Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,063 sqft
537 Ricebird Dr, Vista, CA 92083
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1961Year Built
$658/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this charming single story home which offers a perfect blend of style, comfort, outdoor living and timeless charm with no HOA dues and paid-off solar through 2033. Step inside to find a light-filled living room, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The thoughtfully designed layout also includes three well-sized bedrooms, a full bath and a smartly arranged kitchen. Start your mornings with a cup of coffee on the shaded patio and enjoy the peaceful charm of this spacious backyard which...Welcome to this charming single story home which offers a perfect blend of style, comfort, outdoor living and timeless charm with no HOA dues and paid-off solar through 2033. Step inside to find a light-filled living room, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The thoughtfully designed layout also includes three well-sized bedrooms, a full bath and a smartly arranged kitchen. Start your mornings with a cup of coffee on the shaded patio and enjoy the peaceful charm of this spacious backyard which is perfect for relaxing, outdoor dining, and entertaining. A true gardener’s paradise awaits in this backyard orchard! The property is graced with an impressive variety of fruit trees, offering fresh harvests throughout the year. Imagine stepping outside and picking your own fruit for morning smoothies, baking, or simply enjoying right off the tree. Enjoy the zest of lemons and limes, the tropical sweetness of guava, the creamy richness of figs, and the complex flavor of persimmons. Seasonal favorites include crisp apples, juicy oranges, sun-ripened plums, and fragrant nectarines. You’ll also find a passionfruit and peach tree, adding even more charm and abundance to this outdoor oasis. This yard is more than just a space - it’s a lifestyle and perfect for Califonia’s year round sunshine. Other benefits include dual pane windows, stainless appliances and the home is set up with a rainwater collection system capable of storing up to 350 gallons. Situated just minutes from shopping, dining, Brengle Terrace Park, The Moonlight Amphitheater and freeways, this home offers the perfect blend of convenience and accessibility for an effortless lifestyle which makes it such a special place to live. Do not miss out on this wonderful home. This is truly California living at its best!
  • Listed by: Christine Derr DRE #01822209 Brokerage DRE #01862781 • AARE christine_derr@hotmail.com
Listing closed: 11/06/2025 12:00 AM • Source: CRMLS, MLS#: NDP2508918

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Median sold price

$682,500

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

97.3%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of AARE, Christine Derr, DRE #01822209

Sold By Keller Williams South Bay, Sherelle Richardson, DRE #02228627

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Property Information for 537 Ricebird Drive

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: None
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
  • Private Pool: No
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1063
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 161-310-35-00
  • Property Attached YN: false
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace: No
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: No
  • View: No
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
  • Subdivision Name Other: Melody Park
  • Senior Community: No
  • Neighborhood: Melody Park
  • Parcel Number: 1613103500
  • Area: 92083 - Vista
  • Elementary School: Vista Unified School District
  • Middle School: Vista Unified School District
  • High School: Vista Unified School District
  • High School District: Vista Unified
  • Directions: GPS or from the 78 go North on Melrose, Right on North, Left on Waxwing, then Right on Ricebird
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,000 SF
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Other
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 004371
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Disability Access: No Interior Steps
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Range
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Eating Area: In Kitchen
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace Rooms: None
  • Fireplace: N/K
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Vinyl
  • Floor Coverings: Linoleum/Vinyl, Tile
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
Exterior Features
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Construction: Stucco
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Roof: Composition
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Fence: No
  • View Description: None
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units: 1
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Levels: One
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer, Electricity Connected
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: No
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 2
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 537 Ricebird Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 6, 2025

Sold

CLAW #NDP2508918MR

$699,000—
Nov 6, 2025

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2508918

$699,000—
Nov 6, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2508918

$699,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/06/2025

Sold

CLAW #NDP2508918MR

$699,000
11/06/2025

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2508918

$699,000
11/06/2025

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2508918

$699,000

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

Public Records for 537 Ricebird Drive

Taxable ValueLand$600,000Additions$99,000Total$699,000
Tax Record2025$6,504 ($542 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,063 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,063 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1961ZoningR-1-BCountySAN DIEGOAPN161-310-35-00

Schools near 537 Ricebird Drive

This home is within Vista Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
T.H.E Leadership Academy
PublicK to 5

Roosevelt Middle School
Public6 to 8

Vista High School
Public9 to 12

North County Trade Tech High School
Charter9 to 12

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: 537 Ricebird Drive, Vista, CA 92083
$699,000
3
1,063
6,000
$485,500
3
1,063
–
$675,000
3
1,383
6,000
$661,000
3
2
1,621
6,700
$789,900
4
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6,300
–
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2
1,177
6,700

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