$867,000
SOLD AUG 7, 2025

3257 Cristobal Way Spring Valley, CA 91977

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,554 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$558 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Private Yard
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mountain View
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Property is Fully Fenced

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to your forever home in the coveted Homelands neighborhood of Spring Valley! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers stunning mountain views with no telephone wires in sight. With an entertainer’s backyard and thoughtful upgrades throughout, this one truly has it all. Step into a bright formal living room with a cozy gas fireplace. Down the hall, the open-concept dining & family room flows to a charming paved patio with a stylish gazebo—perfect for outdoor dining under the sky. The updated kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring granite countertops, an oversized sink, breakfast bar, double ovens, a built-in pantry, and plenty of space for gatherings. The backyard is a peaceful retreat with mature lemon and loquat trees, a veggie planter box, and stunning views that elevate everyday living. This home is smart as it is stylish, with major upgrades including owned solar, “cool wall” exterior paint (lifetime warranty), a highly efficient “cool roof” (transferable lifetime warranty), a newer water heater, whole-house water softener, reverse osmosis drinking system, and EV charger wiring. Bathrooms, kitchen, and windows have all been tastefully updated in recent years, and there's generous storage throughout. Just minutes from Monte Vista High, Highlands Elementary, Casa de Oro, RSD, & La Mesa Village, this home offers easy access to local dining, & shops This dog-friendly neighborhood also offers wide sidewalks, scenic trails, a park, & Fred’s Urban Farm off Barcelona. Don’t miss this rare opportunity—schedule your private tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe OMeara

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #01422229 Listed on: 07/10/2025

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Alyssa Davies

NewTown Real Estate License #01952325

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,281

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,554 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mountain Views
  • Updated Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 505-240-57-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,281

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Cristobal Dr
  • Neighborhood: Spring Valley
  • Estimated Living Space: 1,500 to 1,999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 546.98
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 557.92
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 557.92
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1970
  • 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

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan, Remodeled Kitchen
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X12
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1554
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountains/Hills
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces Total: 5

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: SPRING VALLEY

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .25 to .5 AC
  • Topography: Level
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 505-240-57-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 15700
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.36
  • Map Code Column: E
  • Map Code Page: 1271
  • Map Code Row: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2025
Closed on
Jul 26, 2025
Sold by
Jones Morgan and Jones Amber M
Bought by
Schwandt Laura Lynn and Schwandt Ronald Alan
Seller's Agent
Joe OMeara
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Alyssa Davies
NewTown Real Estate
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$867,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,000
2%
Views
49

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.30%
Original Mortgage
$667,000
Outstanding Balance
$666,428
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$202,249

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2015
Sold by
Fousek Alexander and Teagle Thomas
Bought by
Jones Morgan and Young Amber M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,392
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2003
Sold by
Fousek Alexander and Fousek Evelyn M
Bought by
Fousek Alexander and Fousek Evelyn M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2001
Sold by
Fousek Alexander and Fousek Evelyn M
Bought by
Fousek Alexander and Fousek Evelyn M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,500
Interest Rate
6.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1997
Sold by
Alexander Fousek and Alexander Evelyn M
Bought by
Fousek Alexander and Fousek Evelyn M
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $867,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $420,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ati Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $667,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $412,392 FHA
Previous Owner $149,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Sold $867,000 +2.0% $558 / Sq Ft
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $850,000 -- $547 / 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 $6,281 $497,186 $157,772 $339,414
2024 $6,281 $487,438 $154,679 $332,759
2023 $6,086 $477,882 $151,647 $326,235
2022 $7,564 $468,513 $148,674 $319,839
2021 $7,496 $459,327 $145,759 $313,568
2020 $7,261 $454,618 $144,265 $310,353
2019 $7,173 $445,705 $141,437 $304,268
2018 $5,459 $436,966 $138,664 $298,302
2017 $5,406 $428,399 $135,946 $292,453
2016 $5,213 $420,000 $133,281 $286,719
2015 $1,235 $72,620 $23,045 $49,575
2014 $1,218 $71,198 $22,594 $48,604
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250033005

San Diego MLS

APN: 505-240-57