The home you've been waiting for has arrived! The 1,575 square foot home features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, complemented by a detached two-car garage and a secure gated entry. They say location is key, and this property certainly proves it! Discover your own personal haven in the coveted gated community of Rancho Heights. Nestled just within the San Diego County border, this location benefits from a higher FHA loan limit compared to Riverside County. With a low annual HOA fee and very low tax rate, plus breathtaking sunsets that are simply unparalleled, this opportunity is hard to resist! This custom-built territorial-mission style home is a true gem, brimming with unique architectural details rarely found elsewhere. Constructed with concrete block and timber, it features polished concrete floors, rustic knotty alder interior doors, and Spanish tile, among other exquisite details. The expansive lot offers ample space for a barn, additional garage, or ADU. Outdoors, everything is primed for your enjoyment, with completed underground plumbing for an outdoor kitchen, fountain, pool, and future guest house. Two fire hydrants on the parcel and extensive brush clearance ensure fire safety and hazard insurance compliance. For those considering a second or vacation home, the sellers are open to including the property fully furnished, down to the dishes and flatware. Experience it firsthand—this property is truly one-of-a-kind! Set on a sprawling 3.14-acre lot, this property boasts panoramic views of Carlsbad, Oceanside, Fallbrook, and Dana Point, with Temecula right at your doorstep! Residents enjoy weather similar to the Mediterranean which makes it easy to grow a variety of fruit trees…including cherry, 2 apple trees, lemon, avocado and more. It is a peaceful retreat while remaining conveniently close to top-rated Great Oak High School (5.1 miles), Pechanga Resort Casino (5.8 miles), Temecula Valley Hospital (8.9 miles), Old Town Temecula (9.3 miles), Temecula Valley Wine Country (10.1 miles), Fox Raceway (8.5 miles), Pala Casino (7.8 miles), and the Pala Shooting Range (7.8 miles).
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
3.14 acresLot Size
$620Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Theresa DiCiolla•DRE #01858144• Allison James Estates & Homes
Contact: 951-285-9969
Bought with Stephanie Cranford•DRE #02079814• Real Brokerage Technologies
Bought with Andrew Lewis•DRE #01914085• Real Brokerage Technologies
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Market trends in 92059, CA
Last updated July 2026
Sale-to-List Price
98.5%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$590K
$0 MoM
Avg. days on market
163d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
1
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Sale history for 12972 Rancho Heights Rd
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #SW24221049
Feb 20, 2025
Sold
$970,000
$616/sq ft
Jan 28, 2025
Pending
—
Dec 14, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Oct 24, 2024
Listed
$999,900
$635/sq ft
CRMLS #SW18168090
Nov 30, 2018
Sold
$440,000
$279/sq ft
Nov 1, 2018
Pending
—
Oct 8, 2018
Price Changed
$476,000
$302/sq ft
Aug 31, 2018
Price Changed
$477,000
$303/sq ft
Aug 21, 2018
Price Changed
$478,000
$303/sq ft
Jul 12, 2018
Listed
$479,000
$304/sq ft
Beautiful private gated community atop mountains overlooking the San Diego valley vistas. This adobe style home is custom built and has an extra room which can easily be a third bedroom. Get away from it all and still be 5 minutes from Temecula shops and schools. Motivated seller
CRMLS #SW17141857
Sep 30, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Sep 29, 2017
Relisted
—
Aug 31, 2017
Relisted
—
Aug 31, 2017
Delisted
—
Jul 1, 2017
Relisted
—
Jul 1, 2017
Delisted
—
Jun 27, 2017
Delisted
—
Jun 24, 2017
Listed
$425,000
$270/sq ft
SDMLS #140053806
Feb 18, 2016
Sold
$380,000
$241/sq ft
Jan 22, 2015
Pending
—
Jan 22, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Nov 13, 2014
Price Changed
$390,000
$248/sq ft
Oct 24, 2014
Price Changed
$425,000
$270/sq ft
Oct 1, 2014
Listed
$445,000
$283/sq ft
CRMLS #SW14195147
Feb 17, 2015
Sold
$380,000
$241/sq ft
Jan 21, 2015
Pending
—
Nov 13, 2014
Price Changed
$390,000
$248/sq ft
Oct 23, 2014
Price Changed
$425,000
$270/sq ft
Sep 17, 2014
Price Changed
$445,000
$283/sq ft
Sep 10, 2014
Listed
$450,000
$286/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1999
Sold
$50,000
$32/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 29, 1999
Sold
$50,000
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,189 (+1.3%)
