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Sold for $1,390,000 · Sep 2025

SOLD

Listed at $1,449,777

Sold

1138 Knowles Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Carlsbad, CA

MLS# NDP2507995

874 Sq Ft • Single Family Home2bd • 1ba
9 days on market

Listing Agent

Tim Kirk

Listing Agent

LPT Realty

DRE #: 01941662

Brokerage: LPT Realty

Property Details

2

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

874 sqft

Square Feet

1927

Year Built

0.22 acres

Lot Size

$1,590

Price/Sq Ft

1

Garage Spaces

N/A

HOA

Single Family Home

Property Type

Description

Step back in time and into the romance of Old Mexico and early California with this 98- year-old colonial Spanish bungalow, gracefully set on nearly a quarter- acre, this rare retreat offers both space as well as seclusion, in the highly sought-after Carlsbad Village. Behind the gated entrance, a welcoming courtyard evokes the charm of a mini hacienda- a serene space for morning coffee, intimate gatherings, or simply basking in the coastal breeze. This distinctive, light-filled retreat offers an airy open floor plan with an abundance of fresh air and ocean breezes. This home's timeless architecture blends warmth and history, offering authentic character rarely found today. A unique and beautiful feature is a hidden speakeasy-style cellar adds a whisper of whimsey and character, ideal for wine, storage or creative flex space. The lush grounds are a true gardener's and gourmet's dream, boasting 6 varieties of avocado trees along with lemon, orange, tangerine, loquat, pomegranate and olive trees. Whether you envision preserving its vintage soul or enhancing it with modern touches, this unique property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Carlsbad's living history, all within strolling distance of the village's lively cafe's, boutiques, coaster, and the beautiful beaches. Must see this hidden gem to fully appreciate.

Listing description from the September 2025 sale, as reported to CRMLS.

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Sale history for 1138 Knowles Avenue

3 recorded sales

$1,390,000
Sold September 2025 · listed $1,449,777, on market August 2025, 9 days on market · MLS #NDP2507995 · Source: CRMLS
Listing Agent: Tim Kirk · Listing Office: LPT Realty · Contact: 877-366-2213 · Bought with: OUT OF AREA · OUT OF AREA
$850,000
Sold June 2017 · on market May 2017 · MLS #170027991 · Source: CRMLS
Listing Agent: Serri Rowell · Listing Office: Realty Executives · Contact: 760-438-8450 · Bought with: Faye Hines · ERA Property Movers
$529,000
Sold August 2014 · on market June 2014, 21 days on market · MLS #140034094 · Source: CRMLS
Listing Agent: Roxane Hays · Listing Office: Oceanview Properties · Contact: 760-505-8496 · Bought with: Serri Rowell · Realty Executives

How this sale compares

1138 Knowles Avenue sold for $1,390,000 in September 2025, 4.1% under its $1,449,777 list price, after 9 days on the market. That works out to $1,590 per square foot on 874 square feet. Across 173 closed sales in 92008 over the last 12 months, the median sold price is $1,701,950 and the median is $886 per square foot, 44% below this sale's $1,590.

$1,590
This sale, per sq ft
$886
92008 median per sq ft (12 mo)
$1,701,950
92008 median sold price (12 mo)
173
Closed sales in 92008 (12 mo)
9
Days on market
−4.1%
Sold vs. list price
QuarterClosed sales in 92008Median sold price
Q1 202610$1,387,500
Q2 202684$1,760,975
Q3 202668$1,731,709
Q4 202611$1,442,767

Figures are MLS-reported closed sales (CRMLS); ZIP medians cover the last 12 months. Nalren does not estimate values. Recently sold in Carlsbad · Homes for sale in 92008

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