Ring in the New Year with this beautifully unique 3 br, 2 ba home in West Santee. Currently the only SFR available in the Big Rock area! This home features open beam ceilings, views across the valley to the north & east to El Capitan & the Lagunas. Large . 31 acre lot boasts custom designed drought tolerant front yard. Backyard is private w/ lush greenery, turf grass area, views to Cowles Mtn, & an "Urban" Chicken Coop that could convey. Plenty of room for toys, motor home, or to add up or out! See Supp. .. Neighborhoods: Fanita Terrace Equipment: Range/Oven, Shed(s) Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL, GSL
Large backyard. Garage has been converted into spacious master bedroom. View of hills from living room. Laundry located on covered back porch.
13 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joni Phillips
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 7981 Rancho Fanita Dr
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #160065021
Feb 10, 2017
Sold
$460,000
$377/sq ft
Jan 10, 2017
Pending
—
Jan 10, 2017
Price Changed
$475,000
$390/sq ft
Dec 14, 2016
Listed
$455,000
$373/sq ft
Dec 14, 2016
Listed
$475,000
$390/sq ft
+20
Ring in the New Year with this beautifully unique 3 br, 2 ba home in West Santee. Currently the only SFR available in the Big Rock area! This home features open beam ceilings, views across the valley to the north & east to El Capitan & the Lagunas. Large .31 acre lot boasts custom designed drought tolerant front yard. Backyard is private w/lush greenery, turf grass area, views to Cowles Mtn, & an "Urban" Chicken Coop that could convey. Plenty of room for toys, motor home, or to add up or out! See Supp...
This is a unique home that is not cookie cutter! The large .31 lot has room to grow up & out! Living room features picture window with views to the north & east, Open beam ceilings & Original wood flooring through out main home. Kitchen features newer Stainless appliances (fridge does not convey), Rustic Open Shelving, and access to the back patio area...Perfect for enjoying alfresco dinners in the private backyard listening to all the birds sing (including a family of hawks that nest in the Eucalyptus!). Master bedroom has been used as a family room in the past. It features a large picture window looking north, a slider that exits to the east side garden area & an exit door to the back yard. The master bath has been updated with Slate tile shower enclosure, Porcelain wood look tile flooring, Concrete vanity top & newer vanity with Custom sink feature. The front yard features a drought tolerant landscape with fruit trees & indigenous plants to attract birds, butterflies & bees. The side yard to the west has a parking area for your truck/RV/boat with access to the back yard. The backyard is lush with trees, succulents, raised garden beds, newer artificial turf grass area, & an "Urban" Chicken Coop (that could convey with the chickens!) Home is close to the Cowles Mountain Trail Head, Old Mission Dam park and campground, Big Rock Park and Chet Harritt school...Santee lakes is also close by! Convenient to 125 and 52!!
SDMLS #140020657
May 30, 2014
Sold
$400,000
$328/sq ft
May 16, 2014
Pending
—
May 2, 2014
Pending
—
Apr 18, 2014
Listed
$419,000
$344/sq ft
+11
VERY CUTE HOUSE WITH TONS OF CHARM OFFERS A HUGE BACKYARD FULLY FENCED WITH ROOM FOR POOL,COZY LIVING ROOM WITH OAK HARDWOOD FLOORING,NEWER PAINT INSIDE AND OUT, LARGE MASTER SUITE COULD BE A UNIT ON IT'S OWN AND MUCH MORE. UNLIMITED POTENTIAL.ROOM FOR TOYS, RV AND BOAT.
