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Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad Neighborhood

Arroyo La Costa

The Market

Arroyo La Costa by the Numbers

Closed sales and leases of homes in Arroyo La Costa, from the MLS, as of Oct 14, 2026.

Median sale price
$2,459,500
16 sales, last 12 months
Homes sold
16
Last 12 months (60 sales in 3 years)
Median days on market
7 days
Last 12 months
Sale to asking price
100.0%
38% sold over asking, last 12 months
Median house
$2,459,500
16 sales, last 12 months
Median rent
$6,370/mo
8 leases, last 24 months
Prices Over Time

Median Sale Price by Year

$1.31M202035 sales$1.65M202146 sales$2.09M202224 sales$2.07M202316 sales$2.10M202431 sales$2.09M202516 sales$2.53M2026*13 sales
Median sale price by year in Arroyo La Costa
YearSalesMedian price
202035$1,310,000
202146$1,647,500
202224$2,090,000
202316$2,066,900
202431$2,100,000
202516$2,087,500
2026 (so far)13$2,530,000
All homes sold in Arroyo La Costa each year (houses, condos and townhomes). *This year so far. A year with fewer than 5 sales shows no median.
About the Neighborhood

Living in Arroyo La Costa

Homes
1,073 residential parcels: 1,073 houses
Built
Mostly 1999 to 2002
House size
2,915 sq ft (most 2,221 sq ft to 3,590 sq ft)
Lot size (houses)
8,448 sq ft (most 6,275 sq ft to 12,071 sq ft)
HOA dues
60 of 60 sales in the last 3 years had dues: median $140 a month (most $135 to $170)
Master plan
Arroyo La Costa Master Plan (MP 88-01), 528.78 acresCity of Carlsbad, checked Oct 14, 2026.

Homes, years and sizes from San Diego County parcel records; HOA dues from the MLS listings of homes sold here.

The area around Arroyo La Costa's homes (its master plan has no city outline of its own), on the City of Carlsbad's neighborhood map.
Renting

What Homes in Arroyo La Costa Rent For

Median rent signed on leases that closed in the last 24 months. Where Arroyo La Costa has fewer than 8 leases for a size, the figure is for a wider area, and it says which.

  • Studio or 1 bedroom
    $3,285/mo
    ZIP 92009, 17 leases
  • 2 bedrooms
    $3,548/mo
    ZIP 92009, 60 leases
  • 3 bedrooms
    $4,625/mo
    ZIP 92009, 64 leases
  • 4+ bedrooms
    $6,675/mo
    ZIP 92009, 72 leases
Public Schools

Schools Zoned for Arroyo La Costa

The public schools the districts assign to homes in Arroyo La Costa, from their attendance areas, with the share of Arroyo La Costa's homes each one serves and the share of its students who met the state standard on the 2024-25 tests.

  • Elementary · serves 96% of homes
    El Camino Creek Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab)

    Encinitas Union Elementary · Grades K-6 · met the state standard: 87% reading, 85% math

  • High · serves 100% of homes
    La Costa Canyon High

    San Dieguito Union High · Grades 9-12 · met the state standard: 74% reading, 51% math

California average: 49% reading, 37% math. Boundaries change: confirm a specific address with the district before you buy.

Recently Sold

Recent Sales in Arroyo La Costa

The latest closed sales, by street. Price and how it compared with the asking price.

  • Sitio Caucho$2,651,000

    Oct 5, 2026 · House · 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,211 sq ft · 106.1% of asking

  • Sitio Nispero$2,200,000

    Sep 14, 2026 · House · 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,037 sq ft · 113.4% of asking

  • Via Romaza$2,137,500

    Sep 14, 2026 · House · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,757 sq ft · 97.4% of asking

  • Camino Serbal$2,680,000

    Aug 31, 2026 · House · 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,193 sq ft · 99.3% of asking

  • Sitio Granado$2,200,000

    Aug 20, 2026 · House · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,438 sq ft · 111.2% of asking

  • Avenida Helecho$2,850,000

    Jul 22, 2026 · House · 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,802 sq ft · 114.0% of asking

  • Paseo Avellano$2,745,000

    Jun 3, 2026 · House · 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,511 sq ft · 100.0% of asking

  • Camino Serbal$2,449,000

    May 19, 2026 · House · 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,193 sq ft · 100.0% of asking

  • Corte Tilo$2,600,000

    May 12, 2026 · House · 5 bd · 6 ba · 3,518 sq ft · 100.2% of asking

  • Paseo Arrayan$2,530,000

    Apr 6, 2026 · House · 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,255 sq ft · 101.2% of asking

  • Corte Morera$2,750,000

    Feb 26, 2026 · House · 6 bd · 6 ba · 3,777 sq ft · 98.4% of asking

  • Sitio Caucho$2,415,000

    Feb 19, 2026 · House · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,716 sq ft · 100.0% of asking

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Neighborhood boundaries are the City of Carlsbad's. Sales and leases are closed MLS records tied to their county parcel; medians need at least 5 sales and rents at least 8 leases. Updated Oct 14, 2026.