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Off market aug 2013 for $540K

$1,126,479

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,480/mo

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2 ba

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2,279

sq ft

4290 Orchard Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977

About this home

Breathtaking views of Mt. Helix to Mt. San Miguel! Enjoy the seclusion of this hillside retreat. Nestled in a rustic setting of lush landscaping on the south slope of Mt. Helix. Unique Architecture in this custom built Geodesic Dome Design. This home features high ceiling and a dramatic feeling of volume and openness. Variance granted for 91941. Please see supplements for more details.

From the moment you enter the massive split double front doors you are captivated by the architectural design and angles. Step into the great room with beautiful bamboo wood flooring, high ceilings and lots of light giving it a dramatic feeling of volume and openness. The spacious living room has a floor to ceiling fireplace, large windows and slider that take in the awesome views. A formal dining room that puts graciousness back into entertaining with built in cabinetry and cupboards. The gourmet kitchen is a functional balance of beauty, comfort and convenience. It features granite counter tops, central island with cook top, stainless steel appliances and a huge adjacent walk-in pantry/laundry room. Both the kitchen and living room open onto a huge wrap around deck with a built in spa and forever views of the hills and valleys. The extensive grounds include an edible landscape consisting of : Oranges,lemons,limes,fig,guava,olive,bananas,blueberries,papaya,pineapple and avocado trees all on an automatic drip irrigation system. The home has central air and furnace and is plumbed for solar hot water. Stairs off the living room lead you to the luxury-sized master bedroom suite with high ceilings and walk in closet. Master bath is a "Conversation Piece" with it's designer sinks, granite counters, sunken tub and separate shower. Also on the 2nd floor is a separate workout/dance room or baby`s room or office. A spiral staircase from the master bedroom goes up to a cupola room with windows all around capturing 360 degree views even to the ocean. A great place for a studio or reading room. This home also has an over sized 2 car garage and RV parking situated on a large private lot.

Single-familyProperty Type

1988Year Built

1.07 acresLot Size

$494Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Sandy Golden •DRE #00903443 • Rock Solid Real Estate Co.

•619-990-3396 (agent)

Bought with Ethel Merriman •DRE #01255630 • Merriman Real Estate

•619-392-6980 (agent)

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•Source:SDMLS #130028977

Redfin Estimate

$1,126,479

$586K since sold in August 2013$23K since October

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This home's estimate is 10.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.26M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,555,555
A
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SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,182,225
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,210 sq ft
4346 Mount Helix Highlands Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,425,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,203 sq ft
4369 Macronald Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$1,150,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,388 sq ft
9802 LYNCAROL Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
SOLD BY REDFIN JUN 30, 2026
$1,120,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,628 sq ft
4234 Highland Glen Way, La Mesa, CA 91941
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,129,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,083 sq ft
9343 Viento Fuerte Way, La Mesa, CA 91941
Cynthia Summerfield, Broker

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Market trends in 91977, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.1%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$762K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

1 days MoM

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8 MoM

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Sale history for 4290 Orchard Dr

Date

Event

Price

SDMLS #130028977

Aug 14, 2013

Sold

$540,000

$237/sq ft

Jul 15, 2013

Pending

—

Jul 6, 2013

Price Changed

$550,000

$241/sq ft

Jun 5, 2013

Listed

$575,000

$252/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 7, 2008

Sold

$615,000

$270/sq ft

SDMLS #1

Feb 20, 2008

Price Changed

$649,000

$285/sq ft

Dec 12, 2007

Price Changed

$689,000

$302/sq ft

Nov 21, 2007

Price Changed

$739,000

$324/sq ft

SDMLS #76081719

Nov 21, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Oct 9, 2007

Listed

$859,000

$377/sq ft

CRMLS #52029497

Oct 31, 2005

Sold

$636,500

$279/sq ft

May 1, 2005

Listed

$699,000

$307/sq ft

SDMLS #42045329

Jan 21, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jul 23, 2004

Listed

$760,000

$333/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 20, 1994

Sold

$261,000

$115/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,773 (+2.7%)

$410,464 + $264,729

$675,193

2024

$7,570 (+3.0%)

$402,416 + $259,539

$661,955

2023

$7,353 (+1.2%)

$394,526 + $254,450

$648,976

2022

$7,266 (+1.3%)

$386,791 + $249,461

$636,252

2021

$7,176 (−16.3%)

$379,207 + $244,570

$623,777

2020

$8,575 (+1.2%)

$371,772 + $239,775

$611,547

2019

$8,475 (+1.8%)

$367,960 + $237,317

$605,277

2018

$8,327 (+1.4%)

$360,746 + $232,664

$593,410

2017

$8,210 (+2.7%)

$346,739 + $223,630

$570,369

2016

$7,994 (+26.5%)

$346,739 + $223,630

$570,369

2015

$6,319 (+2.1%)

