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3442 Thunder Drive, Oceanside, California 92056, Oceanside, 92056 - 3 bed, 2 bath

3442 Thunder Drive, Oceanside, California 92056 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$525,000
3442 Thunder Drive, Oceanside, California 92056
3Beds
2Baths
1,026Sqft
0.4Lot
Year Built
1974
Close
-
List price
$525K
Original List price
$525K
Price/Sqft
$512
HOA
$420
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
PTP2508610
Home ConditionFair
Features
Patio
ViewNeighborhood

About this home

We found 4 Cons,6 Pros. Rank: price - $525.0K(19th), sqft - 1026(32th), beds - 3(70th), baths - 2(50th).

3bed/2b move-in ready condo in Oceanside. This ground level single story condo lives like a single family home with only one attached wall and nobody above or below. The home is freshly painted with two of the bedrooms updated with new premium vinyl plank flooring. All three bedrooms have new ceiling fans, Milgard dual-pane windows new blinds throughout, freshly painted and updated closet doors. The kitchen has ample cabinet space with a generous pantry. There are also spacious storage closets in both the living room and hallway. The hallway offers a provision for inside laundry hook-ups and a new vent. The full bathroom is in the primary suite, there is also a nicely upgraded half bath located off the hallway. The living room has a sliding door leading to the spacious covered patio which was updated recently with a newly installed fence facing the street and the neighbor side along with plumbing for watering plants. The home also features a single car garage with + one assigned parking space with ample street parking on Thunder Dr. as well. The community is located in the top-rated Carlsbad schools. The location is close enough to enjoy the ocean breeze, within walking distance to many retail outlets like Grocery Outlets, Hobby Lobby, Dollar Tree, TJ Max. Less than 1 mile from Wal-Mart, Home Depot, small restaurants and situated close to Tri-City Hospital, beautiful beaches, freeways, parks, scenic trails. The community offers a dog park, picnic areas along with interior sidewalks. HOA covers common area maintenance, exterior repairs and structures, gardening, pest and termite control, Insurance, trash.

Nearby schools

7/10
Calavera Hills Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.7mi
8/10
Breeze Hill Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.9mi
6/10
Calavera Hills Middle School
Public,•6-8•0.7mi
5/10
Madison Middle School
Public,•6-8•1.8mi
9/10
Sage Creek High School
Public,•9-12•1.8mi
7/10
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Public,•9-12•2.6mi
8/10
Carlsbad High School
Public,•9-12•2.7mi

Price History

Date
Event
Price
11/15/25
Listing
$525,000
08/07/13
Sold
$185,000
07/25/11
Sold
$107,000
05/03/04
Sold
$280,000
12/08/95
Sold
$47,000
Condition Rating
Fair
Built in 1974, this property has received several recent cosmetic and functional updates including fresh paint, new dual-pane windows, new ceiling fans, new blinds, updated closet doors, and new vinyl plank flooring in two bedrooms. The half bathroom has also been nicely upgraded. However, the kitchen features dated laminate countertops, an older tile backsplash, and mixed appliance colors, indicating it has not undergone a full modern renovation. The main living areas retain older ceramic tile flooring. While move-in ready and well-maintained, the property shows signs of being aged with key areas like the kitchen and potentially the primary bathroom (unseen) being functional but outdated in style and features, suggesting a buyer would likely plan for future aesthetic updates.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Great Schools: High School: Sage Creek High School (9/10).
Move-in Ready & Recent Updates: The condo is freshly painted, features new premium vinyl plank flooring in bedrooms, new ceiling fans, Milgard dual-pane windows, new blinds, and updated closet doors, making it immediately habitable with reduced buyer effort.
Prime Location & Accessibility: Strategically located within walking distance to numerous retail outlets, less than a mile from major stores like Walmart and Home Depot, close to Tri-City Hospital, beaches, freeways, parks, and scenic trails, offering exceptional convenience.
Top-Rated School District: Situated within the highly desirable Carlsbad Unified School District, a significant draw for families seeking quality education.
Condo Living with SFH Feel: This ground-level, single-story unit boasts only one attached wall and no neighbors above or below, providing enhanced privacy and a more spacious, single-family home-like atmosphere.
Comprehensive HOA Benefits & Community Amenities: The HOA covers common area maintenance, exterior repairs, gardening, pest/termite control, insurance, and trash, minimizing owner responsibilities. The community also offers a dog park, picnic areas, and sidewalks.

Cons

MLS Listing Discrepancy: Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =0, other record lot size in square feet = 17380.
High HOA Fees: The monthly association fee of $420.00 is substantial and adds a significant ongoing cost to homeownership, which may impact affordability for some buyers.
Limited Bathroom Count: The property features only one full bathroom (located in the primary suite) and one half-bath for a 3-bedroom unit, which could be inconvenient for families or multiple occupants.
Compact Living Space: With 1026 square feet, the property offers a relatively compact living area, which may not meet the needs of buyers seeking more expansive rooms or a larger overall footprint.

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