Carlsbad Real Estate Agent With 18 Years in North County
Olivia Dunham is a Carlsbad real estate agent with SPACE Real Estate under LPT Realty. She grew up in Escondido, has worked in North San Diego County real estate since 2008, and is a Contract Specialist who mentors other agents on contracts.
Talk to Olivia about your Carlsbad homeCarlsbad has a little of everything: walkable streets near the Village and the beach, golf course communities, and newer master-planned neighborhoods inland. Each one prices differently, so you need an agent who looks at the right comps, not a citywide average.
Where I help in Carlsbad
La Costa
The hills of southeast Carlsbad, around the La Costa resort and its golf courses. You’ll find everything from condos and townhomes to large single-family homes on hillside streets, many in planned communities with their own HOAs. Some newer sections have Mello-Roos, so buyers should see the tax bill early. I help La Costa sellers price against the right sub-neighborhood, since a view home in the hills and a townhome near El Camino Real are different markets.
What Carlsbad sellers and buyers should know
- Check for Mello-Roos and HOA fees. Some newer Carlsbad communities have special tax districts and HOA dues. Buyers should see the full tax bill early, and sellers should have it ready.
- Coastal homes can have extra rules. Homes in the coastal zone can face added permit steps for remodels. Ask before you plan a big project.
- Price by neighborhood. A home near the Village and a home in La Costa sell to different buyers at different prices. I price from nearby recent sales.
Recent Carlsbad sales
- Woodwind Rd, Carlsbad: sold for $1,300,000, February 2022
- Foothill, Carlsbad: sold for $835,000, July 2017
Carlsbad real estate FAQs
Who is a good real estate agent in Carlsbad?
Look for someone with local sales, strong contract skills and clear pricing. Olivia Dunham has worked in North County since 2008, is a Contract Specialist, and publishes her listing plans: Essentials 2%, Premier 2.5% and Showcase from 3%.
Do Carlsbad homes have Mello-Roos?
Some do, mostly in newer communities. Check the property tax bill or ask your agent to pull it before you make an offer.
How much does it cost to sell a home in Carlsbad with Olivia?
Listing plans start at 2%. Commissions are negotiable and not set by law.
Talk to Olivia about your Carlsbad home
Tell me a little about your plans and I’ll reach out personally.