$990,000
SOLD JAN 17, 2025

1261 Sunset Dr Vista, CA 92081

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,973 Sq Ft
0.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$502 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • RV Gated
  • Deck
  • Rancho Buena Vista High School Rated A-
  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of January 2025

This sprawling 1,973 sq. ft. move in ready single-story home is nestled on a spacious .60-acre parcel with beautiful sunsets and views! The flat, usable parcel offers endless possibilities for expansion. Whether you want to add an ADU, workshop, barn, RV parking, to create a private oasis, or just want room to roam and enjoy the views, this property has the space to bring your vision to life. Inside, you'll be captivated by the open beam, shiplap ceilings that grace the expansive open floor plan. The living, dining, and kitchen areas flow seamlessly together, perfect for entertaining. The massive dine-in kitchen features an abundance of cabinet and counter space, stainless steel appliances, and a hammered copper farm sink that offers a picture-perfect view of the spectacular surroundings. The dual-use laundry room and pantry combination ensures everything stays organized and functional. Step outside onto the massive deck, where you can entertain guests while soaking in breathtaking sunsets, or unwind in the built-in firepit area while gazing up at the twinkling stars. The home's upgraded bathrooms showcase some modern flair, and each bedroom offers spacious comfort with thoughtful design details, including window seats and large closets. One of the spare bedrooms has a separate entrance and en suite bath if a private suite is desired. The home is centrally located in Vista just blocks from shopping, dining, schools, and parks, with quick access to Hwy 78 for easy beach access. This home offers the best of both tranquility and convenience. A rare opportunity—don’t let it slip away!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Casey Cooke

Redfin Corporation Brokerage Email: ccooke411@gmail.com License #01845539 Listed on: 12/11/2024

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Pam Dhillon

Community Investments & Realty License #01344631

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 20 Open Parking Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Driveway
  • RV Gated

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Additions or Alterations
  • Combination Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,973 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entryway
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Utility Sink
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Wood Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rear Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Suburban Location

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 169-080-21-00 / 12236
  • Tax Tract Number 2051
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1690802100
  • $779 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained, City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 1690802100
  • Year Built: 1960
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1973.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Area, Family Kitchen, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 501.77
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Exhaust Fan(s), Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower, Shower In Tub, Bathtub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Utility Sink, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Foundation: Combination
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • View: City Lights, Mountain(s), Ocean, Panoramic
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Vinyl, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Deck, Rear Porch, Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, On Site, Oversized, RV Gated, RV Potential
  • Total Parking Spaces: 22.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 20.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, Standard
  • Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Suburban

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size: Rectangular lot, ~204' deep by 136' wide
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26136.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 0.6000 Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 12236
  • Tax Lot: 169-080-21-00
  • Tax Tract: 12236
  • Tax Tract Number: 002051
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 778.82

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2024
Closed on
Jan 9, 2025
Sold by
Brown Alan M
Bought by
Chaogeng He And Pingquan Sun Trust and He
Seller's Agent
Casey Cooke
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Pam Dhillon
Community Investments & Realty
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$990,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
1.54%
Views
96
Current Estimated Value
$1,001,140

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,140
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.18%
Original Mortgage
$594,000
Outstanding Balance
$589,779
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$411,361

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2016
Sold by
Brown Sonia Renea
Bought by
Brown Ii Alan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2004
Sold by
Stiglic Brian E and Stiglic Natalie N
Bought by
Brown Ii Alan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2000
Sold by
Suazo Jorge A and Suazo Bridgette H
Bought by
Stiglic Brian E and Stiglic Natalie N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,800
Interest Rate
8.3%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1997
Sold by
Olin Julie Marie
Bought by
Coffman Karl Eugene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,500
Interest Rate
7.61%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1997
Sold by
Coffman Karl Eugene
Bought by
Suazo Jorge A and Suazo Bridgette H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,500
Interest Rate
7.61%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 1996
Sold by
Wilmington Trust Company
Bought by
Coffman Karl Eugene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,100
Interest Rate
7.88%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 1996
Sold by
Great Western Bank Fsb
Bought by
Wilmington Trust Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 1996
Sold by
Sanchez David and Sanchez Cirenia C
Bought by
Great Western Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 1995
Sold by
Horizon Holding Co Ltd
Bought by
Olson Bill

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1995
Sold by
Thompson L C and Thompson Margaret A
Bought by
Horizon Holding Co Ltd

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 1988
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 $990,000 Ticor Title
Grant Deed $990,000 Ticor Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $559,000 New Century Title Company
Individual Deed $231,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Commonwealth Title Co
Grant Deed $175,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Grant Deed $100,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Trustee Deed $166,976 --
Grant Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $217,800 --
Deed $179,000 --
Deed $130,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $594,000 New Conventional
Closed $594,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $184,800 No Value Available
Previous Owner $178,500 VA
Previous Owner $143,100 FHA
Closed $130,575 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Sold $990,000 +1.5% $502 / Sq Ft
12/15/2024 12/15/24 Pending -- -- --
12/11/2024 12/11/24 For Sale $975,000 -- $494 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $8,995 $778,437 $627,210 $151,227
2024 $8,995 $763,174 $614,912 $148,262
2023 $8,795 $748,210 $602,855 $145,355
2022 $8,774 $733,540 $591,035 $142,505
2021 $8,578 $719,158 $579,447 $139,711
2020 $7,854 $650,000 $521,000 $129,000
2019 $7,605 $625,000 $501,000 $124,000
2018 $6,425 $535,000 $429,000 $106,000
2017 $5,892 $485,000 $389,000 $96,000
2016 $5,267 $430,000 $345,000 $85,000
2015 $5,091 $410,000 $329,000 $81,000
2014 $4,947 $400,000 $321,000 $79,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2410511

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 169-080-21