated schools, and convenient freeway access.

6603 Santa Isabel St Unit #C, Carlsbad

$599,990

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2609520 MLS ⋅ Coming Soon Status

Priced to sell and move-in ready! Corner lot offering lots of light and a low-maintenance yard. Currently the only available listing in this affordable Carlsbad neighborhood. Camino Hills is a small, gated 55+ neighborhood with resort-like amenities, beautiful views, hillside breezes, and many organized community events. Conveniently located near parks, restaurants, golfing, beaches, shopping, etc. There is something for everyone! The clubhouse offers three billiard tables, ping-pong, a kitchen, a large LED Smart TV, plenty of seating, card tables, and more! The clubhouse also includes a year-round heated swimming pool and spa, picnic tables, lounge chairs, restrooms, and showers. The property also offers a cardio fitness room, horseshoe pits, a golf cage, and a private tennis court on top of the hill. Community events include: bingo, book club, group exercise, golf meet-up, and more! This is a special community and place to live.

2299 Lindsay Drive, Carlsbad

$789,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PTP2607664 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Opportunity awaits in this unique multi-level 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium located in Carlsbad and served by the highly regarded San Marcos Unified School District. The flexible floor plan features a spacious loft-style primary suite overlooking the living room with an adjoining vanity and dressing area, while the secondary bedroom offers direct access to a private balcony. The inviting living room features soaring ceilings and a cozy fireplace, creating an open and airy atmosphere. Additional features include central heating, an attached 2-car garage with washer and dryer hookups, and a private driveway for added parking convenience. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and major commuter routes, this home offers an excellent opportunity for a buyer to update and personalize the space to their own style. Property is being sold As-Is.

7302 Alicante Road, Carlsbad

$649,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260024668SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Hard to beat this condo—just like a home! Ideally located approximately 3 miles from Buena Vista Lagoon and just 4.5 miles to the beach, this home is surrounded by lovely residential neighborhoods and offers a peaceful setting at the end of a cul-de-sac, with privacy and a canyon beyond. With no one above or below, it lives much more like a single-family home. Enjoy the generous space this move-in-ready condo offers, including a two-car garage, a spacious private patio for kids or pets to play - approximately 400 square feet, and a well-designed interior. The community offers wonderful amenities, including two pools, a spa, tennis courts, RV parking, a recreation room, and expansive greenbelt areas. It's a winner in my book!

2812 Via Magia, Carlsbad

7019 San Carlos Street Unit 73, Carlsbad

$229,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260024630SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Location, Location, Location! OVERSIZED WEDGE LAKE VIEW LOT! You can have an AMAZING Lake View and Garden at the same time! Potential to install a wrap around porch to showcase the lake views! Large open floorpan maximizes lake view! Ocean Breezes come in directly through the front windows and the sound of the waterfalls off of the lake is smoothing! Home needs TLC but has a TON of potential! Location is a 10 minute walk to South Carlsbad State Beach! LARGE strip mall offers EVERY POSSIBLE amenity from shopping to services all just a walk across the street! Lakeshore Gardens has a multitude of community areas that are upscale, assessible and beautiful!

7019 San Carlos Street Unit 73, Carlsbad

7110 Santa Cruz Street Unit 54, Carlsbad

$413,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260024629SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

ZEN BY THE BEACH! Every Detail within this home has been custom planned and thought out! From the HUGE Wine/Coffee Bar to entertain outside/inside seamlessly, to the attention to detail on the color choices for doors/trim/moulding! BRAND NEW WINDOWS, APPLIANCES, KITCHEN CABINETS, BATHROOMS, WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORING, WATER HEATER, MINI SPLITS IN Primary Bed & Living Areas! Brand New Electrical! Roof has had new coating put on it as well! Ramp allows easy access! LARGE strip mall offers EVERY POSSIBLE amenity from shopping to services all just a walk across the street! Home is located steps away from the secondary gate that has a lighted cross walk to amenities and is only a 10 minute walk to the beach!

7110 Santa Cruz Street Unit 54, Carlsbad

$735,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ NDP2609417 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Price recently reduced to $735,000. Spectacular 180 degree view of the Omni La Costa Golf Course including the green of the 16th hole. The property includes two championship north-south facing tennis courts saltwater swing pool and spa. The pool area even includes two saunas. The monthly dues are only $549 per month in a very well run and funded home owners association. The community very attractive because it is well landscaped and very well maintained. The community is located at the end of a cul-de-sac and is surrounded by the Omni La Costa golf course. The unit has two large master suites with full on-suite bathrooms . The living room and both bedrooms have high ceilings. The living room has an electric fireplace and fantastic views. The second bedroom is currently set up as a large loft. The unit is located in the San Dieguito School District which includes LaCosta Canyon High School, located about 1.8 miles away and Oak Crest middle school is located approximately 3.2 miles away and La Costa Heights Elementary School, is located approximately 1 mile away. Many amenities are close by from multiple grocery stores, restaurants, luxury retail shopping, movie theaters, fantastic golf courses and world class beaches. Ask about owner financing!

