NOT LISTED FOR SALE

678 Hillcrest Vista, CA 92081

Estimated Value: $1,383,000 - $1,642,367

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,985 Sq Ft
$505/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 01, 2020

Last sale price $940,000 $315 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,800/month

86 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horse Property
  • Art Studio
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Rancho Buena Vista High School Rated A-
  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • 1.24 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of May 2020

Located on a dead end street with no cross traffic, this beautiful view home is on property zoned for horses and other animals in the hills of Vista! You can be food-sufficient with this home, chickens, fruit trees, veg garden! A circular driveway leads you to the front of this sprawling ranch style home on 1.24 acres. With all bedrooms downstairs, the master suite has a spiral staircase leading up to bonus room with incredible light for artists, crafting, office, or just to enjoy the view. Lovely breakfast room off kitchen is a delightful place to have coffee and croissant while enjoying the sunshine. Huge remodeled kitchen with farm style sink is open to family room with fireplace, and one of several sets of sliding doors lead out to huge patio and propane-heated pool and spa. There is a formal dining room, and also a formal living room. The bedrooms are all on a wing of their own. There are dual air conditioning units, and a solar water pre-heater (fully paid for, not leased) to save on propane costs. Two car attached garage access from huge laundry room. Absolutely gorgeous pool/spa less than 3 yrs old, surrounded by gigantic patio for entertaining many friends and family. A gazebo on the patio, a barn-like structure, chicken coop, many bearing fruit trees, vegetable garden, RV parking, and expansive lawns complete the package. The front yard is planted partly in wildflowers and partly in grass. It's luxurious California living in a rural setting! No HOA, super low taxes!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Val Montefu

Landmark Realtors License #00800420 Listed on: 01/01/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Marta English

Select California Homes License #02018514

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,912

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 1.24 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Pool

Interior Spaces

  • 2,985 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Art Studio
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

Outdoor Features

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Horse Property

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Type Unknown

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Foothills

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 46
  • Tax Tract Number 82
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1830824600

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,912

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 1830824600
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2985.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 314.91
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Art Studio, Bonus Room, Den, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Galley Kitchen, Great Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Office, Separate Family Room, Sun

Exterior Features

  • View: Hills, Pool
  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground, Solar Heat
  • Pool Private: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Foothills

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Horse Property, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot Over 40000 Sqft
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 54014.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.2400

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 54014.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 199.04
  • Tax Lot: 46
  • Tax Tract Number: 082

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2025
Sold by
Jones Sheiveh N
Bought by
Jones Family Trust and Jones
Current Estimated Value
$1,507,592

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 1, 2020
Closed on
Apr 1, 2020
Sold by
Sterling John M and Sterling Janel S
Bought by
Nakhshab Cyrus and Nakhshab Cynthia
Seller's Agent
Val Montefu
Landmark Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Marta English
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List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$940,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-0.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.97%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2010
Sold by
Sterling John M and Sterling Janel S
Bought by
Sterling John M and Sterling Janel S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 1996
Sold by
Case Ted J and Case Epstein L
Bought by
Sterling John M and Sterling Janel S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,500
Interest Rate
8.01%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 1987
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jones Family Trust -- Fidelity National Title
Jones Sheiveh N -- Fidelity National Title
Nakhshab Family Trust -- Fidelity National Title
Nakhshab Cyrus $940,000 Fidelity National Title
Sterling John M -- None Available
Sterling John M $212,500 Chicago Title Co
-- $166,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Nakhshab Cyrus $500,000
Previous Owner Sterling John M $112,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/01/2020 05/01/20 Sold $940,000 -2.0% $315 / Sq Ft
03/27/2020 03/27/20 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2020 01/31/20 Price Changed $959,000 +1.1% $321 / Sq Ft
01/01/2020 01/01/20 For Sale $949,000 -- $318 / 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 $10,912 $1,028,022 $516,392 $511,630
2024 $10,912 $1,007,866 $506,267 $501,599
2023 $10,649 $988,105 $496,341 $491,764
2022 $10,621 $968,731 $486,609 $482,122
2021 $10,459 $949,737 $477,068 $472,669
2020 $5,345 $487,379 $244,818 $242,561
2019 $5,264 $477,823 $240,018 $237,805
2018 $5,002 $468,455 $235,312 $233,143
2017 $961 $459,271 $230,699 $228,572
2016 $4,790 $450,267 $226,176 $224,091
2015 $4,771 $443,504 $222,779 $220,725
2014 $4,651 $434,818 $218,416 $216,402
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC20002927

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 183-082-46