Poinsettia
Places to skate, play soccer and surf close to home
Poinsettia Park is where a lot of locals come to play tennis and pickleball. It also has a dog park, a playground, and is a meeting place for a group of moms for fitness classes. Aviara Community Park is another popular spot, boasting a large turf soccer field and a baseball field. Swimmers and shredders can find an aquatic center and skate park just east at Alga Norte Community Park. Nearby golf courses, including a public championship course, are go-tos for tee time and lessons. The beach is a short drive away, and city trails promote an active lifestyle. Hikers can look up trail difficulty and connectivity through the online portal GoHike Carlsbad. Four miles away is Legoland California Resort, which features a theme park and aquarium. Locals can walk trails, boat and fish in surrounding lagoons — the farthest roughly 6 miles away.Suburban layout with parks, churches and winding roads
Southwestern-style homes are common here. “You have a wide range of size variations from entry level all the way up to very, very large estate-style homes,” Schwartz says. “This neighborhood is fairly established. There is not a lot of room for building. But there are small infill projects here and there.” Neighborhood streets are compact and somewhat hilly, many with small front yards springing with palm trees. Greenbelts between subdivisions and anchoring neighborhood parks add spaciousness. The landscape is overall suburban, yet main roads lead throughout, winding past churches, schools and businesses. Mountains rise in the distance. Single-family homes range from $925,000 to $1.9 million. Larger and more luxurious properties fetch more than $2 million to about $3.7 million. Townhouses and condos sell for around $680,000 to $1.7 million.A-rated schools with advanced academic opportunities
Students attend the Carlsbad Unified School District. They may begin at Poinsettia Elementary and generally transition to Aviara Oaks Middle before filtering into Carlsbad High School. All of these schools earn an A from Niche. The high school helps students advance their studies through internships and an AP capstone project.Regional chains, local eateries and outlet shopping nearby
The Story Caffè is a go-to coffee shop next to North Coast Calvary Chapel in Poinsettia. But shopping and dining are mostly clustered northeast of the neighborhood, surrounding the highway and Palomar Airport Road. Places to dine include national and regional fast-food chains, including Chick-fil-A, Miguel's Cocina and In-N-Out. The Windmill Food Hall features a selection of food from local vendors — including Thai Style, Craft Pizza and Lobster Lab — and a full bar serving signature cocktails. The food hall also hosts weekly events, including trivia nights and live music. Costco is near the shopping center for bulk shopping. North of the neighborhood, Carlsbad Premium Outlets has high-end brands and casual retailers. In Carlsbad Village, around 6 miles away, residents can peruse a collection of shops and eateries within walking distance.Trails, transit and beach access
Poinsettia is built off Interstate 5, which takes commuters south to San Diego. Poinsettia Lane passes westward through the neighborhood toward the beach. Travelers can take advantage of nearby bus stops serviced by the North County Transit District. Poinsettia is south of a public airport used by commercial and general aviation, so residents can expect to hear some noise from overhead aircraft.
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Kathryn Ashworth
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jeannine Savory
Jeannine Savory
Responds QuicklyThe Agency
(619) 329-9399
121 Total Sales
3 in Poinsettia
$975K - $1.5M Price Range
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Elizabeth Finley
Elizabeth Finley
eXp Realty of California, Inc
(760) 621-7934
44 Total Sales
2 in Poinsettia
$815K - $1.6M Price Range
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Tim Diamond
Tim Diamond
Compass
(858) 201-5223
118 Total Sales
3 in Poinsettia
$1.1M - $2.1M Price Range
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Raini Gordy
Raini Gordy
Willis Allen Real Estate
(858) 203-2088
50 Total Sales
1 in Poinsettia
$1,310,000 Price
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Jessica Nguyen
Jessica Nguyen
HomeSmart Realty West
(858) 465-5523
95 Total Sales
2 in Poinsettia
$1.6M - $1.7M Price Range
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Michael Solis
Michael Solis
Keller Williams San Diego Metro
(442) 273-1951
186 Total Sales
1 in Poinsettia
$1,140,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Aviara Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Soccer
Poinsettia Community Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Grills
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Poinsettia | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Poinsettia Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Poinsettia, Carlsbad sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Poinsettia, Carlsbad over the last 12 months is $1,234,250, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,262,497
Median Sale Price
$1,234,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,680,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,115,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$875,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
166
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$738
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,285
Number of Homes for Sale
20
Median Year Built
1997
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,205
Above the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,132
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,256
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jul 1211am - 2pm
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Saturday, Jul 121 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jul 121 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,570 - $5,190 per month
- Seascape Apartment Homes
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 670+ Sq Ft
- 6938 Seascape Dr
- Carlsbad, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
14,406
Median Age
44
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$172,502
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$187,762
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
College Graduates
65.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
15
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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