Amazing view and privacy from this ranch style home. This home has it all. Welcome home to a country kitchen which has custom granite and large center island and breakfast bar. Easy care laminate flooring throughout. Fireplaces in both living room and family room to enjoy family gatherings. Master suite with large walk in closet, spa bathtub with separate shower, dual sink with granite vanity. Spacious floor plan. Large bedrooms and bathrooms. Solar is owned and provides economical electric. Covered patio and pool surrounded by custom brick work decking. Multiple patio areas to sit and enjoy the outdoors. Property has Citrus trees, peach trees, passion fruit, avocado and apple and many pathways around this property. Steel covered mare motel with well constructed, welded wire panels. Tack and feed storage buildings, arena and round pen. Trails to both ride and hike around the property Santa Margarita River trail Preserve within 1.5 miles and has maintained 18 miles of equestrian and hiking trails. There is a road maintenance fee of $143.46/year.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
4.78 acresLot Size
$416Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Pam Tushak•DRE #00956565• LPT Realty
Contact: steeldustpd@yahoo.com
Bought with Brian Britton•DRE #02007869• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Beautiful, custom, single level, ranch home located on approx. 4.78 acres of horse property. Quiet & serene, located in a private rural area of upscale homes with easy access to E. Mission and the I-15, this 4br, 2 1/2ba home has a terrific 3056 sf floor plan with living areas in one wing and sleeping in the other. With 2 fireplaces, and dual zoned heat/AC system, a breakfast nook, separate dining room, family room, wet bar, pool, large patio over looking the valley, this home has it all. See Supplement. Neighborhoods: Vista Del Rio Estate Complex Features: , ,, Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Shed(s) Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Septic Installed Topography: GSL
CRMLS #41074562
Apr 27, 2005
Sold
$750,000
$245/sq ft
Nov 28, 2004
Listed
$759,900
$249/sq ft
Custom ranch home on spectacular 4.78 view gated estate property. 4 BR, 2.5 BA, formal L/R w/ FP, Formal DR, FR off Kit w/ corner F/P and wet bar. Cathedral ceilings and forever views, swim pool, excellent horse property. SEE SUPPL [Supplement]: Wonderful ranch style home situated on 4.78 forever view acres. Formal Living Room with fireplace and large dining room with bay window. Nice family room off kitchen with corner brick fireplace and walk behind wet bar. Large breakfast nook to enjoy views. 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths. Master bedroom has large walk-in closet. Home has great 3,056 s. f. open floor plan with cathedral ceilings and lots of windows to take in the spectacular Santa Margarita Valley views. Lovely fenced pool and large covered patio. Gated entry, fenced yard. Room for guest house, r. v. s. Great horse property, close to riding trails. A beautiful private setting, with mature landscaping and towering trees. This is the home that offers all that one moves to Fallbrook for.
