Seaside Heights, Carlsbad, NM
Seaside Heights — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Seaside Heights, 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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Seaside Heights Neighborhood Overview
Seaside Heights is a coastal neighborhood in Carlsbad, California, characterized by a strong homeownership base and a premium housing market. The neighborhood has a homeownership rate of 65.4%, with a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 34.6%. The housing stock is relatively compact, with an average home size of 1,425 square feet, yet commands significant value, reflected in a Census median home value of $899,000. The rental market is also robust, with a median gross rent of $2,465 per month.
The local real estate market is active and primarily conventional, as evidenced by recent home loan data. In the period measured, there were 342 total HMDA loan originations, with the vast majority (314) being conventional loans. Government-backed loans were less common, with 16 VA loans and 12 FHA loans originated. The neighborhood falls into the "Main" market tier, indicating its established and central character within the Carlsbad area. Household incomes are healthy, with a median household income of $102,000 and a Census median of $117,340.
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Seaside Heights Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $899K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $117K |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.4% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Main |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92010 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 342 |
| VA Loan Originations | 16 |
| VA Loan Share | 4.7% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $934K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 314 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 12 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Seaside Heights, Carlsbad
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Seaside Heights
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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 2026-06-02