Welcome to your forever home in the coveted Homelands neighborhood of Spring Valley! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers stunning mountain views with no telephone wires in sight. With an entertainer’s backyard and thoughtful upgrades throughout, this one truly has it all. Step into a bright formal living room with a cozy gas fireplace. Down the hall, the open-concept dining & family room flows to a charming paved patio with a stylish gazebo—perfect for outdoor dining under the sky. The updated kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring granite countertops, an oversized sink, breakfast bar, double ovens, a built-in pantry, and plenty of space for gatherings. The backyard is a peaceful retreat with mature lemon and loquat trees, a veggie planter box, and stunning views that elevate everyday living. This home is smart as it is stylish, with major upgrades including owned solar, “cool wall” exterior paint (lifetime warranty), a highly efficient “cool roof” (transferable lifetime warranty), a newer water heater, whole-house water softener, reverse osmosis drinking system, and EV charger wiring. Bathrooms, kitchen, and windows have all been tastefully updated in recent years, and there's generous storage throughout. Just minutes from Monte Vista High, Highlands Elementary, Casa de Oro, RSD, & La Mesa Village, this home offers easy access to local dining, & shops This dog-friendly neighborhood also offers wide sidewalks, scenic trails, a park, & Fred’s Urban Farm off Barcelona. Don’t miss this rare opportunity—schedule your private tour today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$600Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joe OMeara•DRE #01422229• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
•619-925-1972 (agent)
•joe.omeara@thewbgroup.com (agent)
Bought with Alyssa Davies•DRE #01952325• NewTown Real Estate
This home has unobstructed views to the east from the backyard. All beds on the right side of the house. The "4th bedroom" is attached to the master suite and appears to be a former living room that was walled-up. Enclosed patio off the kitchen....
The kitchen and bathrooms are in their original condition.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Robert Huls
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 3257 Cristobal Way
Date
Event
Price
SDMLS #250033005
Aug 7, 2025
Sold
$867,000
$558/sq ft
Jul 17, 2025
Pending
—
Jul 10, 2025
Listed
$850,000
$547/sq ft
CRMLS #NDP2407002
Oct 15, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Oct 5, 2024
Price Changed
$835,000
$537/sq ft
Sep 13, 2024
Price Changed
$849,500
$547/sq ft
Aug 20, 2024
Listed
$870,500
$560/sq ft
Aug 6, 2024
Coming Soon
*
SDMLS #150031725
Aug 5, 2015
Sold
$420,000
$270/sq ft
Jun 21, 2015
Pending
—
Jun 11, 2015
Listed
$427,500
$275/sq ft
+20
Neat and Clean Single Story Home in Pride of Ownership Casa De Oro Neighborhood on over 1/3 Acre with Panoramic Views! Formal Living Room with Brick Fireplace plus Separate Open and Spacious Family Room and Kitchen Area. Two Large Patios in Private Backyard is Perfect for the Growing Family including Lawn Area for the Kids! Recent Improvements include Dual Paned Kitchen Window and New Family Room Slider. Priced to Sell!
SDMLS #150019411
May 13, 2015
Pending
—
May 13, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 12, 2015
Listed
$399,900
$257/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,523 (+3.8%)
$650,000 + $217,000
$867,000
2024
$6,281 (+3.2%)
$157,772 + $339,414
$497,186
2023
$6,086 (−19.5%)
$154,679 + $332,759
$487,438
2022
$7,564 (+0.9%)
$151,647 + $326,235
$477,882
2021
$7,496 (+3.2%)
$148,674 + $319,839
$468,513
2020
$7,261 (+1.2%)
$145,759 + $313,568
$459,327
2019
$7,173 (+31.4%)
$144,265 + $310,353
$454,618
2018
$5,459 (+1.0%)
$141,437 + $304,268
$445,705
2017
$5,406 (+3.7%)
$135,946 + $292,453
$428,399
2016
$5,212 (+322.4%)
$135,946 + $292,453
$428,399
2015
$1,234 (+1.3%)
$133,281 + $286,719
$420,000
2014
$1,218 (+0.1%)
$22,594 + $48,604
$71,198
2013
$1,216 (+2.3%)
$22,594 + $48,604
$71,198
2012
$1,189 (+1.4%)
$22,492 + $48,385
$70,877
2011
$1,173 (+1.1%)
$22,051 + $47,437
$69,488
2010
$1,160
$21,619 + $46,507
$68,126
2009
$1,160 (+3.7%)
$21,458 + $46,160
$67,618
2008
$1,119
$21,509 + $46,270
$67,779
Tax history for 3257 Cristobal Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,523 (+3.8%)
$650,000 + $217,000
$867,000
2024
$6,281 (+3.2%)
$157,772 + $339,414
$497,186
2023
$6,086 (−19.5%)
$154,679 + $332,759
$487,438
2022
$7,564 (+0.9%)
$151,647 + $326,235
$477,882
2021
$7,496 (+3.2%)
$148,674 + $319,839
$468,513
2020
$7,261 (+1.2%)
$145,759 + $313,568
$459,327
2019
$7,173 (+31.4%)
$144,265 + $310,353
$454,618
2018
$5,459 (+1.0%)
$141,437 + $304,268
$445,705
2017
$5,406 (+3.7%)
$135,946 + $292,453
$428,399
2016
$5,212 (+322.4%)
$135,946 + $292,453
$428,399
2015
$1,234 (+1.3%)
$133,281 + $286,719
$420,000
2014
$1,218 (+0.1%)
$22,594 + $48,604
$71,198
2013
$1,216 (+2.3%)
$22,594 + $48,604
$71,198
2012
$1,189 (+1.4%)
$22,492 + $48,385
$70,877
2011
$1,173 (+1.1%)
$22,051 + $47,437
$69,488
2010
$1,160
$21,619 + $46,507
$68,126
2009
$1,160 (+3.7%)
$21,458 + $46,160
$67,618
2008
$1,119
$21,509 + $46,270
$67,779
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,554
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
5052405700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 5
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Full
Roof: Composition
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size : .25 to .5 AC
Lot Size Area: 0.36
Lot Size Units: Acres
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Location Information
Subdivision Name: SPRING VALLEY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,554
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1970
County: San Diego County
APN: 5052405700
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Around this home
Schools
Highlands Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Spring Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
Monte Vista High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 20 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 7.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$887,000 – $1.07M
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