Range pricing $549,000 - $599,000. Well taken care of home in gated, private community. Enjoy panoramic sunset views of Discovery Hills w/ a fabulous floor plan offering 18' ceilings at door entrance w/ balcony that leads into a great room / kitchen area with awesome views. 3 bed 3 baths with 2 opt. bed's or bed + den. Natural light abounds throughout. Convenient to all - minutes to schools, shopping, freeway, restaurants, colleges, & beach. Fabulous value & rare listing of coveted private location. Neighborhoods: Vellacitos Ridge Equipment: Dryer Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
6,597 sq ftLot Size
$446Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ed Swauger•DRE #01376073• Windermere Homes & Estates
Bought with Scott Liu•DRE #01893119• Brightlight Realty
Range pricing $549,000 - $599,000. Well taken care of home in gated, private community. Enjoy panoramic sunset views of Discovery Hills w/ a fabulous floor plan offering 18' ceilings at door entrance w/ balcony that leads into a great room / kitchen area with awesome views. 3 bed 3 baths with 2 opt. bed's or bed + den. Natural light abounds throughout. Convenient to all - minutes to schools, shopping, freeway, restaurants, colleges, & beach. Fabulous value & rare listing of coveted private location.
CRMLS #140063918
Feb 20, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Dec 3, 2014
Listed
$529,000
$222/sq ft
Public Records
May 4, 2012
Sold
$320,000
$134/sq ft
SDMLS #1
Feb 7, 2012
Price Changed
$320,000
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,387 (+5.3%)
$379,412 + $297,230
$676,642
2024
$7,968 (+2.1%)
$371,973 + $291,402
$663,375
2023
$7,807 (+1.7%)
$364,680 + $285,689
$650,369
2022
$7,674 (+1.9%)
$357,530 + $280,088
$637,618
2021
$7,528 (+1.1%)
$350,520 + $274,597
$625,117
2020
$7,449 (+1.5%)
$343,648 + $269,213
$612,861
2019
$7,340 (+3.3%)
$340,125 + $266,453
$606,578
2018
$7,108 (+56.0%)
$343,332 + $249,696
$593,028
2017
$4,555 (+1.6%)
$151,515 + $194,804
$346,319
2016
$4,483 (+1.6%)
$151,515 + $194,804
$346,319
2015
$4,413 (+2.2%)
$148,545 + $190,985
$339,530
2014
$4,316 (+1.9%)
$143,448 + $184,433
$327,881
2013
$4,237 (−5.9%)
$143,448 + $184,433
$327,881
2012
$4,502 (−9.0%)
$142,800 + $183,600
$326,400
2011
$4,949 (+3.8%)
$169,000 + $189,000
$358,000
2010
$4,770 (+1.4%)
$189,000 + $211,000
$400,000
2009
$4,703 (−18.0%)
$189,000 + $211,000
$400,000
2008
$5,732
$189,000 + $211,000
$400,000
Tax history for 725 Helmsdale
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,387 (+5.3%)
$379,412 + $297,230
$676,642
2024
$7,968 (+2.1%)
$371,973 + $291,402
$663,375
2023
$7,807 (+1.7%)
$364,680 + $285,689
$650,369
2022
$7,674 (+1.9%)
$357,530 + $280,088
$637,618
2021
$7,528 (+1.1%)
$350,520 + $274,597
$625,117
2020
$7,449 (+1.5%)
$343,648 + $269,213
$612,861
2019
$7,340 (+3.3%)
$340,125 + $266,453
$606,578
2018
$7,108 (+56.0%)
$343,332 + $249,696
$593,028
2017
$4,555 (+1.6%)
$151,515 + $194,804
$346,319
2016
$4,483 (+1.6%)
$151,515 + $194,804
$346,319
2015
$4,413 (+2.2%)
$148,545 + $190,985
$339,530
2014
$4,316 (+1.9%)
$143,448 + $184,433
$327,881
2013
$4,237 (−5.9%)
$143,448 + $184,433
$327,881
2012
$4,502 (−9.0%)
$142,800 + $183,600
$326,400
2011
$4,949 (+3.8%)
$169,000 + $189,000
$358,000
2010
$4,770 (+1.4%)
$189,000 + $211,000
$400,000
2009
$4,703 (−18.0%)
$189,000 + $211,000
$400,000
2008
$5,732
$189,000 + $211,000
$400,000
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,597 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
2,382
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2205005000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
SPA
Specific Plan Area Zone
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - Concrete
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Range
Has Appliances
Area, Formal Dining Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Den, Family Room, Office, Kitchen, Living Room, Laundry, Primary Bathroom
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Tile
Heating Information
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: Two
Exterior
Exterior Information
Fencing: Partial
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Stucco
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Sprinkler System
Property Information
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 2205005000
Total # of Stories: 2
Walk Score: 29
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Mello-Roos
Location
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Associate Prescott
Association Fee: $175
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Location Information
Latitude: 33.14899600
Longitude: -117.17473000
Other Subdivision Name: Vellacitos Ridge
Directions: Mission to Abederdeen to Helmsdale Cross Street: Kirkwall Dr.
Subdivision Name: San Marcos
Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,382
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,597 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: 2006
County: San Diego County
APN: 2205005000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 15
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 15
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Ed
List Agent Last Name: Swauger
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Windermere Homes & Estates
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Scott
Buyer Agent Last Name: Liu
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Brightlight Realty
Around this home
Schools
San Marcos Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
San Marcos Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Mission Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
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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
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 23 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, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
San Marcos, CA • 92069
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
7.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.01M – $1.22M
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