$339,941 + $219,246

$559,187

2014

$6,190 (+5.3%)

$328,277 + $211,723

$540,000

2013

$5,879 (+1.4%)

$328,277 + $211,723

$540,000

2012

$5,799 (−12.8%)

$307,000 + $198,000

$505,000

2011

$6,651 (+0.9%)

$307,000 + $198,000

$505,000

2010

$6,588 (+0.2%)

$353,000 + $227,000

$580,000

2009

$6,572 (−8.2%)

$353,000 + $227,000

$580,000

2008

$7,161

$353,000 + $227,000

$580,000

Tax history for 4290 Orchard Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,773 (+2.7%)

$410,464 + $264,729

$675,193

2024

$7,570 (+3.0%)

$402,416 + $259,539

$661,955

2023

$7,353 (+1.2%)

$394,526 + $254,450

$648,976

2022

$7,266 (+1.3%)

$386,791 + $249,461

$636,252

2021

$7,176 (−16.3%)

$379,207 + $244,570

$623,777

2020

$8,575 (+1.2%)

$371,772 + $239,775

$611,547

2019

$8,475 (+1.8%)

$367,960 + $237,317

$605,277

2018

$8,327 (+1.4%)

$360,746 + $232,664

$593,410

2017

$8,210 (+2.7%)

$346,739 + $223,630

$570,369

2016

$7,994 (+26.5%)

$346,739 + $223,630

$570,369

2015

$6,319 (+2.1%)

$339,941 + $219,246

$559,187

2014

$6,190 (+5.3%)

$328,277 + $211,723

$540,000

2013

$5,879 (+1.4%)

$328,277 + $211,723

$540,000

2012

$5,799 (−12.8%)

$307,000 + $198,000

$505,000

2011

$6,651 (+0.9%)

$307,000 + $198,000

$505,000

2010

$6,588 (+0.2%)

$353,000 + $227,000

$580,000

2009

$6,572 (−8.2%)

$353,000 + $227,000

$580,000

2008

$7,161

$353,000 + $227,000

$580,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.07 Acres

Year renovated

1988

Sq. Ft.

2,279

Year built

1988

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

5000304600

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Type: Attached
RV Parking: On-Site Parking

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 10 x 9

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Fireplace Information
Fireplace Location: Living Room

Interior Features
Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven
Drywall Interior
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Wood Over Crawlspace

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heat Source: Propane
Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit

Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Laundry Room
Laundry Utilities: Electric, Propane

Room Information
Extra Room 1 Dimensions: 10 x 8
Extra Room 2 Dimensions: 12 x 10
Dining Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
Family Room Dimensions: 28 x 24
Kitchen Dimensions: 19 x 16
Living Room Dimensions: Combo
Bedroom on Entry Level, Bonus Room, Breakfast Area, Dining Room/Separate, Exercise Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Great Room, Library, Loft, Master Retreat, Office, Optional Bedrooms, Storage Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Construction: Wood
Fencing: Gate, Partial
Patio: Deck

Building Information
Year Built: 1988
Roof: Composition

Pool Information
Spa: Private Below Ground
Spa Heat: Propane

Property Information
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Approximate Living Space: 2,000 to 2,499 Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Record
Unit Location: Detached
Sign on Property: Yes

Lot Information
# of Acres (Approximate): 1.07
Lot Size: 1+ to 2 Acres
Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
View: City, Evening Lights, Mountains/Hills, Ocean, Panoramic

Land Information
Topography: Level, Gentle Slope, Steep Slope

Utilities

Utility Information
Septic Installed

Water Information
Meter on Property
Water Heater Type: Propane
Water District: HELIX WATER DISTRICT
Water District Website (External Link)

Location

School Information
High School URL (External Link)

School District Information
School District: Grossmont Union High

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,279
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1988
County: San Diego County
APN: 5000304600

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Murdock Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

Spring Valley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

3/10

Monte Vista High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% 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

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 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.

8.7 hrs

7.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$1.07M – $1.30M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4300 Orchard Dr, Spring Valley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2111 Sq. Ft.	$921,013
4226 Orchard Dr, Spring Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1917 Sq. Ft.	$918,083
4271 Orchard Dr, Spring Valley, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 2366 Sq. Ft.	$1,169,362
4326 North Rogers Rd, Spring Valley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1962 Sq. Ft.	$1,007,497
4337 North Rogers Rd, Spring Valley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2470 Sq. Ft.	$1,011,914
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4261 North Rogers Rd, Spring Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1669 Sq. Ft.	$851,415

Address	Redfin Estimate
4276 Orchard Dr, Spring Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1476 Sq. Ft.	$925,769
4245 Orchard Dr, Spring Valley, CA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2709 Sq. Ft.	$1,173,961
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4272 North Rogers Rd, Spring Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2168 Sq. Ft.	$1,098,760

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