Welcome to your POOLSIDE PARADISE in desirable Granite Hills, just a block from Shadow Mountain! An entertainer’s dream, this 1-story 4BR/3BA home sits on over ½ acre, offering nice views, a wonderful sense of privacy & the potential to expand. The fenced yard delivers a resort-style experience w/ a PebbleTec pool & Baja step (rebuilt in 2008), 8-person spa, stone fireplace & BBQ island with dining bar. A Spanish-Tiled roof, twinkling lights, a beautifully lit fountain, vibrant seasonal blooms & an AMAZING lemon tree create an extraordinary setting! A 2-car garage, extended driveway & dedicated boat/RV parking add flexibility. The cherrywood kitchen was artfully remodeled w/ soft-close drawers, granite counters~pull-out pantry~under-bar storage & custom lighting. A garden window frames backyard views. The dining rm, filled with natural light, features cherry cabinets, French doors to the pool & a crisp shiplap ceiling under a new roof. Oak floors shine in the living rm & carpeted areas offer the option to restore original wood beneath. A spacious Great Room provides a 2nd gathering space wonderful for connecting w/ friends or family. The primary suite opens to the spa & yard & the remodeled bath includes a tile shower & stone-topped vanity. The 4th Bdrm is currently used as an office/gym/laundry area w/ access to a ¾ bath with new tile shower. (photo gallery includes staged 4th bdrm) Upgrades include OWNED solar (24 panels)~dual-pane windows~interior paint~ patio refinishing~retaining walls~3 sheds~updated appliances & 200 amp electrical. This is San Diego Living At Its Best!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$579Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Karen Spitzer-Lavrouhin•DRE #01442081• Keller Williams Big Bear
•909-725-2133 (agent)
•karen@winbigbear.com (agent)
Bought with Gregg Phillipson•DRE #01153857• Keller Williams Realty
•619-507-3166 (agent)
•greggphillipson@hotmail.com (agent)
Bought with Matthew Mascari•DRE #01209874• Keller Williams Realty
Location Granite Hills on the Rim of the valley with a forever VIEW to Mt. Helix, Mt. Miguel, & EVENING LIGHTS. 1/2 Acre Corner Lot horses allowed. Great enertainers delight With Pool and Open Floorplan. Single story Custom Ranch home with Spanish Tile Roof, Large Rooms, Hardwood & Tile floors and two fireplaces.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,527 (−0.6%)
$569,093 + $642,232
$1,211,325
2024
$9,586 (+2.7%)
$384,032 + $433,387
$817,419
2023
$9,336 (+1.6%)
$376,502 + $424,890
$801,392
2022
$9,189 (+1.4%)
$369,120 + $416,559
$785,679
2021
$9,061 (+3.5%)
$361,883 + $408,392
$770,275
2020
$8,752 (+8.2%)
$354,788 + $400,385
$755,173
2019
$8,085 (+4.4%)
$269,000 + $461,000
$730,000
2018
$7,747 (+9.7%)
$247,000 + $423,000
$670,000
2017
$7,064 (+18.6%)
$214,000 + $366,000
$580,000
2016
$5,955 (+10.1%)
$214,000 + $366,000
$580,000
2015
$5,408 (+2.3%)
$185,000 + $315,000
$500,000
2014
$5,286 (+17.1%)
$164,000 + $276,000
$440,000
2013
$4,516 (+3.4%)
$164,000 + $276,000
$440,000
2012
$4,369 (−16.7%)
$140,000 + $235,000
$375,000
2011
$5,242 (+1.6%)
$140,000 + $235,000
$375,000
2010
$5,160 (+0.2%)
$211,000 + $239,000
$450,000
2009
$5,152 (−25.4%)
$211,000 + $239,000
$450,000
2008
$6,903
$211,000 + $239,000
$450,000
Tax history for 1996 Valley Rim Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,527 (−0.6%)
$569,093 + $642,232
$1,211,325
2024
$9,586 (+2.7%)
$384,032 + $433,387
$817,419
2023
$9,336 (+1.6%)
$376,502 + $424,890
$801,392
2022
$9,189 (+1.4%)
$369,120 + $416,559
$785,679
2021
$9,061 (+3.5%)
$361,883 + $408,392
$770,275
2020
$8,752 (+8.2%)
$354,788 + $400,385
$755,173
2019
$8,085 (+4.4%)
$269,000 + $461,000
$730,000
2018
$7,747 (+9.7%)
$247,000 + $423,000
$670,000
2017
$7,064 (+18.6%)
$214,000 + $366,000
$580,000
2016
$5,955 (+10.1%)
$214,000 + $366,000
$580,000
2015
$5,408 (+2.3%)
$185,000 + $315,000
$500,000
2014
$5,286 (+17.1%)
$164,000 + $276,000
$440,000
2013
$4,516 (+3.4%)
$164,000 + $276,000
$440,000
2012
$4,369 (−16.7%)
$140,000 + $235,000
$375,000
2011
$5,242 (+1.6%)
$140,000 + $235,000
$375,000
2010
$5,160 (+0.2%)
$211,000 + $239,000
$450,000
2009
$5,152 (−25.4%)
$211,000 + $239,000
$450,000
2008
$6,903
$211,000 + $239,000
$450,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,934
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
5080321600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
A70
Limited Agricultural Zone
The A70 Use Regulations are intended to create and preserve areas intended primarily for agricultural crop production. Additionally, a limited number of small farm animals may be kept and agricultural products raised on the premises may be processed.
Typically, the A70 Use Regulations would be applied to areas throughout the County to protect moderate to high quality agricultural land.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing
Processing
Fire house
Police station
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 10
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Gas Range, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Raised Hearth, Family Room, Living Room, Outside, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Fencing: Partial, Wrought Iron, Wood
Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop
Pool Information
Pool Features: In Ground
Spa Features: Above Ground, Heated, Fiberglass
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2160.0
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Features
Has View
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached
Land Information
Irrigation Source: Automatic,Drip,Sprinklers
Lot Information
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : .5 to 1 AC
Lot Size Area: 0.51
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Cajon Valley Union School Distri
Middle Or Junior School District: Cajon Valley Union School Distri
High School District: Grossmont Union High School Dist
Location Information
Directions: Greenfield to Siesta Calle to Valley Rim Road
Subdivision Name: EL CAJON
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,934
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1960
County: San Diego County
APN: 5080321600
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Madison Avenue Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
Montgomery Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
Granite Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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El Cajon, CA • 92019
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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.19M – $1.44M
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