12457 Rancho Heights Rd

Pala, CA 92059

$2,150,000
Price
3
Beds
3,173 Sq. Ft.
$678 / Sq. Ft.
3,173
Sq. Ft.
$678
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

MUST SEE…Perched atop the rolling hills of the gated, hidden-gem Rancho Heights community, this stunning single-story 3-bedroom with den (4th bedroom option), 4.5-bath estate captures panoramic mountain, valley, city-light, and sunset views from every angle. Set on an expansive private lot, the home blends spacious indoor living with tranquil, resort-style outdoor amenities, creating a true retreat just minutes from Temecula and wine country. The open, light-filled layout features generous living...MUST SEE…Perched atop the rolling hills of the gated, hidden-gem Rancho Heights community, this stunning single-story 3-bedroom with den (4th bedroom option), 4.5-bath estate captures panoramic mountain, valley, city-light, and sunset views from every angle. Set on an expansive private lot, the home blends spacious indoor living with tranquil, resort-style outdoor amenities, creating a true retreat just minutes from Temecula and wine country. The open, light-filled layout features generous living and dining spaces, 10-foot-high ceilings, and picture windows framing the dramatic vistas. A large den serves perfectly as a 4th bedroom option, home office, or media room. Each bedroom includes its own en-suite bath and sliding door to a private patio, offering exceptional comfort and privacy for family and guests. A standout highlight is the impressive pool pavilion, fully fenced with glass to maximize views, complete with a steam-shower bathroom, covered outdoor kitchen, and fireplace—ideal for entertaining and delivering an authentic resort-living experience. The property also offers ample space for a future ADU. Designed for year-round enjoyment, the outdoor setting includes a sparkling pool, large spa, expansive patios, and multiple view decks overlooking the surrounding hills and twinkling city lights. Located within a private, gated enclave known for its large parcels and serene natural setting, this home offers a rare combination of privacy, space, and breathtaking scenery—all within easy reach of shopping, dining, and freeway access.

Property Details for 12457 Rancho Heights Road

Architectural Style
Modern
View
Coastline, Mountain(s), City Lights, Hills, Canyon, Valley, Panoramic
Parking Spaces Total
8
Private Pool
Yes
Cooling Type
Central Air
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
LISTING UPDATED: 04/09/2026 08:46 AM

Property Details for 12457 Rancho Heights Road

StatusActive
MLS #OC26044090
Days on Market79
Taxes-
HOA Fees$800
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2015
Lot Size2.55 AC / 111,078 SF
CountySan Diego County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Firstline Mobility Inc., Chi Hye Williams, DRE #01912994; Firstline Mobility Inc., Jordan Williams, DRE #02151411
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Building Information for 12457 Rancho Heights Road

Stories1Year Built2015Building Size-Lot Size2.55 AC / 111,078 SF

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$12,594 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,714

Property Taxes

$1,080

HOA Dues

$800

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Property Information for 12457 Rancho Heights Road

Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Pets Allowed: Call For Rules
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 0
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $63
  • Tax Lot: 0
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Association Amenities: Controlled Access
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Special Assessments
  • Community Features: Rural, Hiking, Foothills
  • Community: PALA
  • Complex Name: Rancho Heights Road Commitee
  • Association Name: Rancho Heights Road Commitee
  • Association Phone: 0
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Double Oven, Convection Oven, Water Line to Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Built-In Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Barbecue, Disposal, 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Water Heater
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Washer, 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Barbecue, Water Line to Refr
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Vacuum Central, Coffered Ceiling(s), Wired for Sound, Granite Counters
  • Room Type: Walk-In Closet, Entry, Walk-In Pantry, Laundry, All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Great Room, Primary Suite, Den
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bathroom Features: Shower in Tub, Exhaust fan(s), Walk-in shower, Separate tub and shower, Privacy toilet door, Bathtub, Double Sinks in Primary Bath, Shower, Granite Counters
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, WalkInCloset
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open to Family Room, Kitchen Island, Granite Counters, Walk-In Pantry
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Washer Included, Dryer Included
  • Laundry Location: Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Outside, Family Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room
  • Fireplace: FP in Family Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
  • Floor Coverings: Tile, Wood
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://www.wellcomemat.com/video/5erj2a27f6b61mhu1/OC26044090/
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.wellcomemat.com/mls/5erj2a27f6b61mhu1
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Security Features: Fire Sprinkler System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Gated Community, Automatic Gate
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated Community, Security System
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private, Lighting
  • Roof: Composition, Flat Tile
  • Entry Location: Ground
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Glass/Plexiglass, Invisible
  • Fencing: Glass, Block, Invisible, Excellent Condition
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Structures: Foothills, Rural
  • Structure Type: House
  • Other Structures: Foothills, Rural
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Miscellaneous: Foothills, Rural
  • View Description: Canyon, City Lights, Coastline, Hills, Panoramic, Valley
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Pebble, Permits, Heated with Propane, Private, Salt Water
  • Pool Description: Heated with Propane, In Ground, Permits, Private
  • Pool: Below Ground, Heated with Propane, Permits, Pebble, Private
  • Pool Heat: Below Ground, Heated with Propane, Permits, Pebble, Private
  • Spa Features: Permits, In Ground, Private, Heated
  • Spa Heat: Private Below Ground, Heated, Private, Permits
Green Info
  • Walk Score: 0
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: No
  • Lot Features: Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Paved, Landscaped, 0-1 Unit/Acre, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinklers Drip System, Up Slope from Street, Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Sewer/Septic: Conventional Septic, Electricity Connected, Propane, Natural Gas Not Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected
  • Utilities: Propane, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected
  • Electric: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Propane, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Direct Entrance, Driveway, Driveway - Brick, Private
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 4
  • Parking Non-Garage: Direct Garage Access
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Garage: Direct Garage Access
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway Up Slope From Street, Driveway - Brick, Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Private
Property / Structure Info
  • Builders Tract Name: Pala
  • Builders Tract Code: Pala
  • Architectural Style: Modern
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 12457 Rancho Heights Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 21, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC26044090

$2,150,000—
Feb 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC26044090

$2,150,000—
Feb 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC26044090MR

$2,150,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/21/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #OC26044090

$2,150,000
02/26/2026

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #OC26044090

$2,150,000
02/26/2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #OC26044090MR

$2,150,000

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

Public Records for 12457 Rancho Heights Road

Taxable ValueLand$394,595Additions$825,665Total$1,220,260
Tax Record2025$12,962 ($1,080 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,063 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,063 SqFtLot Size111,078 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2015ZoningAGRICULTURALCountySAN DIEGOAPN109-402-27-00

Schools near 12457 Rancho Heights Road

This home is within Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Pauma Elementary School
Public - K to 8
Valley Center Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Valley Center High
Public - 9 to 12
Oak Glen High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pauma Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Valley Center Middle School
Public6 to 8

Valley Center High
Public9 to 12

Oak Glen High School
Public9 to 12

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More information about 12457 Rancho Heights Road, Pala, CA 92059

12457 Rancho Heights Road is a single family home for sale in Pala, CA 92059. This property was listed for sale on February 26, 2026 by Firstline Mobility Inc., it's currently listed at $2,150,000. It has been on the market for a total of 79 days and was last sold on April 24, 2017. This listing's school district is Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District. Nearby schools include Pauma Elementary School, Valley Center Middle School and Valley Center High. 12457 Rancho Heights Road is a 3-bed, 5-bath, 3,173 sqft single family home built in 2015.

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