This charming ranch-style home, complete with a welcoming front porch, is ready to be filled with your memories. Nestled on an expansive 0.38-acre lot, there’s plenty of room for all your vehicles, RVs, and recreational toys. The property boasts mature fruit trees, including lemon, pomegranate, dragon fruit, and orange, offering a delightful harvest year-round. The modern kitchen, with its sleek shaker cabinets, is a chef's dream. You’ll love cooking with fresh herbs and vegetables from your garden on the gas stove. The spacious interior is perfect for entertaining, particularly in the cozy family room featuring warm, exposed beams. Soft brown vinyl plank flooring runs throughout the home, with plush carpets in the bedrooms for added comfort. After a long day, retreat to your standup shower or unwind in the soaking tub in the second full bathroom. The backyard is equally inviting, with a built-in BBQ that's perfect for outdoor gatherings. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a laundry room, and a detached office/studio that’s perfect for working from home or hosting guests. With a large front and back yard and an attached 2-car garage, this property won’t last long.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$521Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Luda Phipps•DRE #02139266• Keller Williams Realty
Contact: info@ludaphipps.com
Bought with Abdullah Mohammed•DRE #02221742• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Recently renovated single level Lakeside home located on a large lot with much of the land in the front of the house. Spacious backyard. Kitchen separate from living room. Large bonus room off kitchen. Vinyl dual pane windows. Detached room/studio...
located in the backyard. Attached 2 car garage. Covered front porch. Front door faces southwest.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joni Phillips
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 12226 Gay Rio Dr
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #PTP2404901
Nov 14, 2024
Sold
$850,000
$496/sq ft
Aug 29, 2024
Pending
—
Aug 29, 2024
Price Changed
$850,000
$496/sq ft
Aug 15, 2024
Listed
$799,000
$466/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #170054609
Dec 19, 2017
Sold
$532,000
$310/sq ft
Dec 19, 2017
Sold
$532,000
$310/sq ft
Oct 31, 2017
Pending
—
Oct 31, 2017
Price Changed
$535,000
$312/sq ft
Oct 27, 2017
Price Changed
$525,000
$306/sq ft
Oct 19, 2017
Listed
$539,900
$315/sq ft
Sep 12, 2017
Listed
$535,000
$312/sq ft
Beautiful remodeled 3 bed 2 bath home with an additional detached office/studio and a huge family room. Home FEATURES spotless kitchen with SS appliances, new soft close cabinets and countertops. New flooring and recessed lighting throughout, new roof, new windows, beautifully upgraded bathrooms w/new fixtures and vanities. Yard features built in BBQ, 2 car garage with direct access to your home.
SDMLS #170051109
Oct 19, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 9, 2017
Price Changed
$539,900
$315/sq ft
Sep 29, 2017
Listed
$549,900
$321/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 30, 2017
Sold
$370,000
$216/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,933 (+39.9%)
$561,000 + $306,000
$867,000
2024
$7,817 (+3.8%)
$550,000 + $300,000
$850,000
2023
$7,531 (+1.8%)
$368,119 + $225,332
$593,451
2022
$7,395 (+1.4%)
$360,901 + $220,914
$581,815
2021
$7,291 (+1.7%)
$353,825 + $216,583
$570,408
2020
$7,170 (+1.9%)
$346,888 + $212,337
$559,225
2019
$7,033 (+1.8%)
$343,332 + $210,160
$553,492
2018
$6,906 (+500.7%)
$336,600 + $206,040
$542,640
2017
$1,150 (+13.4%)
$12,917 + $41,777
$54,694
2016
$1,014 (+0.5%)
$12,917 + $41,777
$54,694
2015
$1,009 (+3.2%)
$12,664 + $40,958
$53,622
2014
$978 (+0.1%)
$12,230 + $39,553
$51,783
2013
$977 (+2.0%)
$12,230 + $39,553
$51,783
2012
$957 (+1.4%)
$12,175 + $39,375
$51,550
2011
$944 (−3.4%)
$11,937 + $38,603
$50,540
2010
$977
$11,703 + $37,847
$49,550
2009
$977 (+4.3%)
$11,616 + $37,565
$49,181
2008
$937
$11,644 + $37,655
$49,299
Tax history for 12226 Gay Rio Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,933 (+39.9%)
$561,000 + $306,000
$867,000
2024
$7,817 (+3.8%)
$550,000 + $300,000
$850,000
2023
$7,531 (+1.8%)
$368,119 + $225,332
$593,451
2022
$7,395 (+1.4%)
$360,901 + $220,914
$581,815
2021
$7,291 (+1.7%)
$353,825 + $216,583
$570,408
2020
$7,170 (+1.9%)
$346,888 + $212,337
$559,225
2019
$7,033 (+1.8%)
$343,332 + $210,160
$553,492
2018
$6,906 (+500.7%)
$336,600 + $206,040
$542,640
2017
$1,150 (+13.4%)
$12,917 + $41,777
$54,694
2016
$1,014 (+0.5%)
$12,917 + $41,777
$54,694
2015
$1,009 (+3.2%)
$12,664 + $40,958
$53,622
2014
$978 (+0.1%)
$12,230 + $39,553
$51,783
2013
$977 (+2.0%)
$12,230 + $39,553
$51,783
2012
$957 (+1.4%)
$12,175 + $39,375
$51,550
2011
$944 (−3.4%)
$11,937 + $38,603
$50,540
2010
$977
$11,703 + $37,847
$49,550
2009
$977 (+4.3%)
$11,616 + $37,565
$49,181
2008
$937
$11,644 + $37,655
$49,299
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,280
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
3972503000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 6
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 8
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Dryer Included, Individual Room, Inside
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Bonus Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, See Remarks
Fireplace Information
Outdoors
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Estimated
Parcel Number: 3972503000
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Mountainous, Suburban
School Information
High School District: Grossmont Union
Location Information
Latitude: 32.83550800
Longitude: -116.92667400
Directions: From Albertsons 9560 Winter Gdns Blvd, Lakeside, CA 92040 Head east toward Winter Gdns Blvd Turn left toward Winter Gdns Blvd Turn right toward Winter Gdns Blvd Turn left toward Winter Gdns Blvd Turn right onto Winter Gdns Blvd Turn left onto Gay Rio Dr
Zoning: R-1:Single Fam-Res
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,280
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1970
County: San Diego County
APN: 3972503000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: info@ludaphipps.com
Days Active in MLS: 14
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Luda
List Agent Last Name: Phipps
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Abdullah
Buyer Agent Last Name: Mohammed
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Around this home
Schools
Lemon Crest Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
Lakeside Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Lakeside Early Advantage Preschool
Public N/A • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 98° expected this year, 13 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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Historical weather
Lakeside, CA • 92040
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 7.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
7.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$850,000 – $1.03M
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