Last Sold Price
3 beds1,542 sqft$350/sqft
12197 Gay Rio Dr, Lakeside, CA 92040

Description

Wonderful Lakeside Home on .62 ACRES! 3BR/2BA home with lots of extras, incl Den-Office-Media Room with gorgeous built-in shelves and projection system, Beautiful backyard, space for gardening, Sparkling Pool with lots of deck space for parties and gatherings, 3-car garage with Man-Cave, Plus separate Hobby Shack (She Shed!) and even a Chicken Coop if you want fresh eggs! Tons of extra parking. Room for RV's or 10-12 vehicles, surrounded by matures trees with lots of shade. Schedule a showing soon!...Wonderful Lakeside Home on .62 ACRES! 3BR/2BA home with lots of extras, incl Den-Office-Media Room with gorgeous built-in shelves and projection system, Beautiful backyard, space for gardening, Sparkling Pool with lots of deck space for parties and gatherings, 3-car garage with Man-Cave, Plus separate Hobby Shack (She Shed!) and even a Chicken Coop if you want fresh eggs! Tons of extra parking. Room for RV's or 10-12 vehicles, surrounded by matures trees with lots of shade. Schedule a showing soon! Bonus - Save tons of money on your WATER bill! Not only does Lakekside have the lowest water rates in the county, the this property has its own functioning deep well on property that supplies water for the pool and irrigation!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/30/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by David Swanson • DRE #01479626 • Keller Williams Realty • 619-203-1809
  2. Listed by Sandra Jenkins • DRE #00971695 • Keller Williams Realty

Property Details for 12197 Gay Rio Drive

Status
MLS #
190043908
Days on Market
40
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Detached
Year Built
1965
Lot Size
0.62 AC / 27,007 SF
Neighborhood
Winter Gardens
Community
LAKESIDE
View Description
Mountains/Hills, Panoramic
City Postal ID
LAKESIDE (92040)
Cross Street(s)
Winter Gardens Blvd.

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$550,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

87.4%

Lakeside, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, David Swanson, DRE #01479626; Keller Williams Realty, Sandra Jenkins, DRE #00971695

Sold By Cal State Realty Services, Justin B Roberts, DRE #01294574

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Building Information for 12197 Gay Rio Drive

Stories1Year Built1965Building Size-Lot Size0.62 AC / 27,007 SF

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$3,399 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,745

Property Taxes

$654

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12197 Gay Rio Drive

Summary Information
Property and Location
  • System ID: 190043908
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes
  • Market Area: East County
  • Jurisdiction: Unincorporated
  • Directions To Property: In Lakeside, take Winter Gardens Blvd, turn east onto Gay Rio Dr. Home is on the right - at the corner of Emmaus Rd and Gay Rio Dr.
  • Elementary School: Lakeside Union School District
  • Middle School: Lakeside Union School District
  • High School: Grossmont Union High School District
  • Middle School URL: https://www.lsusd.net/
  • High School URL: http://www.guhsd.net/
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Telecommunications: Cable (coaxial), Satellite Dish
Parking
  • Parking Garage: Detached, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage - Side Entry, Garage - Two Door
  • Parking Non-Garage: Driveway, Driveway - Asphalt
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 4
  • Number of Parking Spaces: 10
  • Parking for RV: On-Site Parking, Potential Space
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner Fees: $0
  • Home Owners Fee Includes: N/K
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
Supplement
  • Supplement: Bonus - Save tons of money on your WATER bill! Not only does Lakekside have the lowest water rates in the county, the this property has its own functioning deep well on property that supplies water for the pool and irrigation!
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heat Equipment: Wall/Gravity
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Washer, Gas Oven, Ice Maker, Range/Stove Hood, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refr, Gas Cooking
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
  • Optional Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplaces(s): 1
  • Fireplace: FP in Living Room
  • Floor Coverings: Laminate, Linoleum/Vinyl, Partially Carpeted
  • Approximate Living Space: 1, 500 to 1, 999 SqFt
  • Interior Walls: Drywall
  • Interior Features: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Crown Moldings, Pantry, Stone Counters, Sunken Living Room
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Area, MBR Entry Level, Media/Music, Office, Workshop, Utility Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Art Studio, Family Kitchen, Home Theatre, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Walk-In Pantry
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 13X10
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 10X10
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 10X10
Interior Dimensions
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X12
  • Family Room Dimensions: 16X14
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X10
  • Living Room Dimensions: 20X14
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop, Reflective
  • Fencing: Full, Gate, Blockwall, Chain Link
  • Pool: Below Ground, Private, Fenced
  • Structures: Out Buildings, Shed
  • Patio: Concrete, Patio Open, Porch - Front
  • Square Footage: 1542
Property Information
Property and Assessments
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Pets: Yes
  • Entry Only: No
  • Entry: 3+ Steps to Entry: No
  • Entry Level Building: 1
  • Lot Size: .5 to 1 AC
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
  • Lot Dimensions Approx: 110X150
  • Frontage: N/K
  • Topography: Slope Steep
  • Site: Corner Lot, Street Paved, Landscaped
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessors Parcel Num: 397-270-26-00
  • Miscellaneous: Outbuilding, Value in Land
Mobile/Manufactured
  • Other Structures: Out Building, Shed, Shop
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Irrigation: N/K
Multi Family Information
Building Details
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Property History for 12197 Gay Rio Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 30, 2019

Sold

CRMLS #190043908

$540,000
Oct 30, 2019

Sold

SDMLS #190043908

$540,000
Oct 1, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #655676421

$540,000

+3.1% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/30/2019

Sold

CRMLS #190043908

$540,000
10/30/2019

Sold

SDMLS #190043908

$540,000
10/01/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #655676421

$540,000

+3.1% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12197 Gay Rio Drive

Taxable ValueLand$324,737Additions$277,637Total$602,374
Tax Record2025$7,845 ($654 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,542 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,542 SqFtStories1Lot Size27,007 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1965ZoningRSCountySAN DIEGOAPN397-270-26-00

Schools near 12197 Gay Rio Drive

This home is within Grossmont Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 1
Rating
School
Distance
Lemon Crest Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lakeside Middle School
Public6 to 8

El Capitan High School
Public9 to 12

Winter Gardens Elementary School
PublicK to 1

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 12197 Gay Rio Drive, Lakeside, CA 92040
$540,000
3
1,542
27,007
$585,000
4
2
1,760
22,651
4
2
1,763
15,432
$580,000
2,232
24,394
$333,000
3
1,356
18,295
$505,000
3
2,169
348,480

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