Terramar, Carlsbad: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
A small oceanfront neighborhood south of Agua Hedionda Lagoon, known for its surf break.
Terramar is a small oceanfront neighborhood in Carlsbad, along Carlsbad Boulevard south of Agua Hedionda Lagoon, in ZIP 92008. It was developed from the 1950s. In September 2026 the 92008 median detached sale was $2,011,563 (GSDAR). Market figures here are for all of 92008. Terramar has about 730 detached homes and 550 attached homes such as condos, townhomes and apartments (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
Boundary: approximate neighborhood outline by Jamile Storck and Jed Bratt. Map tiles © Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, NGA, EPA, USDA, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Terramar Market · September 2026
ZIP 92008 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92008 (Carlsbad NW), September 2026 (current as of Oct 5, 2026). Sept 2025 figures are as shown in the same report. All data from the San Diego MLS. Medians do not account for sale concessions. Small sample sizes can swing percentages.
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Living in Terramar
The vibe
Terramar homes sit on the bluffs and streets just off Carlsbad Boulevard, and the Terramar Association manages a gated beach access for residents.
Source: Terramar Association.
Things to do
Terramar is a well-known surf break, and public beach stairs are at Carlsbad Boulevard and Cerezo Drive. Agua Hedionda Lagoon, just north, is open for walking, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.
Source: Terramar Association; Wikipedia, Agua Hedionda Lagoon.
Schools
Kelly Elementary
Grades K-5
Jefferson Elementary
Grades K-5
Valley Middle
Grades 6-8
Carlsbad High
Grades 9-12
Ratings out of 10: ELA and math = % of students meeting or exceeding the 2025 CAASPP standard, divided by 10; overall = average of the two. Source: California Dept. of Education (caaspp-elpac.ets.org). School assignment changes, so confirm with the district before you buy.
Getting around
Carlsbad Boulevard runs along the coast here, with I-5 a short drive east and the Carlsbad Poinsettia COASTER station to the south.
Source: Wikipedia, Carlsbad, California.
Neighborhood Insight
The city’s Terramar Area Coastal Improvement Project covers the stretch of Carlsbad Boulevard along the neighborhood. Agua Hedionda means “fetid water” in Spanish.
Source: City of Carlsbad.
Around Terramar
Terramar FAQ
Where is Terramar?
Terramar is on the coast in Carlsbad, along Carlsbad Boulevard south of Agua Hedionda Lagoon, in ZIP 92008.
What was the median home price in Terramar in September 2026?
For ZIP 92008, the September 2026 median sale price was $2,011,563 for detached homes and $1,600,000 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 92008, which covers northwest Carlsbad, including Carlsbad Village.
How long are Terramar homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92008 sold in a median of 21 days and attached homes in 45 days (GSDAR).
Which schools serve Terramar?
Carlsbad Unified runs Kelly Elementary nearby, with Valley Middle and Carlsbad High. Check your exact address with the district.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Terramar?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Terramar and across Carlsbad.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Terramar, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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