Welcome to 1421 Maria Ave. , Spring Valley, CA 91977 — a rare hillside estate offering panoramic views, income flexibility, and powerful long-term savings. Perched high in the coveted Dictionary Hill neighborhood, this custom-built 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom residence captures 270° unobstructed views spanning the Sweetwater Reservoir, Mount Miguel, the Pacific Ocean, and the Coronado Islands. Positioned at the top of a private, scenic driveway ascent, the home offers exceptional privacy while enhancing the dramatic panoramic views. PAID-OFF 15kWh SOLAR System (included with sale, owner paid $30k) provides immediate energy savings, while a VA assumable loan at an exceptional 2.75% interest rate (subject to lender approval) offers a financing opportunity rarely available in today’s market. Designed with versatility in mind, the home features separate entrances for each level, making it ideal for multi-generational living, house hacking, or rental income. The upper level offers a spacious 3BR/2BA layout with expansive living areas and view decks. The lower level functions as a private 2BR/2BA unit, perfect for long-term tenants, short-term rental use, or extended family. The converted garage adds two bonus rooms, providing flexible options for a home office, gym, studio, or future ADU potential (buyer to verify). Three decks—two covered—create seamless indoor-outdoor living and unforgettable entertaining spaces framed by sweeping views. Interior features include hardwood and luxury vinyl plank flooring, tastefully tiled bathrooms, a relaxing whirlpool tub, and abundant dual-pane windows that surge the home with natural light. Practical amenities such as under-deck storage for surfboards or kayaks, a dedicated laundry room with oversized utility sink, and an expansive driveway accommodating 3+ vehicles enhance everyday convenience. Pet-friendly yard areas surround the home, while central and portable A/C and heating ensure year-round comfort. (NO HOA | NO Mello Roos!) Ideally located just 8.5 miles from SDSU, with quick access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and major freeways (CA-125, 54, and 94), this property combines peaceful hillside living with easy connectivity throughout San Diego.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$336Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Norma Delgadillo•DRE #01864865• Realty One Group Pacific
Contact: homesbynormadelgadillo@yahoo.com
Bought with Michael Gorence•DRE #02150431• Heritage Re David Waitley Co B
Est. $5,085 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1421 Maria Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #PTP2601224
May 20, 2026
Sold
$865,000
$336/sq ft
May 13, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 21, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 3, 2026
Relisted
—
Mar 13, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 19, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 16, 2026
Listed
$850,000
$330/sq ft
CRMLS #PTP2506183
Feb 15, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Nov 21, 2025
Price Changed
$850,000
$330/sq ft
Oct 29, 2025
Price Changed
$879,000
$341/sq ft
Sep 26, 2025
Price Changed
$885,000
$344/sq ft
Aug 14, 2025
Listed
$890,000
$345/sq ft
CRMLS #58021691
Jun 30, 2005
Sold
$612,000
$238/sq ft
Apr 3, 2005
Listed
$630,000
$245/sq ft
MAGNIFICENT 2004 CUSTOM 2-STORY HOME FOR ADVENTUROUS FAMILIES WHO APPRECIATE PRIVACY (STEEP DRIVEWAY) WITH 270 DEG. VIEW LAKE/OCEAN/ISLANDS. FELL OUT OF ESCROW, APPRAISED 650K. BROKER=OWNER. XTRA LARGE DUALPANED WINDOWS, GRANNY FLAT. WE WILL ASSIST BUYERS CLOSING COSTS OR INTEREST BUYDOWN WITH FULL PRICED OFFERS. MUST SEE! [Supplement]: MILLION DOLLAR HOME FOR THE DISCRIMINATING BUYER. REFRIGERATOR, MICROWAVE, W & D CONVEYS. BUYER TO VERIFY ALL MLS INFO. UPGRADED HOME, WITH GRAND VIEWS OF CORONDADO ISLANDS ON CLEAR DAY. THICK FOUNDATION & RETAINING WALLS. IDEAL FOR 2 FAMILY HOME. CAN EASILY BE CONVERTED TO 2 (MAYBE 3) SEPARATE UNITS (IE GRANNY FLAT & STUDIO & 3/2 UPSTAIRS). ENTERTAINMENT PLATFORM ON XTRA LARGE GARAGE. WHIRLPOOL MASTER BATH, 3 WOOD DECKS, FRENCH DOORS, WOODEN FLOORS IN KITCHEN, LIVING RM. & HALL. MARBLE KITCHEN COUNTERTOP, CEILING FANS. ALL 4 BATHROOMS HAVE TILED FLOORS & BACKING, REMAINDER OF ROOMS HAVE PLUSH CARPETING. PHONE JACKS/CABLE TO ALL ROOMS, COMPUTER READY. MANY UPGRADES. THIS HOME CAN BE PURCHASED FOR 575K, WITHOUT LAND (LEASE). ON LOCKBOX, BE CAREFUL, AND SELL. POOR CREDIT BUT GOOD DOWN PMT. & INCOME NOT A PROBLEM. WE CAN CREATE A WIN-WIN CONTRACT FOR YOUR BUYER(S). WE WILL ASSIST BUYERS WITH CLOSING COSTS OR INTEREST RATE BUYDOWN FOR FULL PRICED OFFERS.
