A private one-of-a-kind Horizon Hills gem! This gated ranch-style home spans 2,676 sq ft and features 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, offering a thoughtfully designed layout ideal for both everyday living and hosting guests. A large light-filled, updated kitchen opens to the incredible backyard gardens and patio entertaining. Outside, immerse yourself in vibrant blooming flower gardens and walking trails that have been professionally landscaped. The backyard is an entertainer’s dream—complete with a sparkling pool with lounge chairs and bubblers, a huge covered patio, built-in grill, bar area, and outdoor fireplace—perfect for evening gatherings or relaxing weekends. The yard also includes, planter boxes, potting shed, chicken coop, citrus orchard and plenty of opportuunity and space to build a future ADU. A large oversized 2-car garage offers ample storage, workshop area and includes its own half bathroom—a rare and convenient bonus. Solar is a 5kW in size, power purchase agreement, and a newer upgraded septic system. This unique property offers privacy, space, and comfort in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods, close to schools, shopping and more.
Sold for $1,400,000
Listed by: Coldwell Banker West • Laurie MacDonald • Contact: 619-933-2659
Bought with: Compass
$1,400,000
12218 Fuerte Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020
4beds
2,676sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
1.18 Acres Lot
$1,408,100 Zestimate®
$523/sqft
$6,283 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,408,100
$1.30M - $1.53M
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Listed by:
Laurie MacDonald DRE #01978899 lauriemachomes@gmail.com,
Coldwell Banker West
Bought with:
Cay Bohnsack, DRE #01823327
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PTP2506519
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Entry/Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside, In Garage
Features
- Primary Suite
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,676 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: main
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 1.18 Acres
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 4982601800
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights
Location
- Region: El Cajon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $523/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,346,377
- Annual tax amount: $15,807
- Date on market: 8/26/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 127 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Refrigerator in kitchen does not convey -wrong size for kitchen space. The washer and dryer, weight lifting equipment or black storage cabinets in garage do not convey.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/13/2026 | Sold | $1,400,000$523/sqft |
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| 1/2/2026 | Pending sale | $1,400,000$523/sqft |
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| 12/20/2025 | Price change | $1,400,000-5.3%$523/sqft |
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| 11/25/2025 | Price change | $1,478,000-1.3%$552/sqft |
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| 11/11/2025 | Price change | $1,498,000-8%$560/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,628,000$608/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Contingent | $1,628,000$608/sqft |
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| 10/4/2025 | Price change | $1,628,000-3.6%$608/sqft |
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| 8/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,688,000+37.8%$631/sqft |
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| 6/1/2021 | Sold | $1,225,000+45.8%$458/sqft |
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| 2/1/2021 | Sold | $840,000$314/sqft |
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| 1/30/2021 | Pending sale | $840,000$314/sqft |
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| 1/29/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/21/2021 | Pending sale | $840,000$314/sqft |
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| 1/12/2021 | Contingent | $840,000$314/sqft |
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| 12/19/2020 | Price change | $840,000+40%$314/sqft |
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| 11/25/2020 | Listed for sale | $600,000-7.7%$224/sqft |
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| 10/18/2004 | Sold | $650,000$243/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,807 -0.6% | $1,346,377 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,909 +4.2% | $1,319,979 +3.6% |
| 2023 | $15,264 +1.6% | $1,274,490 +2% |
| 2022 | $15,027 +66.9% | $1,249,500 +66.6% |
| 2021 | $9,003 +0.1% | $750,000 |
| 2020 | $8,997 +3.9% | $750,000 +4.2% |
| 2019 | $8,660 +4.3% | $720,000 +5.1% |
| 2018 | $8,299 +0.8% | $685,000 +1.5% |
| 2017 | $8,234 +7.7% | $675,000 +5.5% |
| 2016 | $7,643 +4.8% | $640,000 +5.8% |
| 2015 | $7,295 +10.1% | $605,000 +10% |
| 2014 | $6,626 | $550,000 +16.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $471,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $471,000 -18.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $575,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $575,000 +22.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $469,000 -32% |
| 2008 | -- | $689,784 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $676,260 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $663,000 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $650,000 +149.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $260,897 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $256,116 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $251,095 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $246,172 |
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Neighborhood: 92020
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