Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,187 sqft
861 Quails Trail Rd, Vista, CA 92081
Single FamilyProperty Type
1997Year Built
$292/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$260/moHOA Fees
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

ACTIVE with a contingent offer. Back up offers are welcome. This stunning single story home sits on over 1 acre and is located in one of the most prestigious gated communities in North County, Quail Ranch. With 3187 Sq Ft of light open living space, this lovely home has been completely renovated with new flooring, a modern kitchen, and paid for Tesla Solar with battery back-up! Enjoy picking fruit from your own private orchard, while still being only 15 minutes from some of San Diego's best beaches!...ACTIVE with a contingent offer. Back up offers are welcome. This stunning single story home sits on over 1 acre and is located in one of the most prestigious gated communities in North County, Quail Ranch. With 3187 Sq Ft of light open living space, this lovely home has been completely renovated with new flooring, a modern kitchen, and paid for Tesla Solar with battery back-up! Enjoy picking fruit from your own private orchard, while still being only 15 minutes from some of San Diego's best beaches! Nestled in the prestigious Quail Ranch community on 1.2 acres with views of Vista's rolling hills, this elegantly appointed single story estate features 3187 sqft of open living space. Welcome home to your own private resort-like oasis, perfect for hosting parties or intimate family dinners. Pick some fruit to enjoy in your cocktails from your own private orchard! Some of the many recent upgrades include a Tesla Solar system, new flooring throughout and a completely renovated kitchen. The kitchen is a chefs dream with a new Bertazzoni cooktop and down draft, timeless granite and stainless steel appliances that stand out against the beautifully redone white cabinetry. Tastefully chosen wood flooring continues throughout the home with travertine tile in the kitchen and baths. This well laid out home offers a spacious master bedroom that is privately secluded from other bedrooms. Enjoy the peace of country living while still close enough to the city and beaches!
  • Listed by: Charissa Carlson DRE #01711320 Brokerage DRE #01878277 • eXp Realty of California, Inc 760-207-8870
  • Listed by: James A. George DRE #02053117 Brokerage DRE #01878277 • eXp Realty of California, Inc
Listing closed: 07/22/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SDMLS, MLS#: 200007069

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,060,000

Avg days on market

50

Sale-to-list ratio

93.8%

Vista, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty of California, Inc, Charissa Carlson, DRE #01711320; eXp Realty of California, Inc, James A. George, DRE #02053117

Sold By Redfin Corporation, Jim Johnston, DRE #01843847

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Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 861 Quails Trail Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Area: Other (LCOTH)
  • Neighborhood: Quail Ranch
  • Community: VISTA
  • City Postal ID: VISTA (92081)
  • Cross Street(s): Thibido
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1997
Summary Information
Property and Location
  • System ID: 200007069
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Market Area: North County
  • Directions To Property: From the south on 78, exit on Sycamore and turn onto Thibido. Turn left on Rolling Hills Rd. Enter gate and follow signs for Quails Trail. From the north on 78, exit Mar Vista, turn right and then immediately turn left on Thibido. Following to Rolling Hills and turn right. Enter gate and follow signs to property.
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
Parking
  • Parking Garage: Detached
  • Parking Non-Garage: Driveway
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number of Parking Spaces: 3
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner Fees: $260
  • Home Owner Total Fees: $3,120
  • Home Owners Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Gated Community
  • Home Owner Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association: Reliable Property Mgmt
  • Monthly Total Fees: $260
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
Supplement
  • Supplement: Nestled in the prestigious Quail Ranch community on 1.2 acres with views of Vista's rolling hills, this elegantly appointed single story estate features 3187 sqft of open living space. Welcome home to your own private resort-like oasis, perfect for hosting parties or intimate family dinners. Pick some fruit to enjoy in your cocktails from your own private orchard! Some of the many recent upgrades include a Tesla Solar system, new flooring throughout and a completely renovated kitchen. The kitchen is a chefs dream with a new Bertazzoni cooktop and down draft, timeless granite and stainless steel appliances that stand out against the beautifully redone white cabinetry. Tastefully chosen wood flooring continues throughout the home with travertine tile in the kitchen and baths. This well laid out home offers a spacious master bedroom that is privately secluded from other bedrooms. Enjoy the peace of country living while still close enough to the city and beaches!
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit, Fireplace
  • Heat Source: Electric, Solar
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Washer, Built In Range, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Freezer, Counter Top
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric
  • Optional Bedrooms: 0
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Area, Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Entry, Jack & Jill, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 22x15
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13x14
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12x12
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 15x13
Interior Dimensions
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15x15
  • Family Room Dimensions: 0
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13x13
  • Living Room Dimensions: 29x20
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • Fencing: Full
  • Pool: N/K
  • Square Footage: 3187
Property Information
Property and Assessments
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Entry Only: Yes
  • Lot Size: 1+ to 2 AC
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
  • Topography: Slope Gentle
  • Assessors Parcel Num: 183-190-69-00
Utilities
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
Multi Family Information
Building Details
  • Heating: Electric, Solar, Fireplace(s), Forced Air

Property History for 861 Quails Trail Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 22, 2020

Sold

SDMLS #200007069

$930,000
Jul 22, 2020

Sold

CRMLS #200007069

$930,000
Jul 22, 2020

Sold

CLAW #200007069MR

$930,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/22/2020

Sold

SDMLS #200007069

$930,000
07/22/2020

Sold

CRMLS #200007069

$930,000
07/22/2020

Sold

CLAW #200007069MR

$930,000

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

Public Records for 861 Quails Trail Road

Taxable ValueLand$529,957Additions$551,659Total$1,081,616
Tax Record2025$12,649 ($1,054 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,187 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,187 SqFtLot Size55,757 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997Year Renovated1997ZoningA-1CountySAN DIEGOAPN183-190-69-00

Schools near 861 Quails Trail Road

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
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Breeze Hill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Madison Middle School
Public6 to 8

Rancho Buena Vista High School
Public9 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: 861 Quails Trail Road, Vista, CA 92081
$930,000
4
3,187
4
4
3,506
53,579
$1,130,000
4
3,676
83,199
$1,100,000
4
5
4,942
48,352
$1,605,000
4
3,550
47,916
4
4.5
4,040
43,996

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Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty of California, Inc, Charissa Carlson, DRE #01711320; eXp Realty of California, Inc, James A. George, DRE #02053117

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