$750,000
SOLD NOV 4, 2025

1098 Vale View Dr Vista, CA 92081

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,338 Sq Ft
0.37 Acres

Recently Sold

$561 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Hiking Trails
  • Rancho Buena Vista High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of November 2025

Welcome home to this Charming 1940s split-level rancher set on a large, private lot in a desirable Vista neighborhood. Tucked off the street for added privacy, this light and bright home offers an open floor plan perfect for entertaining, featuring engineered wood flooring, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and a country-style kitchen with modern appliances. Recent upgrades include new PEX plumbing, some electrical improvements, and updates to both the master and basement bathrooms. The finished basement adds approximately 544 sq ft of flexible living space, NOT included in the homes 1,338 sq ft. of living space. It is ideal for a home office, gym, or guest suite. Situated on just under 1⁄2 an acre,(.37) the property boasts improved landscaping, a designated garden area, a cozy firepit zone, and a variety of fruit trees including avocado, citrus, persimmon, and grapevine. Two adjacent shops plus a large finished garage/workshop with electric and offer incredible potential for a home business, or creative studio. This property has a lot of room for a future ADU as well. Tons of storage, mature trees, and endless potential make this a rare opportunity in the heart of Vista. Sewer connected. No HOA or Mello-Roos.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Brown

eXp Realty of California, Inc Brokerage Email: mikebrownbroker@gmail.com License #01388620 Listed on: 07/06/2025

eXp Realty of California, Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Laurent

First Team Real Estate License #01317706

First Team Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,338 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Entryway
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1791512400

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 1791512400
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1338.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 544.00 Square Feet
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 597.91
  • Room Type: Basement, Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • View: City Lights, Hills
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: No
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Hiking

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Irregular Lot
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16117.20
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3700

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 0.3700 Acres
  • Number Of Units In Community: 100

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: PM0038

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2025
Closed on
Oct 27, 2025
Sold by
Resetco David J
Bought by
Fernandez Edgar and Fernandez Susan
Seller's Agent
Mike Brown
eXp Realty of California, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Laurent
First Team Real Estate
List Price
$799,999
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,999
-6.25%
Views
203

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.92%
Original Mortgage
$712,500
Outstanding Balance
$712,500
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$60,314

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2016
Sold by
Kersch Timothy S and Kersch Victoria R
Bought by
Resetco David J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2006
Sold by
Kersch Timothy Steven
Bought by
Kersch Timothy S and Kersch Victoria R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2005
Sold by
Best Theodore M and Best Brynn Starr
Bought by
Kersch Timothy Steven

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$346,000
Interest Rate
6.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2005
Sold by
Reel Kersch Victoria
Bought by
Kersch Timothy Steven

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$346,000
Interest Rate
6.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2003
Sold by
Best Theodore M and Best Bryn Starr
Bought by
Best Theodore M and Best Brynn Starr

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2000
Sold by
Best Theodore M and Best Bryn S
Bought by
Best Theodore M and Best Bryn Starr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 1999
Sold by
Best Theodore M and Best Bryn S
Bought by
Best Theodore M and Best Bryan Star

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$107,000
Interest Rate
6.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1995
Sold by
Best Theodore M
Bought by
Best Theodore M and Best Bryn S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$17,000
Interest Rate
8.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 1992
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $750,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $485,000 Fidelity Natl Title Co Sd
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Grant Deed $432,500 Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Continental Lawyers Title
Deed $125,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $712,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $346,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $150,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $107,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $17,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/04/2025 11/04/25 Sold $750,000 -6.2% $561 / Sq Ft
10/09/2025 10/09/25 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2025 10/07/25 For Sale $799,999 0.0% $598 / Sq Ft
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Price Changed $799,999 -5.8% $598 / Sq Ft
07/06/2025 07/06/25 For Sale $849,500 -- $635 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,782 $562,879 $464,232 $98,647
2024 $6,782 $551,843 $455,130 $96,713
2023 $6,637 $541,023 $446,206 $94,817
2022 $6,622 $530,415 $437,457 $92,958
2021 $6,477 $520,016 $428,880 $91,136
2020 $6,443 $514,685 $424,483 $90,202
2019 $6,353 $504,594 $416,160 $88,434
2018 $6,073 $494,700 $408,000 $86,700
2017 $4,660 $370,000 $313,000 $57,000
2016 $3,556 $270,000 $229,000 $41,000
2015 $3,578 $270,000 $229,000 $41,000
2014 $3,443 $260,000 $221,000 $39,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2506628

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 179-151-24