CRMLS #41023121
Oct 30, 2004
Listing Removed
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Oct 30, 2004
Listing Removed
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Apr 30, 2004
Listed
$750,000
$245/sq ft
Apr 30, 2004
Listed
$750,000
$245/sq ft
SDMLS #41005677
Apr 27, 2004
Listing Removed
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Apr 27, 2004
Listing Removed
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Jan 27, 2004
Listed
$770,000
$252/sq ft
Jan 27, 2004
Listed
$770,000
$252/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 29, 1999
Sold
$500,000
$164/sq ft
SDMLS #996003387
Jun 28, 1999
Listing Removed
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Feb 12, 1999
Listed
$399,000
$131/sq ft
CRMLS #981006959
Jun 24, 1998
Sold
$345,000
$113/sq ft
Apr 24, 1998
Listed
$359,000
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 30, 1987
Sold
$29,500
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,872 (+2.4%)
$591,600 + $581,400
$1,173,000
2024
$9,639 (+2.6%)
$355,136 + $562,300
$917,436
2023
$9,398
$348,173 + $551,275
$899,448
2022
$9,401 (+3.5%)
$341,347 + $540,466
$881,813
2021
$9,086 (−0.8%)
$334,654 + $529,869
$864,523
2020
$9,157 (+2.0%)
$328,093 + $519,480
$847,573
2019
$8,974 (+1.5%)
$324,729 + $514,154
$838,883
2018
$8,838 (−15.1%)
$318,362 + $504,073
$822,435
2017
$10,412 (+197.6%)
$306,000 + $484,500
$790,500
2016
$3,498 (+1.6%)
$306,000 + $484,500
$790,500
2015
$3,443 (+1.9%)
$193,618 + $122,811
$316,429
2014
$3,379 (+1.0%)
$186,975 + $118,598
$305,573
2013
$3,344 (+1.0%)
$186,975 + $118,598
$305,573
2012
$3,312 (+2.3%)
$186,130 + $118,062
$304,192
2011
$3,237 (+1.8%)
$182,481 + $115,748
$298,229
2010
$3,180 (+1.0%)
$178,903 + $113,479
$292,382
2009
$3,149 (+1.8%)
$177,566 + $112,631
$290,197
2008
$3,093
$177,988 + $112,899
$290,887
Tax history for 3249 Vista Del Rio
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,872 (+2.4%)
$591,600 + $581,400
$1,173,000
2024
$9,639 (+2.6%)
$355,136 + $562,300
$917,436
2023
$9,398
$348,173 + $551,275
$899,448
2022
$9,401 (+3.5%)
$341,347 + $540,466
$881,813
2021
$9,086 (−0.8%)
$334,654 + $529,869
$864,523
2020
$9,157 (+2.0%)
$328,093 + $519,480
$847,573
2019
$8,974 (+1.5%)
$324,729 + $514,154
$838,883
2018
$8,838 (−15.1%)
$318,362 + $504,073
$822,435
2017
$10,412 (+197.6%)
$306,000 + $484,500
$790,500
2016
$3,498 (+1.6%)
$306,000 + $484,500
$790,500
2015
$3,443 (+1.9%)
$193,618 + $122,811
$316,429
2014
$3,379 (+1.0%)
$186,975 + $118,598
$305,573
2013
$3,344 (+1.0%)
$186,975 + $118,598
$305,573
2012
$3,312 (+2.3%)
$186,130 + $118,062
$304,192
2011
$3,237 (+1.8%)
$182,481 + $115,748
$298,229
2010
$3,180 (+1.0%)
$178,903 + $113,479
$292,382
2009
$3,149 (+1.8%)
$177,566 + $112,631
$290,197
2008
$3,093
$177,988 + $112,899
$290,887
*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
4.78 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
3,056
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1025212400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Garage - Three Door
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Stove, Electric Water Heater, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Granite Counters, Kitchen Island
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Double Sinks In Master Bath, Granite Counters
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
See Remarks
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Laminated
Heating Information
Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Ceiling Fan
Levels: One
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Concrete
Fencing: Pipe
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Drywall Walls
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Lanai, Slab
Has Patio
Pool Features: In Ground, Vinyl
Has Pool
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Horse Property
Property Information
Accessibility Features: None
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 1025212400
Property Condition: Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Appraiser
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: 220V In Garage
Sewer: Septic Tank
Electricity Connected
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Foothills
School Information
High School District: Fallbrook Union
Location Information
Latitude: 33.41833600
Longitude: -117.19377000
Directions: I 15 north till Old Hwy 395. Left on Old 395. Right on E Mission Road Right on Willow Glen Road. Right on Vista Del Rio.
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R 1
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,056
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.78 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1990
County: San Diego County
APN: 1025212400
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: steeldustpd@yahoo.com
Days Active in MLS: 29
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Pam
List Agent Last Name: Tushak
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: LPT Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Brian
Buyer Agent Last Name: Britton
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: eXp Realty of California, Inc.
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Schools
William H. Frazier Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.8mi
7/10
James E. Potter Intermediate School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
5/10
Fallbrook High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
6/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
43% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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$1.21M – $1.46M
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