$1,140,000
SOLD APR 8, 2025

2879 California Poppy St Escondido, CA 92029

West Ridge Neighborhood
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,519 Sq Ft
3,600 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$453 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Property Near a Canyon
  • Loft
  • San Pasqual High School Rated A-
  • Retreat
  • 3-minute walk to 4th of July Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to this picture perfect Harmony Grove home that sits front row to the gorgeous hills surrounding Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve. Sip your coffee or enjoy sunsets on the front porch, while admiring breathtaking views. Newer built in 2017, this home boasts an open layout with gorgeous hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, air conditioning, paid off SOLAR, large kitchen island for entertaining, and a walk in pantry. Entertain while dazzling guests with the expansive views from this home. Two large sliding doors open to the covered patio off the living room for indoor-outdoor living where you can relax fire side, BBQ, and dine al fresco in your backyard, under the starry night and market lights. Drought tolerant, low maintenance landscaping, with automatic irrigation, provides both privacy and beauty. Open the front door and leave the stunning artistic security screen door closed to enjoy a delightful breeze throughout. One bedroom and full bathroom is conveniently located downstairs, as well as an additional half bathroom. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms upstairs plus an open den area upstairs perfect as a play area, exercise space, or office. The primary suite has a walk in closet, large tub, oversized dual sink vanity, spacious shower, walk in closet, and gorgeous views of the hills you can enjoy from bed! There is a full laundry room upstairs with a sink and lots of cabinets for storage. The garage comfortably fits two cars and has plenty of room for storage. This resort-style master-planned community has everything you can think of for a quintessential Californian lifestyle, including a luxury style swimming pool, jacuzzi, wading pool, splash pad, BBQs, outdoor living room and fireplace, its own dog park, equestrian centers, 8 parks, multiple play gyms, miles of multi-use trails, and security patrol. One of the best locations in Harmony Grove, this home is situated in between two of the community’s best parks that are a short stroll away, including 4th Of July Park where fun community events are held such as parades, movie nights, and more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alyssa Roulund

HomeSmart Realty West License #01952356 Listed on: 02/01/2025

HomeSmart Realty West

Last Buyer's Agent

Monique Motley

First Team Real Estate License #02021206

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,773

Year Built

  • Built in 2017

Lot Details

  • 3,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property Near a Canyon
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $244 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Concrete Roof
  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,519 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 235-570-36-00
  • $5,744 annual special tax assessment

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, security
  • Prescott Association, Phone Number (800) 404-0141
  • Mountainous Community

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,773

Year Built

Built in 2017

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$244 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: North County
  • Cross Street: Riding Trail Dr
  • Neighborhood: Harmony Grove
  • Supplement: This resort-style master-planned community has everything you can think of for a quintessential Californian lifestyle, including a luxury style swimming pool, jacuzzi, wading pool, splash pad, BBQs, outdoor living room and fireplace, its own dog park, equestrian centers, 8 parks, multiple play gyms, miles of multi-use trails, and security patrol. One of the best locations in Harmony Grove, this home is situated in between two of the community’s best parks that are a short stroll away, including 4th Of July Park where fun community events are held such as parades, movie nights, and more.
  • LP / Sq Ft: 471.22
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 452.56
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 452.56
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2017
  • 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, Fire Sprinklers, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Freezer, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Range, Gas Cooking
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Bonus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Loft, Master Retreat, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Family Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X16
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room, On Upper Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2519
  • Total Bathrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full, Gate
  • Pool: Below Ground, Community/Common, Association, Fenced
  • Roof: Concrete, Tile/Clay

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached, Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property, Public
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Total Fees: 2928.0
  • Community: HARMONY GROVE
  • Home Owner Association: PRESCOTT
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Security
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 244.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 800-404-0141

Fee Information

  • CFD Mello Roos Fee: 5743.54
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee Reflects: Year
  • Total Monthly Fees: 723
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee Frequency: Annual

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1-3,999 SF
  • Topography: Canyon/Valley, Mountainous, Rolling
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 235-570-36-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 3600

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2023
Sold by
Macdonald Geri Lynn
Bought by
Macdonald Living Trust and Macdonald
Current Estimated Value
$1,156,422

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2023
Sold by
Winship Thomas Scott
Bought by
Macdonald Geri Lynn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2017
Sold by
Winship Melinda Sue
Bought by
Winship Thomas Scott

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2017
Sold by
Calatlantic Group Inc
Bought by
Winship Thomas Scott

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$457,062
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Grant Deed $657,500 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $457,062 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Sold $1,140,000 -4.0% $453 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2025 02/01/25 For Sale $1,187,000 -- $471 / Sq Ft
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 $17,773 $1,092,420 $551,412 $541,008
2024 $17,773 $1,071,000 $540,600 $530,400
2023 $13,656 $718,590 $262,473 $456,117
2022 $13,417 $704,501 $257,327 $447,174
2021 $13,156 $690,688 $252,282 $438,406
2020 $13,010 $683,607 $249,696 $433,911
2019 $13,021 $670,203 $244,800 $425,403
2018 $10,814 $657,062 $240,000 $417,062
2017 $742 $127,500 $127,500 $0
2016 $5,868 $125,000 $125,000 $0
2015 $1,307 $107,649 $107,649 $0
2014 $982 $81,031 $81,031 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250017904

San Diego MLS

APN: 235-570-36