CRMLS #58013382
Mar 31, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Mar 31, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Mar 1, 2005
Listed
$650,000
$252/sq ft
Mar 1, 2005
Listed
$650,000
$252/sq ft
CRMLS #58003468
Feb 28, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Feb 28, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jan 16, 2005
Listed
$650,000
$252/sq ft
Jan 16, 2005
Listed
$650,000
$252/sq ft
SDMLS #48074981
Jan 15, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jan 15, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Dec 1, 2004
Listed
$650,000
$252/sq ft
Dec 1, 2004
Listed
$650,000
$252/sq ft
SDMLS #48045616
Sep 30, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Sep 30, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jul 26, 2004
Listed
$635,000
$247/sq ft
Jul 26, 2004
Listed
$635,000
$247/sq ft
CRMLS #48016849
Jul 8, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jul 8, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Apr 1, 2004
Listed
$599,000
$233/sq ft
Apr 1, 2004
Listed
$599,000
$233/sq ft
CRMLS #48000102
Mar 31, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Mar 31, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jan 2, 2004
Listed
$600,000
$233/sq ft
Jan 2, 2004
Listed
$600,000
$233/sq ft
CRMLS #38049535
Dec 31, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Dec 31, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Sep 4, 2003
Listed
$599,000
$233/sq ft
Sep 4, 2003
Listed
$599,000
$233/sq ft
CRMLS #38030531
Jul 23, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jul 23, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jun 1, 2003
Listed
$650,000
$252/sq ft
Jun 1, 2003
Listed
$650,000
$252/sq ft
SDMLS #38017882
May 30, 2003
Listing Removed
—
May 30, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Apr 1, 2003
Listed
$550,000
$214/sq ft
Apr 1, 2003
Listed
$550,000
$214/sq ft
CRMLS #38004177
Mar 31, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Mar 31, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jan 22, 2003
Listed
$499,000
$194/sq ft
Jan 22, 2003
Listed
$499,000
$194/sq ft
SDMLS #28018534
Dec 31, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Dec 31, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Apr 17, 2002
Listed
$450,000
$175/sq ft
Apr 17, 2002
Listed
$450,000
$175/sq ft
SDMLS #992003145
Jan 19, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jan 19, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jul 19, 1999
Listed
$70,000
$27/sq ft
Jul 19, 1999
Listed
$70,000
$27/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 3, 1991
Sold
$31,000
$12/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 21, 1989
Sold
$20,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,735 (+3.4%)
$220,453 + $649,607
$870,060
2024
$10,385 (+3.1%)
$216,131 + $636,870
$853,001
2023
$10,073 (+1.4%)
$211,894 + $624,383
$836,277
2022
$9,933 (+23.1%)
$207,740 + $612,141
$819,881
2021
$8,068 (+10.3%)
$203,667 + $600,139
$803,806
2020
$7,315 (+3.8%)
$158,000 + $482,000
$640,000
2019
$7,049 (+4.3%)
$147,000 + $448,000
$595,000
2018
$6,760 (+10.6%)
$141,000 + $429,000
$570,000
2017
$6,109 (+9.1%)
$124,000 + $371,000
$495,000
2016
$5,601 (+5.7%)
$124,000 + $371,000
$495,000
2015
$5,297
$116,000 + $344,000
$460,000
2014
$5,294 (+19.4%)
$109,000 + $321,000
$430,000
2013
$4,436 (+1.3%)
$109,000 + $321,000
$430,000
2012
$4,381
$90,000 + $265,000
$355,000
2011
$4,378 (+0.9%)
$90,000 + $265,000
$355,000
2010
$4,340 (−4.7%)
$90,000 + $265,000
$355,000
2009
$4,556 (−21.0%)
$90,000 + $265,000
$355,000
2008
$5,771
$95,000 + $280,000
$375,000
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,602 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,576
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
5793582000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 4
Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Washer Hookup, Washer Included, Dryer Included
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Gas Cooking, Gas Oven, Free Standing Range, Electric Stove, Range/Stove Hood, Gas & Electric Range, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Garbage Disposal, Dishwasher, Vented Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Water Heater Unit
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
Soaking Tub, Shower in Tub, Walk-in shower, Exhaust fan(s), Jetted Tub, Separate tub and shower, Bathtub, Vanity area, Shower
Cooling Information
Central, See Remarks
Has Cooling
Room Information
Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, Separate Family Room, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom
Flooring Information
Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front of home and sides of home
Levels: Multi/Split, Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Wood, Porch - Front, See Remarks, Deck
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Lot Dimensions Source: Public Records
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 5793582000
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Sewer Assessments, Special Assessments
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Gutters, Mountainous, Foothills
School Information
High School District: Grossmont Union
Location Information
Latitude: 32.71900600
Longitude: -116.99396700
Other Subdivision Name: East San Diego Villa Heights
Directions: GPS will take you straight there. With confirmed appointment, you can drive up the hill to the home driveway or park below and walk up the driveway.
Zoning: -1:SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,576
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,602 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2003
County: San Diego County
APN: 5793582000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
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Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Monte Vista High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Spring Valley, CA • 91977
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 6% for direct sun exposure in Spring Valley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
8.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$883,000 – $1.07M
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