Last Sold Price
3 beds1,156 sqft$601/sqft
8515 Gardena Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040

Description

Opportunity knocks! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is brimming with potential and ready for a new vision. Perfect for investors, DIY enthusiasts, or buyers eager to create a custom dream home. This fixer-upper offers a rare chance to reimagine a property with strong bones and exciting possibilities. The main residence overlooks a private backyard featuring a pool, patio, and garden—an ideal setting for future outdoor entertaining. Situated on an expansive lot of over 10,000 sq ft, the property provides...Opportunity knocks! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is brimming with potential and ready for a new vision. Perfect for investors, DIY enthusiasts, or buyers eager to create a custom dream home. This fixer-upper offers a rare chance to reimagine a property with strong bones and exciting possibilities. The main residence overlooks a private backyard featuring a pool, patio, and garden—an ideal setting for future outdoor entertaining. Situated on an expansive lot of over 10,000 sq ft, the property provides ample space to explore expansion or enhancement opportunities. Inside, the functional layout offers a solid foundation for renovation and personalization. An existing unpermitted ADU adds flexible bonus space (buyer to verify permits and square footage). Conveniently located and sold as-is, this is a true value-add opportunity for those ready to bring their ideas and imagination to life. Private showings begin, Sunday, Feb. 1. Ask your favorite realtor to schedule an appointment!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/24/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Renee Fitzgerald • DRE #02134047 • Brokerage DRE #01517139 • Keller Williams-OC Coastal • reneefitzgerald@kw.com

Property Details for 8515 Gardena Road

Status
MLS #
NDP2600848
Days on Market
11
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1961
Lot Size
0.24 AC / 10,488 SF
View
Neighborhood
Parking Spaces Total
1
Private Pool
Yes
Cooling Type
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Public Records
Living Area
1156
Assessor Parcel Number
388-531-08-00
Property Attached YN
false
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Stories Total
1
Entry Level
1
Fireplace
No
Pool
Yes
Spa
No
View
Yes
View
Yes
Association
No
Association Fee
$.00
Zoning
RS
Senior Community
No
Parcel Number
3885310800
Area
92040 - Lakeside
Elementary School
Lakeside Union School District
Middle School
Lakeside Union School District
High School District
Lakeside Union
Directions
From Sapota Drive, turn right onto Gardena Rd

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams-OC Coastal, Renee Fitzgerald, DRE #02134047

Sold By BLVDS Realty, Carlos Figueroa, DRE #01961015

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Building Information for 8515 Gardena Road

Stories1Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,488 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,801 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,533

Property Taxes

$268

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8515 Gardena Road

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 001987
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Suburban
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Equipment: Dryer, Washer
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: Ground level
  • Fence: No
  • Structures: Suburban
  • Other Structures: Suburban
  • Miscellaneous: Suburban
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Description: In Ground
  • Pool: Below Ground
  • Pool Heat: Below Ground
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: Garden, Back 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
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: No
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 1
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 8515 Gardena Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 24, 2026

Sold

CLAW #NDP2600848MR

Mar 24, 2026

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2600848

$695,000
Mar 24, 2026

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2600848

$695,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/24/2026

Sold

CLAW #NDP2600848MR

03/24/2026

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2600848

$695,000
03/24/2026

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2600848

$695,000

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

Public Records for 8515 Gardena Road

Taxable ValueLand$87,932Additions$124,714Total$212,646
Tax Record2025$3,217 ($268 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,156 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,156 SqFtLot Size10,488 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1961ZoningRSCountySAN DIEGOAPN388-531-08-00

Schools near 8515 Gardena 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 1
Rating
School
Distance
Lemon Crest Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lakeside Middle School
Public6 to 8

Santana 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: 8515 Gardena Road, Lakeside, CA 92040
$695,000
3
1,156
10,488
3
1.5
1,004
7,687
3
2
1,156
10,740
2
2
1,499
23,087
$466,800
2
750
10,630
$466,800
2
750
10,454

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