Welcome to this meticulously maintained and highly upgraded Rancho Del Oro gem, boasting $150,000 in improvements. Experience breathtaking sunrises from your beautifully designed backyard or the private deck off the primary suite, offering unobstructed views of the surrounding hillsides. This home is a model of energy efficiency, featuring an owned solar system, a 13-SEER HVAC system, and Milgard E-glass windows. Upon entering, you are greeted by soaring vaulted ceilings in the living and dining areas, illuminated by natural light from large windows. The remodeled kitchen is a chef’s delight, with custom cabinets featuring pull-out shelves, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an eat-at counter accentuated by pendant lighting. The primary suite continues the theme of luxury with vaulted ceilings and French doors leading to the private deck—perfect for morning coffee or evening drinks. Every bathroom has been remodeled with designer finishes, adding to the home's sophisticated charm. The backyard is an oasis, featuring walkways, patios, turf, solar lights, a fire pit, multi-level terracing with stone accents, and mature fruit trees and roses—all enjoying magnificent views and year-round idyllic weather. The oversized garage provides a workbench and ample storage space. Situated across from Guajome Park, this home offers easy access to trails, a fishing lake, camping, playground, and more. Rancho Del Oro is a coveted community, conveniently located near shopping, dining, and entertainment, with schools just blocks away. Additionally, the San Luis Rey River Trailhead is nearby, offering a scenic route to Oceanside Harbor. This home is move-in ready; all the hard work has been done for you!
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$599Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Christine Manly•DRE #01938143• Compass
Contact: christine.manly@compass.com
Bought with Kate Parberry•DRE #01424809• Kate L. Parberry
Updated home with mostly wood look plank flooring and carpet on the stairs. High ceilings as you enter the living room and dining area. The kitchen looks out to the informal dining area and family room with fireplace. All 3 bedrooms are upstairs...
with the primary bedroom having 2 closets and a balcony. The 2 secondary bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom. The laundry hook ups are in the garage. Home is on large lot with views to the East and no neighbor behind you. Backs to N Santa Fe Ave.
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Mark Matsumoto
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 5298 Rio Plata Dr
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #NDP2505123
Jun 16, 2025
Sold
$1,025,000
$585/sq ft
Jun 2, 2025
Pending
—
May 24, 2025
Listed
$1,025,000
$585/sq ft
CRMLS #NDP2300900
Mar 9, 2023
Sold
$1,030,000
$588/sq ft
Feb 23, 2023
Pending
—
Feb 16, 2023
Price Changed
$969,000
$553/sq ft
Feb 6, 2023
Listed
$1,069,000
$610/sq ft
100K PRICE REDUCTION!! This home has had $150,000 worth of improvements within the last six years! Come live your best life in this meticulously maintained and highly upgraded Rancho Del Oro beauty! Unobstructed views of the surrounding hillsides that produce spectacular sunrises every morning are enjoyed in the skillfully designed backyard or the primary suite’s private deck. Energy efficiency abounds with a 2-year old owned solar system combined with a 13-SEER HVAC system and Milgard E-glass windows. As you enter you will gaze upon soaring vaulted ceilings over the living and dining rooms that are surrounded by large windows which bathe the interior in natural light. A newly remodeled kitchen features customized cabinets with pull out shelves, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and an eat-at counter illuminated by pendant lighting. The primary suite enjoys vaulted ceilings and French doors that lead to the private deck where you can enjoy your morning coffee or an evening beverage. All bathrooms have been remodeled with designer flair and finishes! The backyard is a calm reprieve with meandering walkways, patios, turf, solar lights, a fish pond, multi-level terracing with stone accents, mature fruit trees, roses all enjoying the splendor of those magnificent views and idyllic weather all year long. The oversized garage has a workbench plus an abundance of storage space. Just bring your belongings, all the work has been done for you - too much to list - see supplement section for a list of improvements this beauty offers! Across the street from Guajome Park providing trails to explore, a fishing lake, camping, playground and more! Rancho Del Oro is a highly sought after community close to an abundance of shopping, dining and entertainment venues with schools only blocks away from this home! The San Luis Rey River Trailhead is just down the street taking you all the way to Oceanside Harbor. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!
