MLS# 250032740 – 5143 Shore Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Price: $16,200,000
Beds: 6
Baths: 8
Living Area SqFt: 5,285
Status: Active
Property Type: Detached
Year Built: 1980
Days on Website: 9

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Property Description

For this first time on the market, the most iconic oceanfront home in all of Carlsbad—an authentic Italian-inspired villa where timeless elegance meets rare beachfront ownership. Nestled within the coveted Terramar community, this extraordinary 6 bedroom estate offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to not only live at the edge of the Pacific but to own the beach itself. Wake up to the sound of waves lapping just beyond your terrace and enjoy sun-drenched mornings with ocean breezes and panoramic coastal views. Designed for luxurious coastal living, the home features dual oceanfront primary suites, including one with a lavish “See to the Sea” oversized shower. A separate 2 story private-entry casita with ocean views adds flexibility for guests, multigenerational living, or income potential. Inside the gated entry, you’re greeted by a lush, romantic courtyard with a bubbling fountain, pond, colorful bougainvillea, and a stunning curved fireplace—setting the tone for the charm and serenity found throughout. Multiple garden vignettes and inviting outdoor seating areas create the feel of a boutique resort, ideal for quiet reflection or entertaining by the sea. Rich wood floors, graceful architecture, and expansive, light-filled living spaces complete the interior, blending old-world character with modern comfort. Voted Home of the Year in 1991 by San Diego Home and Garden, this landmark property isn’t just a residence—it’s a coastal legacy. Live the lifestyle others only dream about—beauty, privacy, and unforgettable oceanfront memories await.

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Property Details and Features

  • Appliances & Equipment
  • “Dishwasher”
  • “Disposal”
  • “Microwave”
  • “Solar Panels”
  • “Washer”
  • “Built In Range”
  • “Freezer”
  • “Gas Stove”
  • “Gas Range”
  • “Counter Top”
  • Bathrooms
  • 8 total bathrooms
  • 8 full bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 6 total bedrooms
  • 7 possible bedrooms
  • Building
  • Built in 1980
  • Building area total: 5285
  • 2 stories total
  • Living area: 5285
  • Living area units: Sqft
  • Building area units: Sqft
  • “Mediterranean/Spanish”
  • “Stucco”
  • “2 Story”
  • Community
  • “BBQ”
  • “Beach Rights”
  • “Gated Community”
  • Cooling
  • “Central Forced Air”
  • Exterior Features
  • Patio and porch features: “Brick”, “Terrace”
  • Fence
  • “Wood”
  • Fireplaces
  • 6 total fireplaces
  • “FP in Dining Room”
  • “FP in Family Room”
  • “FP in Living Room”
  • “FP in Primary BR”
  • “Patio/Outdoors”
  • Garage
  • 2 spaces
  • Water Features
  • Water source: “Public”
  • Heating
  • “Forced Air Unit”
  • Laundry
  • “Gas & Electric Dryer HU”
  • Listing
  • Listing ID: 250032740
  • List price: $16,200,000
  • 62 days on market
  • Listing contract date: 2025-05-24
  • MLS area major: Coastal North
  • Special listing conditions: “N/K”
  • “Cash”
  • “Cash To Existing Loan”
  • “Cash To New Loan”
  • “Conventional”
  • Location
  • Subdivision: CARLSBAD WEST
  • Lot
  • Size area: 0.35
  • Size units: Acres
  • Parking
  • Total: 6
  • “Attached”
  • Pool
  • “N/K”
  • Property
  • Other structures: “Attached”
  • Property subtype: Detached
  • Property type: Residential
  • “Ocean”
  • Roof
  • “Spanish Tile”
  • Sewer
  • “Public Sewer”
  • “Sewer Connected”

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