Welcome home to 3642 Emma Road in the jewel of Vista known as Buena Creek. Locals love Buena Creek for its wide-open streets, large parcels and country feel, and it has long been one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the area. 3642 Emma Road is newer than many others as construction was finished in 2013 with more contemporary methods and stylings, but it still benefits from the rural feel of the area. The spacious 1.41 acre gated, view lot is situated well to capture the cool breeze that seems to come off the ocean all day long and it faces SW, so it captures magnificent views from sunrise to sunset. You will love the patio off the bonus room, it provides an ideal spot for morning coffee, evening wine, and everything in between. There is also plenty of extra room around the home if you want to build an ADU/guest house, shop/detached garage, park an RV/toy, etc. without taking up space in the attached 3 car garage. Make sure you stop on the front porch on the way in, it is a great spot to sit, relax, greet guests, etc. Inside is super open and spacious with windows in all directions. The main living area measures roughly 30’x20’ so there is plenty of space to stretch out and enjoy your home by yourself or host large groups and entertain, it has that type of functional floor plan that works well for many situations. There is a large cozy fireplace in the far side with propane starter. The kitchen and dining room are just off the family room and are well appointed. The kitchen has granite countertops, double oven with a propane cooktop, a propane broiler, and an electric oven. There is plenty of room in the kitchen area as well for formal dining and quicker casual eating. The 3 bedrooms are located down the hall and all 3 have en-suite baths and walk in closets. The rooms are more spacious than many other newer homes as well, they both measure roughly 12’x16’. One is currently set up as a craft/quilting room and the other as a home office. The master bedroom is in the back of the home and very private. There is a walk-in closet on the right as you enter, a spacious common area, a 2-sided fireplace that adds warmth to both the bedroom on one side and the bathroom on the other. There is a sliding door on the far side for easy access to the side and back yards. Energy efficient upgrades include a propane on demand hot water heating system, multiple Solatube style sky lights, and 20 solar electric panels to help keep energy costs low. 3642 Emma Road is a magnificent home in a great area, and we expect it to go quickly so interested partied should act right away and see it before it is gone. Single story homes do not last long in any market, especially this one.
Single-familyProperty Type
2012Year Built
1.41 acresLot Size
$514Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Casey Cooke•DRE #01845539• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Michael Moran•DRE #01762038• Myunits.com Inc.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
4
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.41 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
3,041
Year built
2012
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1810715000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
RR
Rural Residential District
The RR Use Regulations are intended to create and enhance residential areas where agricultural use compatible with a dominant, permanent residential use is desired. Typically, the RR Use Regulations would be applied to rural or semi-rural areas where urban levels of service are not available and where large lots are desired. Various applications of the RR Use Regulations with appropriate development designators can create buffers between residential and agricultural uses, family or small farm areas, or large lot rural residential developments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Fire house
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 25
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Auto Driveway Gate, Controlled Entrance, Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Driveway - Concrete, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking, RV Potential
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Garbage Disposal, High Efficiency Water Heater, Microwave, Propane Stove, Propane Water Heater, Range/Stove Hood, Water Heater Unit
Has Appliances
Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Family Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, In Kitchen, In Living Room, Separated
Granite Counters, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Kitchen Island, Built-in Trash/Recycling
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Double Sinks In Master Bath, Exhaust fan(s), Granite Counters, Jetted Tub, Separate tub and shower, Bathtub
Cooling Information
Central, Whole House Fan
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Gas Starter, Great Room, Primary Bedroom, Primary Retreat, Two Way
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Fireplace, Forced Air, Propane
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front
Attic Fan, Granite Counters, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Unfurnished