$1,510,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2025
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,064 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$732 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Solar Power System
  • Retreat
  • Canyon View Elementary School Rated A+
  • Property Near a Canyon
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 12824 Via Caballo Rojo—a stunning 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home located in a peaceful cul-de-sac within the highly sought-after Poway Unified School District. Ideal location with quick 3-5 minute access to I-15 and CA-56. This home features vaulted ceilings, a cozy gas fireplace, a 2.5-car garage, and recently updated bathrooms. Step outside to take in breathtaking views, a huge paver patio, and a private pool/spa, perfect for entertaining. With front and back patios, low-maintenance landscaping, and solar power, this home is both beautiful and efficient. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to live in comfort, style, and convenience!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Danney

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #01834669 Listed on: 05/15/2025

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Storey

Coronado Premier Properties License #01185272

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,744

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Property Near a Canyon
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Steep Slope
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,064 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Retreat

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Schools

  • Poway Unified School District Elementary And Middle School
  • Poway Unified School District High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Floor Furnace
  • Separate Water Meter
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • Planned Unit Development

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 315-161-11-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,744

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: North County Inland
  • Cross Street: Calle De Las Rosas
  • Neighborhood: Rancho Peñasquitos
  • LP / Sq Ft: 774.37
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 731.59
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 731.59
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple, Pud
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1977
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Satellite Dish, Solar Panels, Washer
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Breakfast Area, Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, Great Room, Master Retreat
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16x14
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2064
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood/Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Pool: Below Ground, Private
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Heating: Zoned Areas, Fireplace, Floor Furnace, Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: RANCHO PENASQUITOS

Schools

  • School District URL: http://www.powayusd.com/
  • Elementary School: Poway Unified School District
  • Elementary School Website: http://www.powayusd.com/
  • High School: Poway Unified School District
  • Middle School Url: http://www.powayusd.com/
  • Middle School: Poway Unified School District

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1-3,999 SF
  • Topography: Canyon/Valley, Slope Steep
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 315-161-11-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 13602
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.31
  • Map Code Column: F
  • Map Code Page: 1189
  • Map Code Row: 5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Jun 17, 2025
Sold by
Nifontoff Family Trust and Nifontoff Gerald K
Bought by
Vega Gilberto Lopez and Valdivia Luz Maria
Seller's Agent
Brian Danney
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Storey
Coronado Premier Properties
List Price
$1,598,300
Sold Price
$1,510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$88,300
-5.52%
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.87%
Original Mortgage
$1,077,550
Outstanding Balance
$1,077,550
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$481,003

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2013
Sold by
Nofontoff Gerald Karl and Nifontoff Gail K
Bought by
Nifontoff Gerald K and Nifontoff Gail K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 1997
Sold by
Nifontoff Gerald K and Nifontoff Gail K
Bought by
Nifontoff Gerald Karl and Nifontoff Gail K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,250
Interest Rate
7.75%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,510,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,077,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $293,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $376,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $170,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $1,510,000 -5.5% $732 / Sq Ft
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $1,598,300 0.0% $774 / Sq Ft
05/24/2019 05/24/19 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
05/13/2019 05/13/19 Under Contract -- -- --
05/06/2019 05/06/19 For Rent $3,000 +3.4% --
10/22/2015 10/22/15 Rented $2,900 -3.3% --
09/22/2015 09/22/15 Under Contract -- -- --
06/15/2015 06/15/15 For Rent $3,000 +15.4% --
04/03/2012 04/03/12 Rented $2,600 0.0% --
04/03/2012 04/03/12 For Rent $2,600 -- --
Source: San Diego MLS

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 $1,744 $159,741 $30,694 $129,047
2024 $1,744 $156,610 $30,093 $126,517
2023 $1,704 $153,540 $29,503 $124,037
2022 $1,673 $150,530 $28,925 $121,605
2021 $1,728 $147,579 $28,358 $119,221
2020 $1,705 $146,067 $28,068 $117,999
2019 $1,662 $143,204 $27,518 $115,686
2018 $1,615 $140,397 $26,979 $113,418
2017 $1,572 $137,645 $26,450 $111,195
2016 $1,539 $134,947 $25,932 $109,015
2015 $1,516 $132,921 $25,543 $107,378
2014 $1,482 $130,318 $25,043 $105,275
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250027611

San Diego MLS

APN: 315-161-11