720 Fern St

1,453 Sq. Ft.
$506 / Sq. Ft.
1,453
Sq. Ft.
$506
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Solar Paid! Centrally located in Escondido, this inviting single-level home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and estimated 1453 square feet of comfortable living space. The property features a spacious backyard ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying outdoor living. Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully updated interior with vinyl flooring, a recently remodeled kitchen and bathrooms (2025), and fresh interior and exterior paint. Major system upgrades provide peace of mind, including a new roof...Solar Paid! Centrally located in Escondido, this inviting single-level home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and estimated 1453 square feet of comfortable living space. The property features a spacious backyard ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying outdoor living. Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully updated interior with vinyl flooring, a recently remodeled kitchen and bathrooms (2025), and fresh interior and exterior paint. Major system upgrades provide peace of mind, including a new roof with paid-off solar (2021), updated HVAC systems with enhanced ductwork for improved airflow and efficiency, and a new water heater (2023). Additional improvements include a new garage door (2025) and rain gutters installed in 2014. The backyard is uniquely designed as a food-producing garden, featuring mature fruit trees and plants such as avocado, grapefruit, mandarin/tangerine, lemon, guava, fig, and cherry tomatoes—perfect for those who value sustainability and homegrown produce. Conveniently located near shopping, parks, and everyday amenities, this well-maintained home blends modern upgrades with outdoor abundance and single-level ease.
  1. Listed by Charlie Baker • DRE #01404492 • Brokerage DRE #01521930 • Redfin Corporation • charlie.baker@redfin.com

Property Details for 720 Fern Street

Neighborhood
Midway
Community
EAST ESCONDIDO
View
Mountains/Hills
Zoning
R-1:SINGLE
Parking Garage
Attached, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Single Door
Garage Spaces
1.0
Area Zip
ESCONDIDO (92027)
Standard Status
Active
LISTING UPDATED: 01/14/2026 09:22 PM

Property Details for 720 Fern Street

StatusActive
MLS #2601032
Days on Market7
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1959
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,100 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Redfin Corporation, Charlie Baker, DRE #01404492
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Building Information for 720 Fern Street

Stories1Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,100 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,975 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,582

Property Taxes

$393

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 720 Fern Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -117.056758, 33.142724
  • Latitude: 33.142724
  • Longitude: -117.056758
  • Directions: Cross Street: E. Mission Ave/E Washington Av.
  • MLS Area Major: North County
  • Water Source: Meter on Property
  • Frontage Type: N/K
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association Fee Includes: N/K
  • Other Fees: $0
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Single Door
  • Parking Total: 3.0
  • Parking Non-Garage Spaces: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1453.0
  • Building Area Units: Sqft
  • Living Area: 1453
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • Lot Features: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6100.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 SF
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Other Fee Type: N/K
  • Parcel Number: 225-201-74-00
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Disclosures: Trust/Conservatorship
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Prop Restrictions Known: None Known
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Site: Curbs, Public Street, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • ADUYes No: No
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1959
Farm Information
  • Irrigation Source: Sprinklers
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas, Solar
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco, Wood
  • Fencing: Full, Gate
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Family Room, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning/Porch Covered, Other/Remarks
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Roof: Composition
  • Community Features: N/K
  • Other Structures: N/K
  • Common Walls: Detached
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector
  • Structures: Shed, N/K
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Ice Maker, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Range
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Family Room, Prim BR Entry Level, Living Room
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Flooring: Linoleum/Vinyl
  • Heating: Combination Heating, Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower, Shower in Tub, Unfurnished
  • Laundry Features: Electric, Gas
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Room Type: Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Living Room
  • Spa Features: N/K
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Optional Bedrooms: 0
  • Baths Total: 2.0

Property History for 720 Fern Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #2601032SD

$735,000
Jan 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #2601032

$735,000
Jan 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #2601032SD

$735,000
Sep 26, 2019

Withdrawn

SDMLS #190048959

Sep 26, 2019

Withdrawn

CRMLS #190048959

$525,000
Sep 3, 2019

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #190048959

$525,000
Sep 3, 2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #190048959

$525,000
Jun 24, 2014

Sold

CLAW #140024288MR

$340,500
Jun 24, 2014

Sold

SDMLS #140024288

$340,500
Jun 24, 2014

Sold

CRMLS #140024288

$340,500
May 22, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #417700388

$340,500

+3.0% / yr

May 17, 2014

Pending

CRMLS #140024288

May 17, 2014

Pending

SDMLS #140024288

May 17, 2014

Pending

CLAW #140024288MR

May 7, 2014

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #140024288

$339,888
May 7, 2014

Listed (Active)

CLAW #140024288MR

$339,888
May 7, 2014

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #140024288

$339,888
Apr 8, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #289297864

$301,000

+301.9% / yr

Nov 24, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #279380658

$180,000

-0.9% / yr

Jul 25, 2006

Withdrawn

SDMLS #66039411

May 10, 2006

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #66039411

$480,000
Apr 26, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #71489852

$195,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/14/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #2601032SD

$735,000
01/14/2026

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #2601032

$735,000
01/14/2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #2601032SD

$735,000
09/26/2019

Withdrawn

SDMLS #190048959

09/26/2019

Withdrawn

CRMLS #190048959

$525,000
09/03/2019

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #190048959

$525,000
09/03/2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #190048959

$525,000
06/24/2014

Sold

CLAW #140024288MR

$340,500
06/24/2014

Sold

SDMLS #140024288

$340,500
06/24/2014

Sold

CRMLS #140024288

$340,500
05/22/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #417700388

$340,500

+3.0% / yr

05/17/2014

Pending

CRMLS #140024288

05/17/2014

Pending

SDMLS #140024288

05/17/2014

Pending

CLAW #140024288MR

05/07/2014

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #140024288

$339,888
05/07/2014

Listed (Active)

CLAW #140024288MR

$339,888
05/07/2014

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #140024288

$339,888
04/08/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #289297864

$301,000

+301.9% / yr

11/24/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #279380658

$180,000

-0.9% / yr

07/25/2006

Withdrawn

SDMLS #66039411

05/10/2006

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #66039411

$480,000
04/26/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #71489852

$195,000

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

Public Records for 720 Fern Street

Taxable ValueLand$194,136Additions$223,256Total$417,392
Tax Record2025$4,715 ($393 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,278 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,278 SqFtLot Size6,100 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN225-201-74-00

Schools near 720 Fern Street

This home is within Escondido Union 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
Glen View Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hidden Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Orange Glen High School
Public9 to 12

Escondido Charter 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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720 Fern Street is a single family home for sale in Escondido, CA 92027. This property was listed for sale on January 14, 2026 by Redfin Corporation, it's currently listed at $735,000. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on June 24, 2014. This listing's school districts are Escondido Union School District, Escondido Union High School District. Nearby schools include Glen View Elementary School, Hidden Valley Middle School and Orange Glen High School. 720 Fern Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,453 sqft single family home built in 1959.

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