
8416-18 Hidden Cove Way San Diego, CA 92127
Del Sur NeighborhoodEstimated payment $33,992/month
Highlights
- Detached Guest House
- Gated with Attendant
- Solar Power System
- Del Sur Elementary School Rated A+
- Heated Pool and Spa
- Panoramic View
About This Home
Indulge in the height of luxury living in one of San Diego’s most desirable neighborhoods. Situated in the prestigious guard gated community of The Lakes, this magnificent Sterling Heights Estate features a generous view lot, vibrant landscaping, and exceptional resort-style amenities. Built in 2020 by Lennar Homes, this exquisite home enjoys a premium lot with panoramic mountain vistas. Step outside to a backyard oasis built for both entertaining and unwinding—complete with a sleek modern pool and spa, a full outdoor kitchen, ample turf for play, and a sitting area where you can relax and take in stunning San Diego sunsets. This highly upgraded 5665 sf main house is complimented by a detached casita offering 1078 sf, a full kitchen, living room with fireplace, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and laundry area. The thoughtfully designed Sterling Heights Plan 3 layout offers a spacious main-level bedroom with an ensuite bath, along with a versatile bonus room ideal for a game room. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite overlooks the resort-style pool and includes a spa-inspired bathroom with dual vanities, a large soaking tub, and an oversized walk-in shower. Three additional upstairs bedrooms each feature en suite bathrooms. A generous loft provides flexible space for a media room, play area, or additional living space, while the oversized laundry room adds convenience with plenty of storage. Upon entering this magnificent home you will be greeted by soaring 22-foot ceilings in the living area creating a dramatic sense of space. The formal dining room and chef’s kitchen—featuring a sleek, contemporary white upgraded backsplash—offer the ideal setting for stylish entertaining. Expansive windows and a wall of retractable glass doors bathe the living spaces in natural light, perfectly complementing the elegant luxury vinyl plank flooring that flows throughout the home. This spectacular home perfectly blurs the lines between indoors and out with its multiple covered patios and decks creating the quintessential California experience. The resort style backyard features a large salt water pool and hot tub with built-in water feature and baja shelf, 2 California rooms (one with a fireplace), a sunken outdoor kitchen with swim up bar and firepit, and a sunset viewing area with firepit. The Lakes community features lakes, mountains vistas and access to The Crosby Golf & Tennis Club.
Listing Agent
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty License #01413467 Listed on: 05/22/2025

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $39,619
Year Built
- Built in 2020 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 0.77 Acre Lot
- Gated Home
- Partially Fenced Property
- Level Lot
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Private Yard
HOA Fees
- $590 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 4 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
Property Views
- Panoramic
- City Lights
- Mountain
Home Design
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Concrete Roof
- Stucco Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 6,743 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Dual Staircase
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Formal Entry
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 4 Fireplaces
- Great Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Home Office
- Loft
- Bonus Room
- Screened Porch
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
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- Six Burner Stove
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- Range Hood
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- Dishwasher
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Disposal
Flooring
- Linoleum
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Retreat
- Maid or Guest Quarters
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Security Lights
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Fire Sprinkler System
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
Pool
- Heated Pool and Spa
- Heated In Ground Pool
- In Ground Spa
- Gas Heated Pool
- Saltwater Pool
- Waterfall Pool Feature
- Pool Cover
- Pool Equipment or Cover
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Screened Patio
- Outdoor Fireplace
Additional Homes
- Two Homes on a Lot
- Detached Guest House
- Fireplace in Guest House
- 1,078 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
- Number of ADU Units: 1
- ADU built in 2023
- ADU includes 2 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms
- Kitchen Sink
- Range Cooktop
- Stove
- Separate access to accessory dwelling unit
- Entrance to ADU on street level
- ADU includes parking
Schools
- Poway Unified School District Elementary And Middle School
- Poway Unified School District High School
Utilities
- Separate Water Meter
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 267-441-03-00
- $10,096 annual special tax assessment
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include common area maintenance, gated community
- The Lakes Association, Phone Number (858) 527-7340
- The Lakes Community
Recreation
- Community Playground
- Recreational Area
- Trails
Additional Features
- Clubhouse
- Gated with Attendant
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $39,619 | $2,592,444 | $764,069 | $1,828,375 |
2023 | $38,740 | $2,541,613 | $749,088 | $1,792,525 |
2022 | $36,119 | $2,315,307 | $734,400 | $1,580,907 |
2021 | $34,661 | $2,176,772 | $720,000 | $1,456,772 |
2020 | $15,115 | $425,000 | $425,000 | $0 |
2019 | $13,963 | $400,000 | $400,000 | $0 |
2018 | $8,855 | $400,000 | $400,000 | $0 |
2017 | $8,536 | $375,000 | $375,000 | $0 |
2016 | $9,150 | $388,349 | $388,349 | $0 |
2015 | $9,386 | $382,516 | $382,516 | $0 |
2014 | $7,921 | $258,000 | $258,000 | $0 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/11/2025 07/11/25 | Price Changed | $5,450,000 | -2.6% | $808 / Sq Ft |
05/31/2025 05/31/25 | Price Changed | $5,595,000 | -2.7% | $830 / Sq Ft |
05/22/2025 05/22/25 | For Sale | $5,750,000 | -- | $853 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Grant Deed | $2,177,000 | Calatlantic Title Company | |
Grant Deed | $2,634,000 | Calatlantic Title Inc |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $499,999 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Closed | $333,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Open | $1,741,417 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $16,000,000 | Unknown |
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