[quote=outtamojo]Not that knowledgeable about Carlsbad, but I do know they have lot of old and new.
Both in 92009
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-120002926-3454_Filoli_Cir_7_Carlsbad_CA_92009

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-110054979-6434_Chiriqui_Ln_Carlsbad_CA_92009

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-120000474-2347_Terraza_Ribera_Carlsbad_CA_92009

Some older areas seem to maintain cache better than others but for the most part there does not seem to be much of a premium placed on newer construction if at all. Actually, the “premium” seems to be in HOA fees and Mello-Roos.[/quote]

FWIW that new place on Fioli is gonna cost you a bunch for upgrades and landscaping on top of that price. It is also an inferior location and also happens to have a water treatment facility as a next door neighbor.

Where the premium comes in for Carlsbad on the older has more to do with location and large (i.e. 10K sq ft) lots than older vs new.