Nestled in the highly desirable Del Cerro neighborhood, this beautifully updated 5-bedroom plus bonus room, 3-bath home offers approximately 2,824 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with breathtaking panoramic views of Cowles Mountain, downtown San Diego, spectacular sunsets, and even the Pacific Ocean. The expanded kitchen features granite countertops, a center island, stainless steel appliances, updated finishes, and a sunny breakfast nook. Vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light enhance the spacious living and dining areas, while the inviting family room with a fireplace opens to a private backyard with a covered patio and mature fruit trees, including tangerine, lemon, peach, and olive. The versatile floor plan includes a first-floor bedroom and full bath, ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a home office. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features a private balcony with stunning west-facing views. Additional upgrades include owned solar, newer HVAC, dual-pane windows, an updated electrical panel, upgraded balcony, newer kitchen flooring, and updated appliances. Ideally located near Mission Trails Regional Park, Lake Murray, top-rated schools, golf courses, shopping, dining, and major freeways, this exceptional property offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and spectacular views in one of Del Cerro's most sought-after neighborhoods.
San Carlos, located between Mission Trails Regional Park and Lake Murray, is a residential and hillside San Diego neighborhood with canyon views and mid-century ranch streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lake Murray Boulevard and Navajo Road corridor, where local eateries, markets, and everyday services line the sidewalks. Cowles Mountain Trailhead sets the outdoor tempo with steady foot traffic and sunrise hikers. Homes range from postwar single-levels to updated split-levels, often framed by mature trees and sloped lots. San Carlos Recreation Center and the adjacent park fields anchor community routines. The Trolley at SDSU and nearby I-8 shape commutes without changing the quiet, inland feel.
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Market insights
7832 Forrestal Rd · $1,549,000
DAYS ON MARKET
65 days
The average home goes pending in 24 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.4%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,549,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,096,403. (29% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Storage
Fireplace in the family room
Bedrooms
Up to 6 possible bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Electric cooktop
Gas water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Laminate
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Exterior features
Balcony
Covered porch
Covered patio with awning(s)
Full fencing
Has a view
Home design
Single family detached residence
Two-story
Parking
Attached garage with garage door opener
4 total parking spaces (2 in garage)
Construction
Stucco construction
Composition roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Irrigation: automatic and manual
Electricity and solar
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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.
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Electrical
Solar
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 94° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
San Diego, CA • 92120
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in San Diego. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 7832 Forrestal Rd
$1,496,870
$52K under list price of $1.55M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.2M to $1.6M.