Serra Gardens Estate ~ A beautiful botanical paradise nestled in the picturesque hills of an established neighborhood in Fallbrook. Situated on 5 usable acres, this 4-bedroom, 2½-bath custom 2,875+/- sf single story ranch home provides the ideal setting for comfortable, convenient country living. The attractive front landscape welcomes you with an artful mix, rich in texture and varied in color from green grass and vibrant flowers to mature trees, shrubs and bountiful succulents. ~ A spacious foyer highlighted by soaring ceilings and illuminating light naturally flows into the open concept living and kitchen areas with sliding doors that lead to the back garden complete with sparkling pool and spa. With breathtaking Easterly views of Palomar Mountain and gorgeous Westerly sunset skies, enjoy a variety of activities in the private backyard poolscape from relaxing and sunbathing to dining and socializing. ~ In the living room, cozy up next to the stately fireplace with a good book from the floor to ceiling built-in bookcases. Get inspired to prepare your favorite meal and entertain in the fantastic cook’s kitchen with sizable granite counters and breakfast bar, beautiful wood cabinetry and huge walk-in pantry. The view of the pool beckons from the large kitchen window! ~ An expansive private, primary suite provides a place to relax and escape with a bedroom fireplace, large master bath, walk-in closet and access to the swimming pool area. Three secondary bedrooms with shared bath provide ideal comfort for family and friends, or bonus room. Diffused sunlight pours in from several skylights throughout the home. ~ A large home office off the entryway provides a multipurpose space, and indoor large laundry/utility room with separate half bath for guests is conveniently located off the living room. There is plenty of storage with built in oak cabinetry throughout, attic space, and attached three car garage. Additional highlights include new HVAC, updated flooring, and an owned solar electric system. ~ Varied topography and foliage create natural boundaries between neighbors and the additional acreage. Extensively planted with a variety of edible fruits such as limes, lemons, grapefruit and tangelos, as well as hard-to-find varieties of agaves, aloes, cacti, other exotic landscape succulents. The current owner is operating a wholesale succulent and cacti nursery supplying drought-tolerant and fire-resistant plants to homeowners and members of the landscape trade. Elements and inventory for business opportunity may convey with acceptable offer. Substantial infrastructure in place with several gated entrances, comprehensive irrigation system, greenhouse and permitted cargo containers provide office space and tool storage for the nursery. ~ With favorable agricultural zoning, the acreage is also ideal for a variety of other uses. An animal enthusiast or horse lover’s dream with ample room for animal facilities and zoned for a variety of animals, including horses with incredible riding and hiking recreation in the nearby 1,384-acre Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve. ~ Enjoy this suburban country setting just minutes from the quaint downtown area of Fallbrook, and close proximity to San Diego, Orange and LA County metropolitan areas via nearby freeway system interchange. ~ A well-thought-out foundation with pride of ownership for the next owner to complete their customized homestead or agricultural venture. Appreciate the serenity and natural beauty of this desirable North County area and make this home your very own!
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$456Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Meriah Druliner•DRE #01997162• Chameleon, DBA Red Hawk Realty
Listed by Donn Bree•DRE #01078868• Chameleon, DBA Red Hawk Realty
Bought with Monica Pearson•DRE #02093621• eXp Realty of California, Inc
Bought with Jack Dudenhoeffer•DRE #00657567• John Dudenhoeffer, Broker
AVAILABLE FOR BACKUP OFFERS. Spacious custom home on 5 splittable acres. Endless possibilities on this level, usable property close to town. Perfect for horses, custom building or even a nursery. This home was designed for entertaining with vast pantry, gourmet kitchen, huge covered patio and storage galore. SEE SUPPLEMENT [Supplement]: 3 car garage with work bench, RV parking with electric and sanitary hookups. Compacted pad for guesthouse, barn, etc-you choose! Loads of parking for parties. Car guys welcome. Pet and child friendly fenced yard.
CRMLS #31020113
Jun 30, 2003
Sold
$725,000
$252/sq ft
Apr 10, 2003
Listed
$725,000
$252/sq ft
Custom thru-out. Granite in kitchen. Tile floor. Huge laundry/craft room. Oak cabinets and ceiling fans galore. Lots of built-ins This home is light and bright with high ceilings. Can park 10 cars. No sign - on lock box.
