Carlsbad Crest and Las Playas are two townhome and condominium communities built between 1985 and 1987 in southwest Carlsbad, CA. With about 260 units in Carlsbad Crest and 392 in Las Playas, there are enough sales to track price changes fairly easily.
It seems from mid year 2009 to mid year 2010, the price per square foot has held steady at around $290 for the typical 1250 square foot 2 or 3 bedroom unit.
Since you are only 1 mile to the beach, near I5 for commuting, and in a good school district with Pacific Rim Elementary within walking distance, there will always be high demand for Carlsbad Crest and Las Playas communities.