Greater Lansing AoR #170014455
Apr 26, 2017
Sold
$565,000
$322/sq ft
Apr 26, 2017
Sold
$565,000
$322/sq ft
Mar 27, 2017
Pending
—
Mar 23, 2017
Listed
$549,000
$313/sq ft
Mar 23, 2017
Listed
$549,000
$313/sq ft
Amazing Home in Oceanside! The high vaulted ceilings and large open layout living and dining room welcome's any guest to this perfect home. The kitchen is a cook's dream with its SS appliances, large granite countertops, breakfast bar, and lots of cabinet space! Steps from the kitchen is an additional open living area, where you can access the back patio or cozy up to the fireplace while gazing at the views through the large panoramic style windows. Low Maintenance backyard with artificial grass is huge! Neighborhoods: Oceanside Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
CRMLS #21026398
Jun 28, 2002
Sold
$315,000
$180/sq ft
May 28, 2002
Listed
$312,000
$178/sq ft
CRMLS #981020870
Feb 3, 1999
Sold
$227,500
$130/sq ft
Nov 11, 1998
Listed
$234,900
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,257 (+5.3%)
$856,800 + $188,700
$1,045,500
2024
$11,643 (+65.3%)
$676,260 + $395,352
$1,071,612
2023
$7,045 (+31.0%)
$663,000 + $387,600
$1,050,600
2022
$5,377 (+2.3%)
$350,148 + $280,114
$630,262
2021
$5,256 (−0.2%)
$343,283 + $274,622
$617,905
2020
$5,269 (+1.2%)
$336,552 + $269,238
$605,790
2019
$5,206 (−18.1%)
$333,102 + $266,478
$599,580
2018
$6,353 (+44.9%)
$326,571 + $261,253
$587,824
2017
$4,386 (+2.4%)
$218,386 + $174,706
$393,092
2016
$4,284 (+0.4%)
$218,386 + $174,706
$393,092
2015
$4,267 (+2.4%)
$214,104 + $171,281
$385,385
2014
$4,165 (+4.1%)
$206,757 + $165,405
$372,162
2013
$4,002 (−0.5%)
$206,757 + $165,405
$372,162
2012
$4,021 (+0.1%)
$197,830 + $158,262
$356,092
2011
$4,017 (+0.9%)
$197,830 + $158,262
$356,092
2010
$3,983 (+0.5%)
$197,830 + $158,262
$356,092
2009
$3,961 (+2.6%)
$196,352 + $157,080
$353,432
2008
$3,861
$196,819 + $157,454
$354,273
Tax history for 5298 Rio Plata Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,257 (+5.3%)
$856,800 + $188,700
$1,045,500
2024
$11,643 (+65.3%)
$676,260 + $395,352
$1,071,612
2023
$7,045 (+31.0%)
$663,000 + $387,600
$1,050,600
2022
$5,377 (+2.3%)
$350,148 + $280,114
$630,262
2021
$5,256 (−0.2%)
$343,283 + $274,622
$617,905
2020
$5,269 (+1.2%)
$336,552 + $269,238
$605,790
2019
$5,206 (−18.1%)
$333,102 + $266,478
$599,580
2018
$6,353 (+44.9%)
$326,571 + $261,253
$587,824
2017
$4,386 (+2.4%)
$218,386 + $174,706
$393,092
2016
$4,284 (+0.4%)
$218,386 + $174,706
$393,092
2015
$4,267 (+2.4%)
$214,104 + $171,281
$385,385
2014
$4,165 (+4.1%)
$206,757 + $165,405
$372,162
2013
$4,002 (−0.5%)
$206,757 + $165,405
$372,162
2012
$4,021 (+0.1%)
$197,830 + $158,262
$356,092
2011
$4,017 (+0.9%)
$197,830 + $158,262
$356,092
2010
$3,983 (+0.5%)
$197,830 + $158,262
$356,092
2009
$3,961 (+2.6%)
$196,352 + $157,080
$353,432
2008
$3,861
$196,819 + $157,454
$354,273
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
1,753
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1584301500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
RE-B
-SP
Residential Estate District
To provide opportunities for very-low-density single-family residential land use (except as otherwise noted in Section 1030), compatible with the topography and public-service capacities. Two types of Residential Estate districts are established: the Estate A (RE-A) District where the base density is 0.5 du per gross acre and the maximum potential density is 0.9 du per gross acre; and the Estate B District (RE-B) where the base density is 1.0 du per gross acre and the maximum potential density is 3.5 du per gross acre.
Zone overlays
Scenic Park Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Feb 18, 2021 • Final
Bld solar pv res
Install a roof-mounted solar system with micro-inverters on a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 4
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking Spaces: 7
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Green Property Infomration
Energy Efficient: Windows
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 1584301500
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Foothills, Mountainous, Sidewalks
School Information
High School District: Vista Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.24133900
Longitude: -117.27790800
Directions: 78 to College to Mesa to Rio Plata 76 to N Santa Fe Ave
Zoning: R-1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,753
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1987
County: San Diego County
APN: 1584301500
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: christine.manly@compass.com
Days Active in MLS: 3
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Christine
List Agent Last Name: Manly
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Compass
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Kate
Buyer Agent Last Name: Parberry
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Kate L. Parberry
Around this home
Schools
Alamosa Park Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Roosevelt Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Vista High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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