Enjoy a San Diego lifestyle beyond compare at this exceptional residence in the coveted Del Mar Highlands neighborhood, less than two miles from iconic Del Mar beaches. The backyard is an amazing oasis, complete with a sparkling saltwater pool with Baja shelf and spa, an outdoor kitchen, and cozy fireplace, transforming the property into a private haven perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. This residence features a beautifully landscaped, nearly quarter-acre lot—an uncommon luxury in Carmel Valley. See supplement
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
10,349 sq ftLot Size
$1,275Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Dawn Leahy•DRE #01292805• Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Seller will entertain offers between $900,000 and $1,000,876.This roomy family home is in a great neighborhood on a quiet corner. All bedrooms are on the second floor with the master at one end. The yard is extra large with pool and spa and great area for entertaining. Home is sold 'as is' and needs TLC. No sign on property.
SDMLS #1
Feb 22, 2007
Price Changed
$900,000
$355/sq ft
SDMLS #66030835
Aug 31, 2006
Listing Removed
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Apr 13, 2006
Listed
$1,150,000
$453/sq ft
CRMLS #971009880
Sep 10, 1997
Sold
$430,000
$169/sq ft
Jun 16, 1997
Listed
$440,000
$173/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,254 (+127.7%)
$1,768,680 + $681,462
$2,450,142
2024
$11,529 (+2.3%)
$1,734,000 + $668,100
$2,402,100
2023
$11,275 (+1.7%)
$668,082 + $408,553
$1,076,635
2022
$11,089 (+1.8%)
$654,983 + $400,543
$1,055,526
2021
$10,895 (+0.9%)
$642,141 + $392,690
$1,034,831
2020
$10,800 (+2.0%)
$629,550 + $384,991
$1,014,541
2019
$10,591 (+1.9%)
$623,095 + $381,044
$1,004,139
2018
$10,390 (+1.7%)
$610,878 + $373,573
$984,451
2017
$10,213 (+6.4%)
$587,157 + $359,068
$946,225
2016
$9,597 (+1.5%)
$587,157 + $359,068
$946,225
2015
$9,453 (+2.1%)
$575,645 + $352,028
$927,673
2014
$9,258 (+5.2%)
$555,893 + $339,949
$895,842
2013
$8,799 (+3.7%)
$555,893 + $339,949
$895,842
2012
$8,485
$520,000 + $318,000
$838,000
2011
$8,486 (−0.1%)
$520,000 + $318,000
$838,000
2010
$8,495 (−0.9%)
$520,000 + $318,000
$838,000
2009
$8,570 (−1.9%)
$520,000 + $318,000
$838,000
2008
$8,737
$520,000 + $318,000
$838,000
Tax history for 3245 Lower Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,254 (+127.7%)
$1,768,680 + $681,462
$2,450,142
2024
$11,529 (+2.3%)
$1,734,000 + $668,100
$2,402,100
2023
$11,275 (+1.7%)
$668,082 + $408,553
$1,076,635
2022
$11,089 (+1.8%)
$654,983 + $400,543
$1,055,526
2021
$10,895 (+0.9%)
$642,141 + $392,690
$1,034,831
2020
$10,800 (+2.0%)
$629,550 + $384,991
$1,014,541
2019
$10,591 (+1.9%)
$623,095 + $381,044
$1,004,139
2018
$10,390 (+1.7%)
$610,878 + $373,573
$984,451
2017
$10,213 (+6.4%)
$587,157 + $359,068
$946,225
2016
$9,597 (+1.5%)
$587,157 + $359,068
$946,225
2015
$9,453 (+2.1%)
$575,645 + $352,028
$927,673
2014
$9,258 (+5.2%)
$555,893 + $339,949
$895,842
2013
$8,799 (+3.7%)
$555,893 + $339,949
$895,842
2012
$8,485
$520,000 + $318,000
$838,000
2011
$8,486 (−0.1%)
$520,000 + $318,000
$838,000
2010
$8,495 (−0.9%)
$520,000 + $318,000
$838,000
2009
$8,570 (−1.9%)
$520,000 + $318,000
$838,000
2008
$8,737
$520,000 + $318,000
$838,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 7
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Built-In Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Starter, Family Room, Outside, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Barbecue
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Full, Gate, Privacy, Wood, Block
Roof: Shingle, Spanish Tile
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Private, See Remarks, Solar Heat, Salt Water, In Ground, Gas Heat
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
Property Features
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Security System
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Green Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Land Information
Irrigation Source: Automatic,Drip,Sprinklers
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Area: 0.24
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $45
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $45
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Solana Beach School District
Middle Or Junior School District: San Dieguito High School Distric
High School District: San Dieguito High School Distric
Location Information
Directions: Del Mar Heights, North on High Bluff, West on Lady Hill or Lower Ridge.
Subdivision Name: CARMEL VALLEY
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
Building Name: The Heights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,538
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 7
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10,349 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1984
County: San Diego County
APN: 3041210900
HOA Dues: $50/month
Garage: Yes
Features: Green, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 1, 2025
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Around this home
Schools
Solana Highlands Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Carmel Valley Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Torrey Pines High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 86° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$3.07M – $3.72M
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