Public Records
May 27, 1994
Sold
$310,000
$108/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,429 (+2.4%)
$742,845 + $530,604
$1,273,449
2024
$13,112 (+9.5%)
$728,280 + $520,200
$1,248,480
2023
$11,971 (+8.8%)
$714,000 + $510,000
$1,224,000
2022
$11,008 (+25.1%)
$568,126 + $556,762
$1,124,888
2021
$8,800 (+3.9%)
$444,000 + $569,000
$1,013,000
2020
$8,473 (+3.4%)
$360,000 + $460,000
$820,000
2019
$8,198 (+0.2%)
$341,000 + $434,000
$775,000
2018
$8,180 (+1.4%)
$330,000 + $420,000
$750,000
2017
$8,070 (+1.2%)
$324,000 + $411,000
$735,000
2016
$7,972 (+4.3%)
$324,000 + $411,000
$735,000
2015
$7,641 (+2.1%)
$322,000 + $408,000
$730,000
2014
$7,482 (+15.1%)
$303,000 + $382,000
$685,000
2013
$6,503 (−1.0%)
$303,000 + $382,000
$685,000
2012
$6,567 (−8.9%)
$265,000 + $333,000
$598,000
2011
$7,212 (+1.1%)
$265,000 + $333,000
$598,000
2010
$7,134 (−14.3%)
$293,000 + $367,000
$660,000
2009
$8,323 (−9.2%)
$293,000 + $367,000
$660,000
2008
$9,168
$390,000 + $391,000
$781,000
Tax history for 897 Quail Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,429 (+2.4%)
$742,845 + $530,604
$1,273,449
2024
$13,112 (+9.5%)
$728,280 + $520,200
$1,248,480
2023
$11,971 (+8.8%)
$714,000 + $510,000
$1,224,000
2022
$11,008 (+25.1%)
$568,126 + $556,762
$1,124,888
2021
$8,800 (+3.9%)
$444,000 + $569,000
$1,013,000
2020
$8,473 (+3.4%)
$360,000 + $460,000
$820,000
2019
$8,198 (+0.2%)
$341,000 + $434,000
$775,000
2018
$8,180 (+1.4%)
$330,000 + $420,000
$750,000
2017
$8,070 (+1.2%)
$324,000 + $411,000
$735,000
2016
$7,972 (+4.3%)
$324,000 + $411,000
$735,000
2015
$7,641 (+2.1%)
$322,000 + $408,000
$730,000
2014
$7,482 (+15.1%)
$303,000 + $382,000
$685,000
2013
$6,503 (−1.0%)
$303,000 + $382,000
$685,000
2012
$6,567 (−8.9%)
$265,000 + $333,000
$598,000
2011
$7,212 (+1.1%)
$265,000 + $333,000
$598,000
2010
$7,134 (−14.3%)
$293,000 + $367,000
$660,000
2009
$8,323 (−9.2%)
$293,000 + $367,000
$660,000
2008
$9,168
$390,000 + $391,000
$781,000
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,875
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1055601200
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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Inside
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Bonus Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office, See Remarks, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Pellet Stove
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front
Levels: One
Spa Features: Heated, In Ground, Private
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: In Ground, Private
Has Pool
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: 2-5 Units/Acre, Agricultural, Agricultural - Other, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Slope, Horse Property, Horse Property Unimproved, Landscaped, Lot-Level/Flat, Patio Home, Ranch, Yard
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 1055601200
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Rural, Suburban
School Information
High School District: Fallbrook Union
Location Information
Latitude: 33.39254100
Longitude: -117.24248200
Directions: E. Mission to Santa Margarita Dr (go north) to Quail Hill make a left.
Zoning: Semi Rural Residential; A70; "L" Anim...
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,875
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1990
County: San Diego County
APN: 1055601200
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 12
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Meriah
List Agent Last Name: Druliner
Co-List Agent First Name: Donn
Co-List Agent Last Name: Bree
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Chameleon/Red Hawk Realty
Co-List Office Name: Chameleon/Red Hawk Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Monica
Buyer Agent Last Name: Pearson
Co-Buyer Agent First Name: Jack
Co-Buyer Agent Last Name: Dudenhoeffer
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: eXp Realty of California, Inc
Co-Buyer Office Name: John Dudenhoeffer, Broker
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Schools
Fallbrook Street Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
James E. Potter Intermediate School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
Fallbrook High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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
7/10 Fire Factor
21% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° 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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Fallbrook, CA • 92028
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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.25M – $1.51M
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