High-end buyers in the Carlsbad real estate market often gravitate toward Aviara,  a resort-like residential area in South carlsbad near the ocean.

AVIARA POINT, probably the most exclusive area of Aviara in Carlsbad, is a gated community high on the hills overlooking the ocean adn the Aviara golf course. Homes are sequestered behind gates on Aviara Drive (2 entrances), this luxury neighborhood across the canyon from the Park Hyatt Aviara offers the finest in residential living with terrific ocean, lagoon, hill and golf course views (3^rd through 5^th, and 7^th and 8^th fairways) depending on the home.

The Aviara Point enclave of 69 detached, custom 1 and 2 story homes offers the finest amenities on a hillside setting overlooking the Batiquitos Lagoon and the ocean. Homes range in size from 2,800 to 8,000 SF and are Tuscan and Spanish in style, and reminiscent of the estate homes in Rancho Santa Fe. Lot sizes are generous, some as large as 15,000 - 17,000 SF.

As of this writing (June 2007) there were 2 homes for sale in Aviara Point, priced from $2.1 million up to $2.45 million (3,248 and 4,384 SF respectively - see photos). Recent sales in the last 6 months were at $1.5 million and 2.25 million. Aviara Point homesdo not come up for sale often - only 3 properties have publicly changed hands in the last 2 years. Residents pay HOA fees as well as Mello Roos fees.

Aviara is a resort residential community so there are no shops or restaurants. However, residents of Aviara Point can readily take advantage of the amenities of the Four Seasons Aviara Resort which anchors the community - several restaurants, upscale shops, the spa and health club, and naturally the famed golf course.

The South Carlsbad beaches are only about 2 miles away, as is shopping along the Coastal Highway (Route 101); the main shopping areas of South Carlsbad are 10 minutes drive along El Camino Real as are an assortment of restaurants. The highly regarded Aviara Oaks Elementary and Aviara Oaks Middle Schools are also a short distance away.

If you are seeking a primary or secondary luxury home in a resort residential community with ocean views and within minutes of some of the best beaches in Southern California, the custom homes of Aviara Point may be right for you...but you may have to wait.

However, some residents may be interested in selling but are not in the public market; if I can provide any assistance with your real estate needs in this area, or you would simply like to acquire more information about the possibilities in this area, please let me know.

See the tour below for some of Carlsbad beautiful beaches that residents of Aviara Point can enjoy.