$612,000 + $377,400
$989,400
2024
$5,123 (+2.2%)
$206,660 + $284,161
$490,821
2023
$5,013 (+1.5%)
$202,608 + $278,590
$481,198
2022
$4,938 (+1.9%)
$198,636 + $273,128
$471,764
2021
$4,848 (+1.1%)
$194,742 + $267,773
$462,515
2020
$4,797 (−0.5%)
$190,924 + $262,523
$453,447
2019
$4,820 (+8.6%)
$188,967 + $259,832
$448,799
2018
$4,440 (+2.1%)
$185,262 + $254,738
$440,000
2017
$4,348 (+2.2%)
$165,688 + $227,822
$393,510
2016
$4,256 (+17.3%)
$165,688 + $227,822
$393,510
2015
$3,629 (+2.4%)
$162,440 + $223,355
$385,795
2014
$3,543 (+0.6%)
$90,726 + $230,372
$321,098
2013
$3,521 (−4.8%)
$90,726 + $230,372
$321,098
2012
$3,699 (−6.6%)
$90,316 + $229,331
$319,647
2011
$3,960 (+0.4%)
$88,546 + $224,835
$313,381
2010
$3,944 (+0.8%)
$86,810 + $220,427
$307,237
2009
$3,913 (+55.7%)
$86,162 + $218,780
$304,942
2008
$2,514
$86,367 + $219,300
$305,667
Tax history for 12972 Rancho Heights Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,189 (+1.3%)
$612,000 + $377,400
$989,400
2024
$5,123 (+2.2%)
$206,660 + $284,161
$490,821
2023
$5,013 (+1.5%)
$202,608 + $278,590
$481,198
2022
$4,938 (+1.9%)
$198,636 + $273,128
$471,764
2021
$4,848 (+1.1%)
$194,742 + $267,773
$462,515
2020
$4,797 (−0.5%)
$190,924 + $262,523
$453,447
2019
$4,820 (+8.6%)
$188,967 + $259,832
$448,799
2018
$4,440 (+2.1%)
$185,262 + $254,738
$440,000
2017
$4,348 (+2.2%)
$165,688 + $227,822
$393,510
2016
$4,256 (+17.3%)
$165,688 + $227,822
$393,510
2015
$3,629 (+2.4%)
$162,440 + $223,355
$385,795
2014
$3,543 (+0.6%)
$90,726 + $230,372
$321,098
2013
$3,521 (−4.8%)
$90,726 + $230,372
$321,098
2012
$3,699 (−6.6%)
$90,316 + $229,331
$319,647
2011
$3,960 (+0.4%)
$88,546 + $224,835
$313,381
2010
$3,944 (+0.8%)
$86,810 + $220,427
$307,237
2009
$3,913 (+55.7%)
$86,162 + $218,780
$304,942
2008
$2,514
$86,367 + $219,300
$305,667
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
136,778
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
1,575
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1093820800
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
$67 /month
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Aug 23, 2025.
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage - Single Door, Gated, RV Access/Parking
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room, Galley Kitchen, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: front
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated Community
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Agricultural, Desert Front, Lot Over 40000 Sqft
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: Southwest
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 1093820800
Property Condition: Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: Electricity - On Property
Sewer: Septic Tank
Propane, See Remarks
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Rancho Heights HOA
Association Fee: $800
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Amenities: Controlled Access, Other
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Foothills
School Information
High School District: Valley Center - Pauma
Location Information
Latitude: 33.41277700
Longitude: -117.06026900
Other Subdivision Name: Pala
Directions: Off of Pala Temecula Parkway just south of Pechanga Casino
Subdivision Name: Pala
Zoning: A70
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,575
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 3.14 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: 2025
County: San Diego County
APN: 1093820800
HOA Dues: $67/month
Garage: Yes
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 23, 2025
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 951-285-9969
Days Active in MLS: 51
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 51
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Theresa
List Agent Last Name: DiCiolla
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Allison James Estates & Homes
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Stephanie
Buyer Agent Last Name: Cranford
Co-Buyer Agent First Name: Andrew
Co-Buyer Agent Last Name: Lewis
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Real Brokerage Technologies
Co-Buyer Office Name: Real Brokerage Technologies
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Pauma Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 7.5mi
4/10
Valley Center High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.4mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
10/10 Fire Factor
63% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Pala, CA • 92592
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.