Gorgeous, fully updated 4 bedroom home sitting on over 1/2 acre with OWNED SOLAR! Owner has extensively remodeled over the years and upgraded with a new kitchen, new bathrooms, custom lighting, porcelain floor tiles, new dual pane widows, new HVAC, new paint, exterior stucco, new concrete driveway, retaining walls and many more projects. The pride of ownership really shows! Situated in a lovely hillside neighborhood surrounded by relaxing mountain views and other custom homes. The vacant land across the street is included with the property. Great opportunity to explore potential for RV or boat parking, garage, out-building, ADU or animal keeping. Zoned Q for horses and certain breeds of animals. Buyer to investigate and confirm allowed uses for the land. Homes this well cared for are rare. Don't miss this opportunity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$566Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jill Hansen•DRE #01989662• Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
•619-733-9056 (agent)
•jillsellsthehills@gmail.com (agent)
Contact: jillsellsthehills@gmail.com
Bought with Livar Mikha•DRE #02254599• San Diego Homes Realty
Wonderful Opportunity to own a home near town w/a country feel. Large 3bd with potential for a 4th (2nd large living room) and large lot. Lot across the street included with the property, zoned for horses & certain breeds of livestock. Open floorplan, large master bedroom, this home is ready for your personal touch. Solar, central A/C, HVAC w/new ducting installed in 2017. Solar to be paid off. Huge backyard perfect for entertaining & family time. Conveniently located near shopping, hwys and schools.
Greater Lansing AoR #170014019
May 22, 2017
Sold
$475,000
$276/sq ft
May 22, 2017
Sold
$475,000
$276/sq ft
May 22, 2017
Sold
$475,000
$276/sq ft
Apr 12, 2017
Pending
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Apr 12, 2017
Listing Removed
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Apr 5, 2017
Price Changed
$475,000
$276/sq ft
Mar 21, 2017
Listed
$490,000
$284/sq ft
Mar 21, 2017
Listed
$475,000
$276/sq ft
Mar 21, 2017
Listed
$475,000
$276/sq ft
+16
EXCELLENT Family Home! This Home Is Open and Spacious Featuring A Family and Living Room! Nice Wood Pellet Fireplace For Cozy Winters! Kitchen Is Open and Spacious With Lots Of Counter Top Area! The Master Bedroom Is Large With Large Double Vanity Sinks! Ceiling Fans Throughout! This Home Is Situated On A Corner Property With Large Yard and Plenty Of Room For Parking RV/Toys. Great For A Rental and Great Starter Home! Neighborhoods: Lakeside Equipment: Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
Public Records
Mar 3, 1989
Sold
$143,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 23, 1983
Sold
$101,000
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,963 (+2.6%)
$305,822 + $544,178
$850,000
2024
$7,759 (+3.8%)
$216,021 + $384,387
$600,408
2023
$7,475 (+1.8%)
$211,786 + $376,850
$588,636
2022
$7,340 (+1.4%)
$207,634 + $369,461
$577,095
2021
$7,237 (+11.3%)
$203,563 + $362,217
$565,780
2020
$6,501 (+2.0%)
$199,572 + $355,115
$554,687
2019
$6,375 (+0.6%)
$181,361 + $322,710
$504,071
2018
$6,337 (+45.0%)
$177,805 + $316,383
$494,188
2017
$4,369 (+3.4%)
$115,844 + $206,131
$321,975
2016
$4,226 (+0.5%)
$115,844 + $206,131
$321,975
2015
$4,207 (+4.8%)
$113,573 + $202,090
$315,663
2014
$4,013 (+0.2%)
$109,677 + $195,156
$304,833
2013
$4,004 (+3.0%)
$109,677 + $195,156
$304,833
2012
$3,886 (+1.9%)
$109,182 + $194,274
$303,456
2011
$3,813 (+0.7%)
$107,042 + $190,465
$297,507
2010
$3,788
$104,944 + $186,731
$291,675
2009
$3,792 (+7.3%)
$104,160 + $185,336
$289,496
2008
$3,534
$104,408 + $185,777
$290,185
Tax history for 12274 Gay Rio Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,963 (+2.6%)
$305,822 + $544,178
$850,000
2024
$7,759 (+3.8%)
$216,021 + $384,387
$600,408
2023
$7,475 (+1.8%)
$211,786 + $376,850
$588,636
2022
$7,340 (+1.4%)
$207,634 + $369,461
$577,095
2021
$7,237 (+11.3%)
$203,563 + $362,217
$565,780
2020
$6,501 (+2.0%)
$199,572 + $355,115
$554,687
2019
$6,375 (+0.6%)
$181,361 + $322,710
$504,071
2018
$6,337 (+45.0%)
$177,805 + $316,383
$494,188
2017
$4,369 (+3.4%)
$115,844 + $206,131
$321,975
2016
$4,226 (+0.5%)
$115,844 + $206,131
$321,975
2015
$4,207 (+4.8%)
$113,573 + $202,090
$315,663
2014
$4,013 (+0.2%)
$109,677 + $195,156
$304,833
2013
$4,004 (+3.0%)
$109,677 + $195,156
$304,833
2012
$3,886 (+1.9%)
$109,182 + $194,274
$303,456
2011
$3,813 (+0.7%)
$107,042 + $190,465
$297,507
2010
$3,788
$104,944 + $186,731
$291,675
2009
$3,792 (+7.3%)
$104,160 + $185,336
$289,496
2008
$3,534
$104,408 + $185,777
$290,185
*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
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
1,724
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
3972605400
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
# of Parking Spaces Total: 16
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Dual
Has Heating
Heating: Passive Solar, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Convection Oven, Gas Oven, Ice Maker, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater