Resort-like property w/ocean & mountain views. Unrivaled privacy. Fresh remodel on huge, stunning yard. Complete structural remodel in 2003 w/well-appointed amenities & exceptional tech enhancements. 5BR/2.5 BA, 2-story w/open, light & bright floor plan. 1st level master w/spa BA, 2 FP, gourmet kitchen, formal living room. Pool & spa w/patio. Art Deco design elements for custom feel. Professionally designed task, art & feature lighting plus whole house sound. PUSD. Tons of storage. Close to I-15 & CA56.
See all the way to the Pacific from this highly upgraded 2-story home perched high on a hill in Rancho Penasquitos. Peaceful, secluded lot directly across the street from the Black Mountain Open Space Park & unusually wide 30’ to 40’ setbacks w/mature landscape & trees create privacy. Drought tolerant landscape boasts mature King, Queen & Canary palms & lush Giant Birds of Paradise. 1st level MB w/luxury BA and 3BD plus large bonus room/5th BD upstairs, gourmet kitchen & recently refurbished pool & spa. Bright & airy open floor plan w/freshly painted walls in taupe tones & recently installed neutral nylon carpet. Contemporary Art Deco inspired design elements. Expansive foyer tiled w/striking seamless black onyx. Custom designed & tailored made ceilings w/beveling & recessed lights for height & architectural interest. Glass block windows maintain privacy & invite light. Professionally designed task, art & feature lighting is completed in new-construction low-voltage MR-16s. An added bonus is that the lighting is wired to computer controllable X-10 switches w/instant mood switches in select locales. All interior doors, including closets, are solid wood w/Art Deco etching & custom handles. Airy & voluminous living room w/stacked windows & views of open space park. A false wall on the right side of the room is recessed for placing entertainment electronics & hiding wiring. Entertain in style at the sleek free-form crackled glass topped bar w/contemporary lights, in-wall speaker soffits, built-in cabinets w/glass shelves for storage & display. The bar also features a back-lit block window. The 2 half-refrigerators are negotiable. At the rear of the house, the kitchen, dining room & family room are open to one another, share the same light Maple laminate floors & neutral taupe walls. The gourmet kitchen has a pantry cabinet w/2 pull-out drawers, a side-by-side stainless steel Samsung refrigerator (negotiable), double Dacor convection ovens, Bosch dishwasher, dual basin sink & huge multi-functional island w/Dacor 4-burner stovetop w/ceiling mounted vent & breakfast bar. Design elements include striking gray, black & white granite countertops w/rounded edges & cabinets w/beveled doors & clean, crisp glossy white finish. 2 pairs of glass French doors open to the backyard & an impressive FP w/black onyx surround is positioned between them. Custom designer ceilings w/beveling offer height. Secluded MB w/grand FP finished in Italian Carrera white marble. Glass French doors open to the covered patio near spa. Luxury spa BA in MB features carpeted XL walk-in closet w/built-in shelves, vanity w/double sinks & white Carrera marble accents. Dramatic shower room w/oval Roman bath tub & marble floors, walls & shower interior. High efficiency hand-held shower head & overhead rinse plumbed w/3.4-inch water line for immediate rinse. Concave glass block wall invites light, but keeps room private. Light Maple laminate floors & recessed lights in upstairs 3BD. Reconditioned sun deck off BD2 & BD3. Beautiful upstairs BA w/gorgeous stone, high-end details & room for shower/commode. Bonus/5th BR w/20 ft of built-in upper cabinets/shelves/desk. 2 closets & room for 3rd. Hardwood light Maple floors. Wired for AV equipment. Huge windows w/open space views. 3,000 sq ft back yard w/cabana, deck & fire pit. Fabulous recently renovated free-form pool/spa w/recently poured concrete patio decking. High efficiency fluorescent lights in yard. Remodeled half-BA on 1st floor. Storage under stairs & incredible upstairs finished walk-in closet. Indoor laundry w/cabinets & slate floor. Finished 2-car garage w/roll-up aluminum style door. Built-in speaker soffits in many rooms. High tech additions include 2 coax cable, 2 CAT5E & 2 prewired unterminated fiber lines. Stucco exterior w/concrete tile roof. 5 programmable HVAC zones. Tinted dual pane custom Milgard windows & doors. Easy access to I-15, CA-56 & beach. Near shopping, dining & more. PUSD. Walk to Mt. Carmel HS
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$604Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Sue Herndon•DRE #00890062• Keller Williams Realty
•858-344-9000 (agent)
Listed by Cameron Herndon•DRE #01368116• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Hilary Laxson•DRE #01742054• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Napolitano & Associates
*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
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
2,956
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
3120920900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
RS-1-14
RANCHO PENASQUITOS
Residential-Single Unit Zone
The purpose of the RS zones is to provide appropriate regulations for the development of single dwelling units that accommodate a variety of lot sizes and residential dwelling types and which promote neighborhood quality, character, and livability. It is intended that these zones provide for flexibility in development regulations that allow reasonable use of property while minimizing adverse impacts to adjacent properties.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Parking Spaces: 2
# of Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Non-Garage Parking: Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X14
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 14 x 10
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 21 x 19
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces(s): 2
Fireplace Information: Fireplace in Family Room, Fireplace in Master Bedroom
Interior Features
Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Washer
Drywall Interior
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Slab on Grade
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Forced Air, Zoned Area(s)
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Equipment: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Laundry Room
Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
Room Information
Square Feet (Estimated): 3,183
Extra Room 1 Dimensions: 19 x 5
Extra Room 2 Dimensions: 10 x 10
Dining Room Dimensions: 13 x 8
Family Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
Kitchen Dimensions: 11 x 10
Living Room Dimensions: 19 x 15
Bedroom on Entry Level, Dining Area
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction: Stucco
Fencing: Full
Patio: Balcony, Covered, Slab
Structures: Other (See Remarks)
Building Information
Year Built: 1980
Roof: Tile/Clay
Pool Information
Pool Type: Below Ground, Private
Pool Heat: Gas
Spa: Private with Pool
Spa Heat: Gas
Property Information
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Sq. Ft. Source: Appraisal
Pets Allowed
Sign on Property: Yes
Property Features
Security: Other (See Remarks)
Telecommunications: Audio, Cable (Coaxial), Multiple Phones, Wired High-Speed Internet