SDMLS #76023778
Mar 25, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Mar 23, 2007
Listed
$449,888
$369/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 14, 2001
Sold
$231,000
$189/sq ft
CRMLS #972002369
Jul 30, 1997
Sold
$129,000
$106/sq ft
May 27, 1997
Listed
$129,000
$106/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,337 (+1.2%)
$281,052 + $263,487
$544,539
2024
$6,265 (+3.2%)
$275,542 + $258,321
$533,863
2023
$6,072 (−0.6%)
$270,140 + $253,256
$523,396
2022
$6,110 (+2.8%)
$264,844 + $248,291
$513,135
2021
$5,944 (+1.3%)
$259,651 + $243,423
$503,074
2020
$5,869 (+3.7%)
$254,560 + $238,650
$493,210
2019
$5,662 (+2.1%)
$251,950 + $236,203
$488,153
2018
$5,544 (+10.2%)
$247,010 + $231,572
$478,582
2017
$5,030 (−27.0%)
$218,062 + $204,433
$422,495
2016
$6,893 (+43.3%)
$218,062 + $204,433
$422,495
2015
$4,810 (+31.3%)
$213,787 + $200,425
$414,212
2014
$3,663 (+20.0%)
$160,000 + $150,000
$310,000
2013
$3,052 (+1.4%)
$160,000 + $150,000
$310,000
2012
$3,010 (+0.2%)
$157,000 + $100,000
$257,000
2011
$3,005 (−20.0%)
$157,000 + $100,000
$257,000
2010
$3,756 (+0.3%)
$157,000 + $100,000
$257,000
2009
$3,744 (+5.3%)
$194,903 + $130,033
$324,936
2008
$3,554
$195,367 + $130,342
$325,709
Tax history for 7981 Rancho Fanita Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,337 (+1.2%)
$281,052 + $263,487
$544,539
2024
$6,265 (+3.2%)
$275,542 + $258,321
$533,863
2023
$6,072 (−0.6%)
$270,140 + $253,256
$523,396
2022
$6,110 (+2.8%)
$264,844 + $248,291
$513,135
2021
$5,944 (+1.3%)
$259,651 + $243,423
$503,074
2020
$5,869 (+3.7%)
$254,560 + $238,650
$493,210
2019
$5,662 (+2.1%)
$251,950 + $236,203
$488,153
2018
$5,544 (+10.2%)
$247,010 + $231,572
$478,582
2017
$5,030 (−27.0%)
$218,062 + $204,433
$422,495
2016
$6,893 (+43.3%)
$218,062 + $204,433
$422,495
2015
$4,810 (+31.3%)
$213,787 + $200,425
$414,212
2014
$3,663 (+20.0%)
$160,000 + $150,000
$310,000
2013
$3,052 (+1.4%)
$160,000 + $150,000
$310,000
2012
$3,010 (+0.2%)
$157,000 + $100,000
$257,000
2011
$3,005 (−20.0%)
$157,000 + $100,000
$257,000
2010
$3,756 (+0.3%)
$157,000 + $100,000
$257,000
2009
$3,744 (+5.3%)
$194,903 + $130,033
$324,936
2008
$3,554
$195,367 + $130,342
$325,709
*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
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,219
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
3861311500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R2
Low-Medium Density Residential District
This designation is intended for residential development characterized by single-family homes in standard subdivision form. It is normally expected that the usable pad area within this designation will be a minimum of 6,000 sq ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 2
Driveway, Other
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Outside
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
See Remarks
Has Cooling
Room Information
Main Floor Bedroom, Retreat
Flooring Information
Carpet, Wood
Heating Information
Natural Gas
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: Multi/Split
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Roll
Fencing: Partial
Has Fence
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Stone
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Property Information
Parcel Number: 3861311500
Has View
Walk Score: 46
Location
Location Information
Latitude: 32.83141400
Longitude: -117.02421800
Other Subdivision Name: Fanita Terrace
Directions: Mission Gorge to either Big Rock Road or Rancho Fanita (West end of Santee) Cross Street: Sunridge.
Subdivision Name: Santee
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,219
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1959
County: San Diego County
APN: 3861311500
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 27
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 27
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Monette
List Agent Last Name: Peralta
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Parkway Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Charles
Buyer Agent Last Name: Wheeler
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Redfin Corporation
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Chet F. Harritt Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
West Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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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
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 96° expected this year, 17 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
Santee, CA • 92071
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 7.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.4 hrs
7.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$773,000 – $936,000
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