CARLSBAD Set behind gates in Aviara, an affluent neighborhood, this Spanish-inspired home features updated interiors with granite countertops and travertine and bamboo floors. Address: 7280 Surfbird Circle, Carlsbad, 92011 Listed for: $715,000 for three bedrooms, three bathrooms in 1,705 square feet

Features: Master suite with fireplace; patio with built-in barbecue

About the area: In the 92011ZIP Code, based on 16 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in February was $750,000, down 14% from February 2015, according to CoreLogic.