Regular Sale!! This single story home has been totally refurbished and upgraded with the finest of details. The elegant courtyard leads you into this dramatic home with old-world charm. Home boasts formal dining room, familyroom with fireplace. . sunk-in living room and spacious master suite with private sunroom. Masterbath has 2 person soaking tub, separate shower and walk in closet with mirrored doors. Extensive use of natural stone material, earth tone colours and handpainted talavara tile accents. [Supplement]: Meticulously upgraded home with a feeling of warmth and comfort. Rustic Travertine with chiseled edges and versailles pattern in the main living areas. Artistic design and creative details are found throughout the home. Custom features include arcaded portale, colourful stain glass windows, hand painted italian talavera tile accents in the kitchen and bathroom, bull nosed ached doorways & multiple french door. Lounge outside under the covered patio or take a swim in the pool. Extensive use of Zero scape gardens so enjoy low water usage and maintenace. Lots of family fruit trees in the backyard. The home is climatically comfortable all year around so no need for an airconditioner.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$530Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Debbie Rogers-Griswold•DRE #01106514• Mike Litton, Broker
Bought with Deborah Altshuler•DRE #01298639• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Major price reduction 12/07. Bankowned opportunity! Ranch home that is abundant in privacy. Gated private courtyard entry has pool and spa. Loads of fruit trees! Timely responses & escrows. Seller paid $5000 in buyers cc's. Agts call b4 writing offer-read conf rmks & supplement, please! [Supplement]: Large rooms throughout, fireplace in family room. Sunroom enclosure off of Master bedroom, permits unknown. Small office area off of Living room. Nice floor plan. Some updating needed. Buyers must have prequal w/ CHL to submit offer-no exceptions! Please avoid closing dates the last week of the month. Buyer / Buyers agent to verify all measures and info within timeline of contract disclosures. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
SDMLS #1
Dec 7, 2007
Price Changed
$479,900
$212/sq ft
Nov 21, 2007
Price Changed
$524,900
$232/sq ft
Oct 31, 2007
Price Changed
$534,900
$236/sq ft
SDMLS #66095374
Dec 31, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Oct 13, 2006
Listed
$675,000
$298/sq ft
SDMLS #66086768
Nov 13, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Oct 11, 2006
Listed
$649,000
$287/sq ft
SDMLS #66069642
Oct 10, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Aug 11, 2006
Listed
$725,000
$321/sq ft
SDMLS #66043033
Aug 11, 2006
Listing Removed
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May 22, 2006
Listed
$775,000
$343/sq ft
SDMLS #56069628
Jan 30, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Sep 22, 2005
Listed
$750,000
$332/sq ft
SDMLS #56035564
Sep 21, 2005
Listing Removed
—
May 23, 2005
Listed
$735,000
$325/sq ft
CRMLS #48039964
Aug 31, 2004
Sold
$655,000
$290/sq ft
Jul 5, 2004
Listed
$700,000
$309/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 10, 1984
Sold
$170,000
$75/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 26, 1979
Sold
$127,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,854 (+6.0%)
$296,144 + $316,077
$612,221
2024
$6,465 (+2.5%)
$290,338 + $309,880
$600,218
2023
$6,310 (+0.2%)
$284,646 + $303,804
$588,450
2022
$6,295 (+2.3%)
$279,065 + $297,848
$576,913
2021
$6,154 (+0.3%)
$273,594 + $292,008
$565,602
2020
$6,133 (+1.5%)
$268,230 + $286,283
$554,513
2019
$6,043 (+5.2%)
$265,480 + $283,348
$548,828
2018
$5,745 (+1.9%)
$260,275 + $277,793
$538,068
2017
$5,639 (+2.4%)
$250,169 + $267,007
$517,176
2016
$5,506 (+0.4%)
$250,169 + $267,007
$517,176
2015
$5,485 (+2.5%)
$245,264 + $261,772
$507,036
2014
$5,349 (+0.2%)
$236,848 + $252,790
$489,638
2013
$5,341 (+1.7%)
$236,848 + $252,790
$489,638
2012
$5,253 (+2.2%)
$235,778 + $251,648
$487,426
2011
$5,138 (+9.0%)
$231,155 + $246,714
$477,869
2010
$4,713 (−6.7%)
$226,623 + $241,877
$468,500
2009
$5,052 (−1.7%)
$208,000 + $222,000
$430,000
2008
$5,137
$225,000 + $240,000
$465,000
Tax history for 1520 Monte Mar Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,854 (+6.0%)
$296,144 + $316,077
$612,221
2024
$6,465 (+2.5%)
$290,338 + $309,880
$600,218
2023
$6,310 (+0.2%)
$284,646 + $303,804
$588,450
2022
$6,295 (+2.3%)
$279,065 + $297,848
$576,913
2021
$6,154 (+0.3%)
$273,594 + $292,008
$565,602
2020
$6,133 (+1.5%)
$268,230 + $286,283
$554,513
2019
$6,043 (+5.2%)
$265,480 + $283,348
$548,828
2018
$5,745 (+1.9%)
$260,275 + $277,793
$538,068
2017
$5,639 (+2.4%)
$250,169 + $267,007
$517,176
2016
$5,506 (+0.4%)
$250,169 + $267,007
$517,176
2015
$5,485 (+2.5%)
$245,264 + $261,772
$507,036
2014
$5,349 (+0.2%)
$236,848 + $252,790
$489,638
2013
$5,341 (+1.7%)
$236,848 + $252,790
$489,638
2012
$5,253 (+2.2%)
$235,778 + $251,648
$487,426
2011
$5,138 (+9.0%)
$231,155 + $246,714
$477,869
2010
$4,713 (−6.7%)
$226,623 + $241,877
$468,500
2009
$5,052 (−1.7%)
$208,000 + $222,000
$430,000
2008
$5,137
$225,000 + $240,000
$465,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
2,262
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1740604300
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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Carport Attached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Uncovered
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 6
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Dryer Included, Individual Room, Washer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Sun
Fireplace Information
Fire Pit
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Stone
Heating Information
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Spa Features: Heated, In Ground, Private, See Remarks
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Tile
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: Heated with Gas, In Ground, Private
Has Pool
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Lot-Level/Flat
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Property Information
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 1740604300
Total # of Stories: 1
Location
School Information
High School District: Vista Unified
Location Information
Other Subdivision Name: VISTA
Directions: [Cross Street(s)]: Independence
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,262
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1980
County: San Diego County
APN: 1740604300
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 35
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 35
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Debbie
List Agent Last Name: Rogers-Griswold
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Mike Litton, Broker
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Deborah
Buyer Agent Last Name: Altshuler
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Around this home
Schools
Monte Vista Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
Roosevelt Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
3/10
Vista High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
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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
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 23 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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Vista, CA • 92084
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 7.2 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.14M – $1.38M
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