12494 Buena Vida Rd

$779,000
Price
1,732,381 / 39.77
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Discover 39 acres in a peaceful rural setting. Offering panoramic lake, mountain, and sunset views that stretch for miles. This one-of-a-kind property sits above San Vicente Reservoir with unmatched privacy, gentle terrain, and multiple potential build sites—perfect for a dream estate, or retreat. Enjoy quiet mornings overlooking the water and unforgettable evenings with glowing horizon sunsets. A rare opportunity to own expansive land with breathtaking natural beauty in every direction. Bring your...Discover 39 acres in a peaceful rural setting. Offering panoramic lake, mountain, and sunset views that stretch for miles. This one-of-a-kind property sits above San Vicente Reservoir with unmatched privacy, gentle terrain, and multiple potential build sites—perfect for a dream estate, or retreat. Enjoy quiet mornings overlooking the water and unforgettable evenings with glowing horizon sunsets. A rare opportunity to own expansive land with breathtaking natural beauty in every direction. Bring your horses, toys, livestock. Build a tiny home, manufactured home or your dream estate! Room for barn, arena, workshop & so much more. Gentle terrain should be easy to grade to create your perfect ranch! Will require well & septic. Power is close by, but not to the site. Zoned A70: Residential and AG. Easement access. Call for details. NO HOA or CCRS. Only Fire restrictions for building.
  1. Listed by Jenniffer L Taylor • DRE #01343352 • Brokerage DRE #01767484 • Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty • JenTaylor1993@gmail.com

Property Details for 12494 Buena Vida Road

Neighborhood
Muth Valley/ Wildcat Canyon
Community
Lakeside (LK)
View
Lake/River, Mountains/Hills, Panoramic, Valley/Canyon
Zoning
A70
Area Zip
LAKESIDE (92040)
Standard Status
Active
LISTING UPDATED: 12/05/2025 03:24 PM

Property Details for 12494 Buena Vida Road

StatusActive
MLS #250045160
Days on Market19
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLot/Land
Year Built-
Lot Size39.77 AC
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Jenniffer L Taylor, DRE #01343352
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Building Information for 12494 Buena Vida Road

Lot Size39.77 AC

Payment Calculator

$4,301 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,849

Property Taxes

$452

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 12494 Buena Vida Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -116.905316, 32.911004
  • Latitude: 32.911004
  • Longitude: -116.905316
  • Directions: Just WEST of 12995 Yerba Valley Way, easement access. Call for details. CrossStreet: Yerba Valley Way
  • MLS Area Major: East County
  • Topography: Level,Rolling
  • Water Source: N/K
  • Frontage Type: Canyon
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association Fee Includes: N/K
  • Other Fees: $0
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Lakeside Union School District
  • High School District: Grossmont Union High School Dist
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Lakeside Union School District
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
  • Building Area Units: Sqft
  • Living Area: 0
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • Lot Size Area: 39.77
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size: 20+ AC
Property and Assessments
  • Other Fee Type: N/K
  • Current Use: Natural Vegetation
  • Parcel Number: 329-131-05-00
  • Possible Use: Agriculture, Ranch, Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Lots/Land
  • Property Type: Land
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Disclosures: Unincorporated
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Site: Easement Access, Private Street, Street Paved, Street Unpaved
  • Jurisdiction: Unincorporated
  • Year Built: 0
Farm Information
  • Irrigation Source: N/K
Utilities
  • Sewer: Perc Test Required
  • Utilities: Perc Test Required
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: N/K
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Community Features: Biking/Hiking Trails, Horse Trails
  • Other Structures: Horse Allowed, Livestock Allowed
  • Structures: N/K, Horse Allowed, Livestock Allowed
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bedrooms Count: 0
  • Baths Total: 0.0

Property History for 12494 Buena Vida Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #250045160SD

