Welcome to Rancho Montecito. Pride of Ownership is Evident throughout this Beautifully Breezy Vista Neighborhood Nestled upon a hill. Easy walk to the Community pool & Duck Pond. Located close to shops, a golf course, restaurants and schools. Pluck ripe Avocados from your own tree! Two different kinds of lemon trees, too! 15 Minutes and everybody's at the beach! Or walk straight from your door to hiking trails. Dappled in Sunlight, this peaceful home awaits you. Buyers Agent to verify all BCOE. Neighborhoods: Shadowridge Complex Features: , ,, Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven, Satellite Dish Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
$565Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Patrick Malloy•DRE #01936661• HomeSmart Realty West
Bought with Patrick Malloy•DRE #01936661• HomeSmart Realty West
Welcome to Rancho Montecito. Pride of Ownership is Evident throughout this Beautifully Breezy Vista Neighborhood Nestled upon a hill. Easy walk to the Community pool & Duck Pond. Located close to shops, a golf course, restaurants and schools. Pluck ripe Avocados from your own tree! Two different kinds of lemon trees, too! 15 Minutes and everybody's at the beach! Or walk straight from your door to hiking trails. Dappled in Sunlight, this peaceful home awaits you. Buyers Agent to verify all BCOE.
CRMLS #71047267
Oct 31, 2007
Sold
$459,000
$281/sq ft
Jun 12, 2007
Listed
$469,000
$288/sq ft
Seller will entertain offers between $449-469K. Looking for a bargain? Look no more!Updated in gated comm. Lots of work done to this gem. Covered secluded patio, custom tile w/ granite inlays, newer carpet, custom FP surround, large yard w/ patio & comm. pool. Shadowridge comm. near shopping, freeways, restaurants & golf.
SDMLS #60024114
Jun 29, 2006
Listing Removed
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Mar 22, 2006
Listed
$519,900
$319/sq ft
CRMLS #31048332
Oct 8, 2003
Sold
$390,000
$239/sq ft
Aug 28, 2003
Listed
$399,000
$245/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 8, 1993
Sold
$163,000
$100/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 8, 1988
Sold
$125,000
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,045 (+5.5%)
$357,558 + $298,919
$656,477
2024
$7,628 (+2.2%)
$350,548 + $293,058
$643,606
2023
$7,463 (+0.2%)
$343,675 + $287,312
$630,987
2022
$7,446 (+2.3%)
$336,937 + $281,679
$618,616
2021
$7,282 (+0.5%)
$330,331 + $276,156
$606,487
2020
$7,245 (+8.8%)
$323,854 + $270,742
$594,596
2019
$6,660 (+4.7%)
$320,534 + $267,966
$588,500
2018
$6,363 (+7.1%)
$294,363 + $246,087
$540,450
2017
$5,939 (+6.4%)
$264,000 + $226,000
$490,000
2016
$5,581 (+7.5%)
$264,000 + $226,000
$490,000
2015
$5,192 (+5.1%)
$248,000 + $212,000
$460,000
2014
$4,940 (+20.9%)
$217,000 + $183,000
$400,000
2013
$4,087 (−0.4%)
$217,000 + $183,000
$400,000
2012
$4,103 (−8.8%)
$174,000 + $146,000
$320,000
2011
$4,498 (+0.9%)
$174,000 + $146,000
$320,000
2010
$4,457 (+1.5%)
$196,000 + $164,000
$360,000
2009
$4,392 (−18.5%)
$196,000 + $164,000
$360,000
2008
$5,391
$196,000 + $164,000
$360,000
Tax history for 1966 Elm Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,045 (+5.5%)
$357,558 + $298,919
$656,477
2024
$7,628 (+2.2%)
$350,548 + $293,058
$643,606
2023
$7,463 (+0.2%)
$343,675 + $287,312
$630,987
2022
$7,446 (+2.3%)
$336,937 + $281,679
$618,616
2021
$7,282 (+0.5%)
$330,331 + $276,156
$606,487
2020
$7,245 (+8.8%)
$323,854 + $270,742
$594,596
2019
$6,660 (+4.7%)
$320,534 + $267,966
$588,500
2018
$6,363 (+7.1%)
$294,363 + $246,087
$540,450
2017
$5,939 (+6.4%)
$264,000 + $226,000
$490,000
2016
$5,581 (+7.5%)
$264,000 + $226,000
$490,000
2015
$5,192 (+5.1%)
$248,000 + $212,000
$460,000
2014
$4,940 (+20.9%)
$217,000 + $183,000
$400,000
2013
$4,087 (−0.4%)
$217,000 + $183,000
$400,000
2012
$4,103 (−8.8%)
$174,000 + $146,000
$320,000
2011
$4,498 (+0.9%)
$174,000 + $146,000
$320,000
2010
$4,457 (+1.5%)
$196,000 + $164,000
$360,000
2009
$4,392 (−18.5%)
$196,000 + $164,000
$360,000
2008
$5,391
$196,000 + $164,000
$360,000
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1988
Sq. Ft.
1,631
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1694240300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave
Has Appliances
Area
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Room Information
Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Tile
Heating Information
Natural Gas, Fireplace, Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: Two
Exterior
Exterior Information
Fencing: Partial, Wood
Has Fence
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio
Has Patio
Pool Features: Community Pool
Property Information
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 1694240300
Total # of Stories: 2
Location
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Walter's Management
Association Fee: $96
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Location Information
Latitude: 33.15901200
Longitude: -117.25477200
Other Subdivision Name: Vista
Directions: Melrose Dr, West on Longhorn Dr, Right on Shadowridge Dr, Right on Rosewood St, Right on Elm Ridge Dr Cross Street: Shadowridge Dr / Longhorn Dr.
Subdivision Name: Vista
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,631
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1988
County: San Diego County
APN: 1694240300
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 47
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 47
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Patrick
List Agent Last Name: Malloy
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: HomeSmart Realty West
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Patrick
Buyer Agent Last Name: Malloy
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: HomeSmart Realty West
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lake Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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