Off market jul 2020 for $629K

$914,986

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,019/mo

•

1,631

sq ft

1981 Elm Rdg, Vista, CA 92081

About this home

Impeccably maintained home in Rancho Montecito! Interior features new paint, new carpet, remodeled kitchen, living room w/ vaulted ceiling & fireplace, ample bedroom sizes, and lots of natural light throughout. Exterior features lush landscaping front, sides & back w/ multiple palm trees, lawn areas, patio, newer paint, insulated/ventilated custom shed (home office, man-cave, she-shed!) & 2nd custom equipment shed. Gated neighborhood with pool/spa, closed to top schools, shops & restaurants!. Neighborhoods: Shadowridge Complex Features: , , Equipment: Range/Oven, Shed(s) Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL

Single-familyProperty Type

1988Year Built

5,340 sq ftLot Size

$561Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Carole DeJonge •DRE #01362707 • AARE

Bought with Angela Ervin •DRE #02004753 • Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:CRMLS #200027115

Redfin Estimate

$914,986

$286K since sold in July 2020$9,000 since October

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B
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SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$975,500
C
2 beds2.5 baths1,899 sq ft
5033 Santorini Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
SOLD APR 13, 2026
$1,055,000
D
3 beds3 baths1,590 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,067,500
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,003 sq ft
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SOLD JAN 26, 2026
$925,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,631 sq ft
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Market trends in 92081, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.0%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$910K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

5 days MoM

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4 MoM

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Sale history for 1981 Elm Rdg

Date

Event

Price

CRMLS #200027115

Jul 16, 2020

Sold

$629,000

$386/sq ft

Jun 24, 2020

Pending

—

Jun 18, 2020

Listed

$639,000

$392/sq ft

Jun 12, 2020

Listed

$639,000

$392/sq ft

+20

Impeccably maintained home in Rancho Montecito! Interior features new paint, new carpet, remodeled kitchen, living room w/vaulted ceiling & fireplace, ample bedroom sizes, and lots of natural light throughout. Exterior features lush landscaping front, sides & back w/multiple palm trees, lawn areas, patio, newer paint, insulated/ventilated custom shed (home office, man-cave, she-shed!) & 2nd custom equipment shed. Gated neighborhood with pool/spa, closed to top schools, shops & restaurants!

Public Records

Mar 18, 1991

Sold

$179,000

$110/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 29, 1988

Sold

$122,720

$75/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,394 (+5.5%)

$234,975 + $459,486

$694,461

2024

$7,956 (+2.2%)

$230,368 + $450,477

$680,845

2023

$7,781 (+0.2%)

$225,851 + $441,645

$667,496

2022

$7,762 (+2.3%)

$221,423 + $432,986

$654,409

2021

$7,590 (+89.3%)

$217,082 + $424,497

$641,579

2020

$4,010 (+3.4%)

$212,826 + $416,174

$629,000

2019

$3,878 (+4.2%)

$99,823 + $195,201

$295,024

2018

$3,720 (+1.6%)

$97,866 + $191,374

$289,240

2017

$3,663 (+2.4%)

$94,067 + $183,944

$278,011

2016

$3,577 (+0.6%)

$94,067 + $183,944

$278,011

2015

$3,555 (+2.4%)

$92,223 + $180,338

$272,561

2014

$3,471 (+0.1%)

$89,059 + $174,151

$263,210

2013

$3,467 (+1.2%)

$89,059 + $174,151

$263,210

2012

$3,424 (+2.8%)

$88,657 + $173,364

$262,021

2011

$3,331 (+1.8%)

$86,919 + $169,965

$256,884

2010

$3,271 (+1.5%)

$85,215 + $166,633

$251,848

2009

$3,222 (+3.3%)

$84,579 + $165,388

$249,967

2008

$3,119

$84,780 + $165,781

$250,561

Tax history for 1981 Elm Rdg

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,394 (+5.5%)

