Chestnut Hills, Carlsbad, NM
Chestnut Hills — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Chestnut Hills, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the New Mexico Real Estate Commission (NMREC) licensing database.
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Chestnut Hills Neighborhood Overview
Chestnut Hills, Carlsbad, California
Chestnut Hills is a neighborhood in the coastal city of Carlsbad, situated within the primary ZIP code 92008. The area presents a balanced mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 48.7% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 51.3%. This dynamic creates a diverse residential community within this sought-after region of California.
The housing market in Chestnut Hills is firmly in the "Main" market tier, characterized by a median home value of $1,051,400. The average home size is approximately 1,125 square feet. The mortgage market activity is robust, with 625 total loan originations in the latest HMDA data, overwhelmingly dominated by conventional loans (582). This is complemented by 21 VA loans and 22 FHA loans, indicating varied pathways to homeownership. The median gross rent is $2,223 per month, offering a rental alternative in this high-value market.
The neighborhood's median household income is $101,897, aligning with the costs associated with its premium coastal location. This income level supports the area's housing values and rental rates, defining Chestnut Hills as an established, in-demand community within Carlsbad.
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Chestnut Hills Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.1M | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $102K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Main | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92008 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 625 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 21 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 3.4% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $1.1M | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 582 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 22 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Chestnut Hills, Carlsbad
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Chestnut Hills
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: New Mexico Real Estate Commission (NMREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18