2508 Navarra Drive Unit 424, Carlsbad

$729,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ NDP2609412 MLS ⋅ Active Status

A fun fixer opportunity in Carlsbad's Tanglewood community, this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome offers the biggest floor plan in the community. The layout includes a large downstairs living area, an open kitchen, a 2-car garage, and a courtyard that connects directly to the garage. Being sold as is, it is a great fit for an investor or buyer ready to make it their own. Tanglewood offers two swimming pools and spas, tennis and pickleball courts, clubhouses with barbecue areas, playground, and reasonable HOA dues. The community has a peaceful, family-friendly suburban feel, with greenbelts, open outdoor spaces, and walking paths throughout. Centrally located in Carlsbad, this townhome is close to shopping centers, restaurants, movie theaters, and grocery stores, under 5 minutes from the beach and Carlsbad Lagoon, with easy access to the 78 freeway. It is also zoned within the award-winning Carlsbad schools: Buena Vista Elementary, Valley Middle School, Carlsbad High and Sage Creek High School. Buyer and buyer’s agent to verify all in MLS prior to COE. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all in MLS prior to COE.

2714 Via Juanita, Carlsbad

$1,125,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 260024564SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to your coastal piece of paradise in Carlsbad. Blocks from the ocean, this stunning, redesigned condo redefines luxury living in Carlsbad. Stripped down to the studs and masterfully rebuilt, this nearly 2,000-square-foot condo lives like a home. Seamlessly blending timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication, offering privacy and space. From the minute you step inside, you're greeted by vaulted ceilings and an abundance of natural light. No detail has been overlooked: the entirely re-engineered open floor plan features wall-to-wall European white oak hardwood floors, custom cabinetry with Samsung stainless steel appliances, and Italian marble countertops in all the bathrooms. Behind the scenes, the condo features premium upgrades, copper plumbing, a fully rewired electrical system, and a tankless water heater (HVAC/AC ready). Upstairs, luxury goes double. Two massive primary suites with private balconies, custom walk-in closets, and spa-inspired wet baths with Brazilian marble, LED mirrors, and Brizo Luxe Gold fixtures. The permitted third-floor loft is complete with its own full luxury bath—perfect for an office, private gym, or a third ensuite. Nestled in the resort-style Windsong community west of I-5, featuring a newly resurfaced pool and spa, you're a 6-minute walk to the sand at Tamarack State Beach and close to Carlsbad Village. Don't just buy a home. Secure a lifestyle.

4007 Canario Unit E, Carlsbad

$799,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260024536SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Light, bright, and inviting, this spacious Mystic Point townhome offers the comfortable feel of a single-family home in Carlsbad’s Calavera Hills neighborhood. Featuring three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a convenient half bath, and approximately 1,509 square feet, this larger floor plan provides room to relax, entertain, and make yourself at home. Abundant natural light complements the clean interior, while the connected living and dining spaces create an easy flow for everyday living. A welcoming fireplace adds character to the living room, and sliding glass doors extend the space to an outdoor patio—perfect for morning coffee or a quiet evening unwind. Enjoy Mystic Point’s community pool, spa, playground, and barbecue and picnic areas, with Calavera Hills Community Park and scenic trails nearby. Carlsbad’s beaches, village shops, and restaurants round out the lifestyle. A bright, spacious home with the neighborhood amenities and coastal setting that make Carlsbad living so appealing.

3656 Jetty Point, Carlsbad

$450,000

1 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260024525SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

This is your opportunity to own one of the lowest priced condos in Carlsbad. The property does need TLC, but with this cosmetic fixer, you'll be able to remodel it with your choice of finishes after close of escrow. This property lives like a townhome, with no one above or below you, and plenty of windows letting in the natural light. The first floor features a very spacious bedroom with ensuite remodeled bathroom. Downstairs you'll also find a full sized washer and dryer and a large storage closet. The bedroom opens up to a private enclosed back patio. Upstairs, you'll find an additional bathroom, the kitchen and an open concept dining room/living room combo. Plus, the upstairs has a private balcony overlooking the pool. The HOA recently had the exterior repainted, adding a fresh, bright and clean look to both the complex and the private back patio. The property is just minutes from The Omni, coffee shops, restaurants, shopping at The Forum and more. Carlsbad State Beach is approximately a 10-15 minute drive.

2376 Altisma Way Unit H, Carlsbad

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