2709 Unicornio St, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
About This Home
Exceptional custom contemporary estate in the heart of La Costa offering over 5,000 SF of endless indoor-outdoor spaces. Designed by renowned architect Sjirk Zilstra, with full remodel in 2016, the home affords light-filled living spaces on a private elevated corner lot with sweeping western views. This unique tri-level home features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, dramatic vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, expansive entertaining areas, & seamless indoor/outdoor flow. The chef’s island kitchen opens to spacious living & dining areas, while multiple large view decks provide the perfect setting for sunset gatherings. Resort-style backyard showcases a sparkling pool, spa, waterfalls, covered fire pit, outdoor BBQ area, & exceptional privacy. Additional highlights include a loft/office with private balcony, multiple fireplaces, hardwood flooring, oversized 4 car garage with custom storage cabinetry. Ideally located near top-rated schools, shopping, dining, golf, beaches, & award-winning Resorts Omni La Costa & Park Hyatt Aviara. Owned Solar in the NEM1 category along with separate entrance to guest wing if desired allows for potential multigenerational options. Pool Heated with Roof Solar. 400 AMP Electrical Service with 2 x 84 Breaker Panels. Guest Wing and Garage design afford endless Work from Home, Family, Fitness, & Hobby options. The mature lush landscape includes multiple fruit trees.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1983
Materials
- Roof: Composition,Membrane,Other/Remarks
- Construction materials: Stucco,Wood
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Pool/Spa/Equipment,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Solar Panels,Washer,Barbecue,Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry features: Electric,Gas
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Carpet,Stone,Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Fire Pit,FP in Family Room,FP in Living Room,Patio/Outdoors
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air Unit
- Cooling features: Central Forced Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 5,011
- Total interior livable area: 5,011 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2153501600
Features
- Levels: 3 Story
- Pool features: Below Ground,Private
- Patio & porch: Balcony,Other/Remarks,Slab
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Gate,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City,Evening Lights,Mountains/Hills,Ocean,Panoramic,Other/Remarks,Neighborhood,City Lights
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Lot size: 0.25 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Covered spaces: 4
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in San Diego County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $14,658 | $175,896 |
| Home Insurance * | $461 | $5,532 |
| Property Taxes | $2,859 | $34,308 |
| Electricity | $1,074 | $12,894 |
| Total | $19,052 | $228,624 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | Price change | $2,899,000 |
| 2026-05-27 | Listed for sale | $3,199,000 |
| 2021-03-24 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2020-05-17 | Listing removed | $9,000 |
| 2020-05-13 | Price change | $9,000 |
| 2020-04-16 | Price change | $8,000 |
| 2019-12-17 | Price change | $7,000 |
| 2019-10-13 | Price change | $8,950 |
| 2019-06-10 | Listed for rent | $9,500 |
| 2017-10-10 | Listing removed | $8,500 |
| 2017-09-29 | Listed for rent | $8,500 |
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