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$747,450$697 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $465,000 on Jan 20, 2021

6971 SANDPIPER PL

CARLSBAD, CA 92009
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,073 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Pre-foreclosure (NOD)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
A foreclosure-related notice has been recorded for this property.

Valuation

$747K
$716K low$779K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$465,000 · Jan 20, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,045 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$513,394 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$203,718
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$309,676
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$503,328

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.45
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
85
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
37
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
13
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
89
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountySAN DIEGO
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Aviara Oaks Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Poinsettia Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Carlsbad High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi

District: Carlsbad Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92009These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.46
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.234

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,852
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,700 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$160,858
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$189,229
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.13 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

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How this home compares

6971 Sandpiper Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 95% of homes in Poinsettia
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in San Diego County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Carlsbad 92009
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Poinsettia
  • Older than 71% of homes in Poinsettia

What homes are worth in Carlsbad 92009

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$583K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Carlsbad 92009.

How it measures up in Carlsbad 92009

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Carlsbad 92009.

Estimated value$747,450
CheaperTypical $1,646,876Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$697
CheaperTypical $682Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,073 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size4.57 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 6971 Sandpiper Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePoinsettiaCarlsbad 92009San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$747,4505% of homes10% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$69728% of homes55% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,073 ft²10% of homes6% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.57 ac91% of homes89% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than198529% of homes35% of homes50% of homes

About 6971 Sandpiper Pl

How much is 6971 Sandpiper Pl, Carlsbad, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6971 Sandpiper Pl, Carlsbad, CA is $747,450 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $716,007 to $778,893. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6971 Sandpiper Pl, Carlsbad, CA last sell?

6971 Sandpiper Pl, Carlsbad, CA last sold on Jan 20, 2021 for $465,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 6971 Sandpiper Pl, Carlsbad, CA?

6971 Sandpiper Pl, Carlsbad, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,073 square feet of living space.

When was 6971 Sandpiper Pl, Carlsbad, CA built?

6971 Sandpiper Pl, Carlsbad, CA was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 6971 Sandpiper Pl, Carlsbad, CA?

6971 Sandpiper Pl, Carlsbad, CA is assigned to Aviara Oaks Middle School (middle), rated A; Poinsettia Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Carlsbad High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Carlsbad Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6971 Sandpiper Pl, Carlsbad, CA compare to other homes in Carlsbad 92009?

Among the 15,341 homes in Carlsbad 92009, it is worth more than 10% of them ($747,450 against a typical $1,646,876), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($697 against a typical $682), it is bigger than 6% of them (1,073 ft² against a typical 2,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (4.57 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1985 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than 34% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 6971 Sandpiper Pl, Carlsbad, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6971 Sandpiper Pl, Carlsbad, CA was $6,045. The county assessed it at $513,394.

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