$779,000
Dec 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #250045160SD

$779,000
Dec 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #250045160

$779,000
Aug 19, 2019

Expired

CRMLS #140055513

$1,200,000
Aug 13, 2018

Expired

CRMLS #180008649

$845,000
Jul 27, 2018

Expired

SDMLS #180008649

Feb 17, 2018

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #180008649

$845,000
Feb 17, 2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #180008649

$845,000
Jul 28, 2016

Withdrawn

CLAW #150005695MR

Jul 28, 2016

Withdrawn

CRMLS #150005695

$995,000
Jul 28, 2016

Withdrawn

SDMLS #150005695

Jan 31, 2015

Expired

SDMLS #140055513

Jan 30, 2015

Expired

CLAW #140055513SD

$1,200,000
Jan 30, 2015

Expired

CLAW #140055513MR

Jan 2, 2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #150005695

$995,000
Jan 2, 2015

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #150005695

$1,200,000
Jan 2, 2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #150005695MR

$995,000
Oct 10, 2014

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #140055513

$1,200,000
Oct 10, 2014

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #140055513

$1,200,000
Oct 10, 2014

Listed (Active)

CLAW #140055513SD

$1,200,000
Oct 10, 2014

Listed (Active)

CLAW #140055513MR

$1,200,000
May 3, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #155970593

$435,000
Jun 25, 2000

Expired

SDMLS #992002238

Jun 25, 1999

Expired

SDMLS #962002572

May 25, 1999

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #992002238

$399,000
Apr 25, 1996

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #962002572

$449,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/04/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #250045160SD

$779,000
12/04/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #250045160SD

$779,000
12/04/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #250045160

$779,000
08/19/2019

Expired

CRMLS #140055513

$1,200,000
08/13/2018

Expired

CRMLS #180008649

$845,000
07/27/2018

Expired

SDMLS #180008649

02/17/2018

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #180008649

$845,000
02/17/2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #180008649

$845,000
07/28/2016

Withdrawn

CLAW #150005695MR

07/28/2016

Withdrawn

CRMLS #150005695

$995,000
07/28/2016

Withdrawn

SDMLS #150005695

01/31/2015

Expired

SDMLS #140055513

01/30/2015

Expired

CLAW #140055513SD

$1,200,000
01/30/2015

Expired

CLAW #140055513MR

01/02/2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #150005695

$995,000
01/02/2015

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #150005695

$1,200,000
01/02/2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #150005695MR

$995,000
10/10/2014

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #140055513

$1,200,000
10/10/2014

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #140055513

$1,200,000
10/10/2014

Listed (Active)

CLAW #140055513SD

$1,200,000
10/10/2014

Listed (Active)

CLAW #140055513MR

$1,200,000
05/03/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #155970593

$435,000
06/25/2000

Expired

SDMLS #992002238

06/25/1999

Expired

SDMLS #962002572

05/25/1999

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #992002238

$399,000
04/25/1996

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #962002572

$449,000

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

Public Records for 12494 Buena Vida Road

Taxable ValueLand$450,000Additions-Total$450,000
Tax Record2025$5,430 ($452 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size1,732,381 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN329-131-05-00

Schools near 12494 Buena Vida Road

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 8
Rating
School
Distance
Lindo Park Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Tierra Del Sol Middle School
Public6 to 8

El Capitan High School
Public9 to 12

Lakeside Union Alternative Education
PublicK to 8

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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12494 Buena Vida Road is a 39.77 ac of land for sale in Lakeside, CA 92040. This property was listed for sale on December 4, 2025 by Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty, it's currently listed at $779,000. It has been on the market for a total of 19 days and was last sold on May 3, 2005. This listing's school districts are Lakeside Union Elementary School District, Grossmont Union High School District. Nearby schools include Lindo Park Elementary School, Tierra Del Sol Middle School and El Capitan High School. 12494 Buena Vida Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 39.77 ac of land on a 1,732,381 sq. ft. / 39.77 acres lot.

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