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Duplex with Back ADU
For Sale
$2,250,000

1011 Knowles Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Variance granted for 2–4 units with two houses on one lot, including a permitted back ADU and fenced yards.

Property Size1,872 SF
Lot Size0.22 Acres
Price / SF$1,201
Days on Market85

Property Features for 1011 Knowles Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,872 SF
Total Parking Spaces 2
Lot size 0.22 Acres
Property subtype Investment

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Fenced Yard Yes
Utilities to Site Yes

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 2

Amenities

walk-in closets
dishwashers
porches
skylights
private spa
laundry room
store room
fenced yards
RV parking

Building Details

Year Built 2011
Stories 1
Units 2
Listing Agency: Compass
Listed By: Jim Klinge · License #00873197
Source: Elliman
Added: Jun 17 Changed: Sep 8 Last Checked: Jun 12 at 3:17PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This for-sale residential income property features two houses on one lot, with a variance granted for 2–4 units. The front home is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath house with approximately 720 square feet, and it has been updated with a new kitchen, bathroom, flooring, and paint. In back, there is a permitted 2-bedroom, 3-bath ADU with approximately 1,152 square feet, described as having been the owner’s home and including a laundry room and a private spa.

The property includes walk-in closets, dishwashers, porches, skylights, fenced yards, and a two-car garage with a store room, plus RV parking. The two houses are positioned west of the freeway, and the lot size is approximately 9,506 square feet.

Utilities are set up with one water meter and two gas and two electric meters. The listing notes that a similar package is available next door, offering the possibility to purchase one two-house property or both properties together for a four-house configuration across two lots.

Key Highlights

  • Variance granted for 2–4 units with two houses on one lot
  • Front 2BR/1BA, 720 SF house plus permitted back ADU (2BR/3BA, 1,152 SF)
  • One water meter and two gas and two electric meters serving the property

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tattoo & Piercing Shop Storage Facility Locksmith Auto Parts Store Food Market

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units
Yes
Fenced yard
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,901
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 92008, CA

27,282
Population
13,102
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
56%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
10.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,623
Density / Sq Mi
$105,371
Median Household Income
$55,965
Median Earnings
$2,343
Median Rent
$1,142,300
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region

7% 2022
7.8% 2023
8.6% 2024
8.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Variance granted for 2–4 units with two houses on one lot, including a permitted back ADU and fenced yards.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1011 Knowles Ave Carlsbad, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Variance granted for 2–4 units with two houses on one lot; Front 2BR/1BA, 720 SF house plus permitted back ADU (2BR/3BA, 1,152 SF); One water meter and two gas and two electric meters serving the property
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