NOT LISTED FOR SALE

897 Quail Hill Rd Fallbrook, CA 92028

Estimated Value: $1,262,000 - $1,458,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,875 Sq Ft
$473/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 24, 2023

Last sale price $1,200,000 $417 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,484/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horse Property
  • In Ground Pool
  • Panoramic View
  • Horse Property Unimproved
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 5 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of April 2023

Serra Gardens Estate ~ A beautiful botanical paradise nestled in the picturesque hills of an established neighborhood in Fallbrook. Situated on 5 usable acres, this 4-bedroom, 2½-bath custom 2,875+/- sf single story ranch home provides the ideal setting for comfortable, convenient country living. The attractive front landscape welcomes you with an artful mix, rich in texture and varied in color from green grass and vibrant flowers to mature trees, shrubs and bountiful succulents. ~ A spacious foyer highlighted by soaring ceilings and illuminating light naturally flows into the open concept living and kitchen areas with sliding doors that lead to the back garden complete with sparkling pool and spa. With breathtaking Easterly views of Palomar Mountain and gorgeous Westerly sunset skies, enjoy a variety of activities in the private backyard poolscape from relaxing and sunbathing to dining and socializing. ~ In the living room, cozy up next to the stately fireplace with a good book from the floor to ceiling built-in bookcases. Get inspired to prepare your favorite meal and entertain in the fantastic cook’s kitchen with sizable granite counters and breakfast bar, beautiful wood cabinetry and huge walk-in pantry. The view of the pool beckons from the large kitchen window! ~ An expansive private, primary suite provides a place to relax and escape with a bedroom fireplace, large master bath, walk-in closet and access to the swimming pool area. Three secondary bedrooms with shared bath provide ideal comfort for family and friends, or bonus room. Diffused sunlight pours in from several skylights throughout the home. ~ A large home office off the entryway provides a multipurpose space, and indoor large laundry/utility room with separate half bath for guests is conveniently located off the living room. There is plenty of storage with built in oak cabinetry throughout, attic space, and attached three car garage. Additional highlights include new HVAC, updated flooring, and an owned solar electric system. ~ Varied topography and foliage create natural boundaries between neighbors and the additional acreage. Extensively planted with a variety of edible fruits such as limes, lemons, grapefruit and tangelos, as well as hard-to-find varieties of agaves, aloes, cacti, other exotic landscape succulents. The current owner is operating a wholesale succulent and cacti nursery supplying drought-tolerant and fire-resistant plants to homeowners and members of the landscape trade. Elements and inventory for business opportunity may convey with acceptable offer. Substantial infrastructure in place with several gated entrances, comprehensive irrigation system, greenhouse and permitted cargo containers provide office space and tool storage for the nursery. ~ With favorable agricultural zoning, the acreage is also ideal for a variety of other uses. An animal enthusiast or horse lover’s dream with ample room for animal facilities and zoned for a variety of animals, including horses with incredible riding and hiking recreation in the nearby 1,384-acre Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve. ~ Enjoy this suburban country setting just minutes from the quaint downtown area of Fallbrook, and close proximity to San Diego, Orange and LA County metropolitan areas via nearby freeway system interchange. ~ A well-thought-out foundation with pride of ownership for the next owner to complete their customized homestead or agricultural venture. Appreciate the serenity and natural beauty of this desirable North County area and make this home your very own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Meriah Druliner

Chameleon/Red Hawk Realty License #01997162 Listed on: 03/06/2023

Co-Listed By

Donn Bree

Chameleon/Red Hawk Realty License #01078868

Last Buyer's Agent

Monica Pearson

John Dudenhoeffer, Broker License #02093621

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,112

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Density is 2-5 Units/Acre
  • Property is zoned Semi Rural Residential; A70; "L" Anim...

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Patio Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,875 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Conventional Septic

Additional Features

  • Horse Property
  • Suburban Location
  • Agricultural
  • Horse Property Unimproved

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1055601200

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,112

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: Semi Rural Residential; A70; "L" Anim...
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 1055601200
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2875.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Pellet Stove
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 417.39
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Office, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Spa Features: Heated, In Ground, Private

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Panoramic, Valley
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: No
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Rural, Suburban

Schools

  • School District: Fallbrook Union

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 2-5 Units/Acre, Agricultural, Agricultural - Other, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Horse Property, Horse Property Unimproved, Landscaped, Level, Patio Home, Ranch, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217800.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5.0000 Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 0000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2025
Sold by
Bull Leslie
Bought by
Leslie A Bull Living Trust and Bull
Current Estimated Value
$1,358,966

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2023
Closed on
Apr 24, 2023
Sold by
Newcomer Family Trust
Bought by
Bull Leslie
Seller's Agent
Meriah Druliner
Chameleon/Red Hawk Realty
Buyer's Agent
Monica Pearson
John Dudenhoeffer, Broker
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.04%
Views
52

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.03%
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2022
Sold by
Newcomer Donald T and Newcomer Beth Escott
Bought by
Newcomer Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2022
Sold by
Newcomer Donald T and Newcomer Beth Escott
Bought by
Newcomer Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2007
Sold by
Stevens Linda B
Bought by
Newcomer Donald T and Newcomer Beth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
6.51%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2006
Sold by
Stevens Joseph S and Stevens Frances J
Bought by
Stevens Linda B

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2003
Sold by
Stevens Linda B
Bought by
Stevens Jeffry L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2003
Sold by
Steinsnyder Mike
Bought by
Stevens Jeffry L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 1994
Sold by
Burke Michael K and Burke Denise Elaine
Bought by
Steinsnyder Mike and Steinsnyder Sherry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
4.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 1988
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
Leslie A Bull Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Bull Leslie $1,200,000 Stewart Title Of California
Newcomer Family Trust -- --
Newcomer Family Trust -- --
Newcomer Donald T $860,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Stevens Linda B $138,000 None Available
Stevens Jeffry L -- Fidelity National Title Co
Stevens Jeffry L $725,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Steinsnyder Mike $310,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
-- $100,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bull Leslie $960,000
Previous Owner Newcomer Donald T $100,000
Previous Owner Newcomer Donald T $300,000
Previous Owner Newcomer Donald T $221,000
Previous Owner Newcomer Donald T $10,000
Previous Owner Newcomer Donald T $229,026
Previous Owner Newcomer Donald T $255,000
Previous Owner Newcomer Donald T $650,000
Previous Owner Stevens Jeffry L $400,000
Previous Owner Steinsnyder Mike $238,000
Previous Owner Steinsnyder Mike $100,000
Previous Owner Steinsnyder Mike $146,700
Previous Owner Steinsnyder Mike $248,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/24/2023 04/24/23 Sold $1,200,000 -2.0% $417 / Sq Ft
03/18/2023 03/18/23 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2023 03/06/23 For Sale $1,225,000 -- $426 / 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 $13,112 $1,248,480 $728,280 $520,200
2024 $13,112 $1,224,000 $714,000 $510,000
2023 $11,971 $1,124,888 $568,126 $556,762
2022 $11,008 $1,013,000 $444,000 $569,000
2021 $8,800 $820,000 $360,000 $460,000
2020 $8,473 $775,000 $341,000 $434,000
2019 $8,198 $750,000 $330,000 $420,000
2018 $8,180 $745,000 $328,000 $417,000
2017 $8,070 $735,000 $324,000 $411,000
2016 $7,972 $730,000 $322,000 $408,000
2015 $7,641 $700,000 $309,000 $391,000
2014 $7,483 $685,000 $303,000 $382,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2301665

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 105-560-12