PendingListed at $799,900 – $849,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,110 sqft
1191 Nolan Ave
Chula Vista 91911
Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad Real Estate, North County's Coastal Gem
From the Village to the flower fields, Rudy Flores and Patti McKelvey help buyers and sellers navigate one of North County San Diego's most desirable coastal cities.
(619) 392-6714
Why Carlsbad
Coastal living, North County style
Carlsbad blends beach town charm with a thriving business community.
The Flower Fields
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch bloom every spring, a beloved local landmark.
Carlsbad Village & Beaches
A walkable downtown just steps from Carlsbad State Beach.
Family Attractions
Home to LEGOLAND California, a draw for visitors from across the region.
Thriving Business Hub
A strong local economy anchored by biotech and life sciences companies.
Patti & Jeff McKelvey Team
Rudy Flores
Real Estate Strategist, Realtor®, Coldwell Banker West
Former Real Estate Developer for Google, AT&T, T-Mobile, FirstNet (911) and the U.S. Navy (DoD) for 12 years
Watch Rudy's interviewRudy Flores helps buyers and sellers navigate Carlsbad real estate with a client-first, no-pressure approach, backed by the Patti & Jeff McKelvey Team's 40 years of Southern California real estate experience.
Read Patti’s book. Real Estate Magic: How a Real Estate Rock Star Helped 6,000 Families Attain the American Dream is available free through Amazon Kindle and in paperback. Get Patti McKelvey’s book on Amazon
Local Guide
Life in Carlsbad by the Sea
Dining, beaches, lagoons, shopping and events, plus Carlsbad's history on a timeline.
Where to Eat in Carlsbad
From Grand Avenue in the village to the beach neighborhoods and the resort areas.
ExploreCarlsbad Beaches, Lagoons and Parks
Three lagoons, miles of beaches, trails and parks for every kind of outdoor day.
ExploreThings to Do in Carlsbad Beyond the Flower Fields
LEGOLAND, the Flower Fields, museums, the village and resort days.
ExploreShopping and Errands in Carlsbad
Outlets, an open-air center, a regional mall and a village of independent shops.
ExploreGetting Around Carlsbad: I-5, the Coaster and the Airport
The freeways, the coastal train stations and the local airport that connect Carlsbad.
ExploreThe Carlsbad Calendar
Flower season in spring, village fairs, races and the beach months.
Explore
History
How Carlsbad Became Carlsbad
A timeline from native villages and mineral water to the Flower Fields and LEGOLAND.
Track Record
Recent Results from the McKelvey Team
Homes now pending and homes the team recently helped buyers purchase, from their October 2026 Open House Showcase.
Pending
Pending
PendingListed at $699,900 – $749,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,075 sqft
741 Elm Ave
Chula Vista 91910
PendingListed at $599,900 – $624,900
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,500 sqft
1550 Apache Dr, Unit D
Chula Vista 91910
Recently sold
Sold$2,046,500
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,838 sqft
29155 Buckshot Canyon Rd
Escondido 92026
Sold$775,000
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,710 sqft
13035 Laurel St
Lakeside 92040
Sold$855,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,993 sqft
2233 Capistrano Way
Chula Vista 91915
Sold$1,199,999
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,259 sqft
2574 Saddleback St
Chula Vista 91914
Sold$779,000
6 bd · 3 ba · 2,824 sqft
609 Mariposa Cir
Chula Vista 91911
Sold$1,155,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,015 sqft
3637 Filly Ln
Bonita 91902
Status and prices are as printed on the team’s October 2026 flyer: 16 homes the team helped buyers purchase, and current pending listings. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Patti & Jeff McKelvey Team, Coldwell Banker West.
Best Spots
Best Spots in Carlsbad
Beaches, lagoons, the village and the Flower Fields: the places that make Carlsbad, Carlsbad.
Trending in Carlsbad
What Is New and Worth Knowing in Carlsbad
New restaurants, city decisions and projects, each with a source and a date.
Nómada
New. Mexican, wood-fire cooking.
See itBacari
Coming soon. Venetian-inspired wine bar.
See itCouncil approves a five-story, 50-condo building in Carlsbad Village
On a 4-1 vote the council approved a five-story building of 50 for-sale condominiums, eight of them affordable, with more than 3,800 square feet of ground-floor commercial space on Carlsbad Village Drive between Harding and Jefferson streets, on a former bank site.
Read the summary
Local Market
The Carlsbad Market This Week
A weekly reading of buyers versus sellers, with ZIP-by-ZIP numbers for Carlsbad.
Week ending Oct 17, 2026
Leans buyers 56 / 100
Home Tools
Know Your Numbers in Minutes
Free calculators for buyers and sellers, starting with today’s rates.
Mortgage Payment Calculator
See your real monthly payment: principal, interest, taxes, insurance and HOA in one number.
Try itHow Much Home Can I Afford?
A quick, friendly estimate of the price range that fits your income, debts and savings.
Try itRent vs. Buy Calculator
Compare the long-run cost of owning with renting the same kind of home, with your own assumptions.
Try it
Start Here
Thinking About Buying in Carlsbad?
A complete guide to Carlsbad’s Village, La Costa, Aviara and Calavera Hills, with real costs and the best months to shop.
Client Reviews
What Clients Say About the Patti & Jeff McKelvey Team
Patti sold our home in about 3 weeks, from listing to closing. Lightning ⚡ fast, and results were better than expected. The experience shows from the start to finish, and decades of selling homes shows, thank you Patti and her team. !!
Patti is an excellent realtor. She helped us sell our home very quickly. Her office associates and contractors came in a timely manner and took care of anything we needed done. I highly recommend Patti she follows through make sure everything is done correctly and helps you sell your home with ease.
Patti gets it done! Great communication, and smart! She is a perfect realtor, representing her clients to the fullest! Give her a call if you are buying or selling a home!
Reviews are by clients of the Patti & Jeff McKelvey Team, quoted exactly as posted on Google. Individual results vary.
Read Patti’s book. Real Estate Magic: How a Real Estate Rock Star Helped 6,000 Families Attain the American Dream is available free through Amazon Kindle and in paperback. Get Patti McKelvey’s book on Amazon
Explore
More on Carlsbad
An area guide, the questions buyers and sellers ask most, and two practical reads on coastal Carlsbad.
Carlsbad Area Guide
How Carlsbad is laid out, what defines its coastal and inland areas, and what a buyer should know before choosing a neighborhood.
Read the guideCarlsbad Buyer and Seller FAQ
Straight answers to the questions buyers and sellers ask most about Carlsbad, from neighborhoods to timing a sale around the Flower Fields.
See the answersBuying Near the Carlsbad Coast or Lagoons: What to Check First
Water views and beach access are big draws in Carlsbad. Here are the questions worth asking before you buy near the coast or a lagoon.
Read the article
Get In Touch
Let's Talk About Carlsbad
Fill this out and Rudy will reach out directly — no bots, no spam.
Prefer to talk? Book a 15-minute call with Rudy.