Charming 3-bedroom/2-bath home nestled at the foot of Cowles Mountain. Home features hardwood floors, cozy brick fireplace, 2-car garage, and spacious backyard with screened-in patio. Perfect location for the outdoor enthusiast! House backs up to Big Rock Park and Mission Trails Park, and is just minutes to golf courses, Santee Lakes, and Lake Murray. Buyer to verify all information before close of escrow.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
8,200 sq ftLot Size
$589Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Susan Zagorsky•DRE #00594073• Live Love San Diego Homes
Bought with Carol Mundell•DRE #00863002• Century 21 Award
SELLER WILL ENTERTAIN OFFERS BETWEEN $399,000 AND 449,000.ONE OF THE NICEST HOMES IN SANTEE!EXCELLANT LOCATION. UPGRADED KITCHEN WITH BEAUTIFUL TILE FLOORING. ENCLOSED PATIO AND EXTRA LARGE BACKYARD WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS AND BBQ AREA, CENTRAL FORCED AIR. CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, SHOPS, RESTAURANTS AND SANTEE LAKES.
Public Records
May 28, 2003
Sold
$325,000
$265/sq ft
CRMLS #2002778
Sep 13, 2000
Sold
$220,000
$179/sq ft
Jul 4, 2000
Listed
$224,500
$183/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 25, 1992
Sold
$153,000
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,518 (+1.1%)
$235,219 + $143,740
$378,959
2024
$4,467 (+3.1%)
$230,607 + $140,922
$371,529
2023
$4,330 (+0.8%)
$226,086 + $138,159
$364,245
2022
$4,298 (+1.4%)
$221,653 + $135,450
$357,103
2021
$4,239 (+1.2%)
$217,307 + $132,795
$350,102
2020
$4,187 (+3.6%)
$213,047 + $130,192
$343,239
2019
$4,041 (+2.1%)
$210,863 + $128,858
$339,721
2018
$3,959 (+1.3%)
$206,729 + $126,332
$333,061
2017
$3,907 (+3.1%)
$198,702 + $121,427
$320,129
2016
$3,789 (+1.3%)
$198,702 + $121,427
$320,129
2015
$3,739 (+2.0%)
$194,806 + $119,047
$313,853
2014
$3,664 (+0.2%)
$188,122 + $114,963
$303,085
2013
$3,655 (+3.4%)
$188,122 + $114,963
$303,085
2012
$3,537 (+2.1%)
$187,272 + $114,444
$301,716
2011
$3,464 (−4.9%)
$183,600 + $112,200
$295,800
2010
$3,642 (+0.5%)
$180,000 + $110,000
$290,000
2009
$3,623 (−22.2%)
$195,000 + $120,000
$315,000
2008
$4,657
$195,000 + $120,000
$315,000
Tax history for 8521 Big Rock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,518 (+1.1%)
$235,219 + $143,740
$378,959
2024
$4,467 (+3.1%)
$230,607 + $140,922
$371,529
2023
$4,330 (+0.8%)
$226,086 + $138,159
$364,245
2022
$4,298 (+1.4%)
$221,653 + $135,450
$357,103
2021
$4,239 (+1.2%)
$217,307 + $132,795
$350,102
2020
$4,187 (+3.6%)
$213,047 + $130,192
$343,239
2019
$4,041 (+2.1%)
$210,863 + $128,858
$339,721
2018
$3,959 (+1.3%)
$206,729 + $126,332
$333,061
2017
$3,907 (+3.1%)
$198,702 + $121,427
$320,129
2016
$3,789 (+1.3%)
$198,702 + $121,427
$320,129
2015
$3,739 (+2.0%)
$194,806 + $119,047
$313,853
2014
$3,664 (+0.2%)
$188,122 + $114,963
$303,085
2013
$3,655 (+3.4%)
$188,122 + $114,963
$303,085
2012
$3,537 (+2.1%)
$187,272 + $114,444
$301,716
2011
$3,464 (−4.9%)
$183,600 + $112,200
$295,800
2010
$3,642 (+0.5%)
$180,000 + $110,000
$290,000
2009
$3,623 (−22.2%)
$195,000 + $120,000
$315,000
2008
$4,657
$195,000 + $120,000
$315,000
*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
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,228
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
3832030400
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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Carport Attached
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Gas Dryer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Main Floor Bedroom, Sun
Fireplace Information
Fire Pit
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Wood
Heating Information
Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition
Other Structures: Shed
Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Lot-Level/Flat, Sprinkler System
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Property Information
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 3832030400
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Location
School Information
High School District: Grossmont Union
Location Information
Other Subdivision Name: SANTEE
Directions: 52 East exit Mission Gorge Rd and turn right. Left at Big Rock Rd. [Cross Street(s)]: Rancho Fanita
Zoning: R1
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,228
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1960
County: San Diego County
APN: 3832030400
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 28
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 28
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Susan
List Agent Last Name: Zagorsky
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Live Love San Diego Homes
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Carol
Buyer Agent Last Name: Mundell
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Century 21 Award
Around this home
Schools
Chet F. Harritt Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
West Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
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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
7 days above 96° expected this year, 18 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$688,000 – $832,000
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