$234,975 + $459,486

$694,461

2024

$7,956 (+2.2%)

$230,368 + $450,477

$680,845

2023

$7,781 (+0.2%)

$225,851 + $441,645

$667,496

2022

$7,762 (+2.3%)

$221,423 + $432,986

$654,409

2021

$7,590 (+89.3%)

$217,082 + $424,497

$641,579

2020

$4,010 (+3.4%)

$212,826 + $416,174

$629,000

2019

$3,878 (+4.2%)

$99,823 + $195,201

$295,024

2018

$3,720 (+1.6%)

$97,866 + $191,374

$289,240

2017

$3,663 (+2.4%)

$94,067 + $183,944

$278,011

2016

$3,577 (+0.6%)

$94,067 + $183,944

$278,011

2015

$3,555 (+2.4%)

$92,223 + $180,338

$272,561

2014

$3,471 (+0.1%)

$89,059 + $174,151

$263,210

2013

$3,467 (+1.2%)

$89,059 + $174,151

$263,210

2012

$3,424 (+2.8%)

$88,657 + $173,364

$262,021

2011

$3,331 (+1.8%)

$86,919 + $169,965

$256,884

2010

$3,271 (+1.5%)

$85,215 + $166,633

$251,848

2009

$3,222 (+3.3%)

$84,579 + $165,388

$249,967

2008

$3,119

$84,780 + $165,781

$250,561

*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

2.25

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,340

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

1,631

Year built

1988

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

1694115200

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

$120 /month

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 2, 2021.

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
See Remarks, In Garage

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Has Appliances

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Room Information
Workshop

Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace

Heating Information
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating

Interior Features
Levels: Two

Exterior

Exterior Information
Other Structures: Shed

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Slab
Has Patio
Pool Features: Community Pool
Has Sprinklers

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinkler System

Property Information
Parcel Number: 1694115200
Property Condition: Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 2

Location

Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Rancho Montecito
Association Fee: $111
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Spa, Pool

Location Information
Latitude: 33.15961700
Longitude: -117.25557000
Other Subdivision Name: Vista
Directions: Cross Street: Longhorn/Shadowridge.
Subdivision Name: Vista

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.25
Sq. Ft.: 1,631
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,340 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 2020
County: San Diego County
APN: 1694115200
HOA Dues: $120/month
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jun 2, 2021

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 6
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 6

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Carole
List Agent Last Name: DeJonge

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: AARE

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Angela
Buyer Agent Last Name: Ervin

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Lake Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

Madison Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

3/10

Rancho Buena Vista High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 90° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Vista, CA • 92081

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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$861,000 – $1.04M

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Home values near 1981 Elm Rdg

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1975 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1631 Sq. Ft.	$974,560
1985 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1810 Sq. Ft.	$1,004,339
1997 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1631 Sq. Ft.	$896,269
1992 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1631 Sq. Ft.	$890,771
1978 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1366 Sq. Ft.	$851,464
1973 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1631 Sq. Ft.	$881,384
1852 Timber Trl, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1361 Sq. Ft.	$822,675

Address	Redfin Estimate
1977 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1810 Sq. Ft.	$920,013
1989 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1366 Sq. Ft.	$826,879
1999 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1253 Sq. Ft.	$796,566
1986 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1631 Sq. Ft.	$903,764
1969 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1810 Sq. Ft.	$878,381
1974 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1810 Sq. Ft.	$971,886
1846 Timber Trl, Vista, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1863 Sq. Ft.	$802,753

Address	Redfin Estimate
1979 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1366 Sq. Ft.	$776,771
1993 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1810 Sq. Ft.	$974,164
1996 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1810 Sq. Ft.	$1,024,157
1980 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1810 Sq. Ft.	$977,636
1971 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1366 Sq. Ft.	$850,904
1988 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1366 Sq. Ft.	$862,792
1844 Timber Trl, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2008 Sq. Ft.	$951,521

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Tax history for 1981 Elm Rdg

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