12886 Castle Court Dr, Lakeside, CA 92040
What's special
At the very top of Castle Court, this hilltop home takes in panoramic views of Lakeside, the valley, and the mountains from nearly every window. As the last home on the street, it offers a sense of privacy that is hard to find. Set on 0.71 acre and meticulously maintained by its original owner, it features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, plus a permitted 308 sq ft bonus room downstairs for an office, gym, or guest space. The big updates are done: new roof, new windows, brand-new central HVAC with central AC, a 2017 water heater, and 17 owned, paid-off solar panels. Engineered hardwood flows throughout the open main level. The living room centers on a wood-burning fireplace, with dimmable recessed lighting in the living room and kitchen. The kitchen pairs new countertops with KitchenAid stainless appliances and a gas stove. A picture-frame window over the staircase carries the view upstairs. Then there's the garage: permitted, detached, and tri-level, with three car bays, a workshop below, attic storage above (approx. 6-ft ceilings in both), and six picture-frame windows, so even your shop has a view. Made for the collector, the craftsman, or anyone who needs real space to work. The lot offers potential to add an ADU (buyer to verify with the County). Mornings start with the valley below, evenings end with the lights of Lakeside, and fireworks nights come with a front-row seat. Solar exterior lighting, public water and sewer, no HOA, no Mello-Roos. Views, land, and a home like this rarely come together. Disclaimer: Fireworks and ADU shown in the listing video are AI-generated.
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Originating MLS: SDMLSTravel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Wally Dally DRE #02135259 760-880-9980,
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Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Washer, Gas Stove, Ice Maker, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
Features
- 2 Staircases, Balcony, Ceiling Fan, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: Detached
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,880
- Total interior livable area: 1,880 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage - Two Door
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Split Level
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Deck, Porch - Front, Wrap Around, Wood
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Full,Gate,Chain Link,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Evening Lights, Lake/River, Mountains/Hills, Panoramic, Valley/Canyon, Water, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake/River,Water
- Frontage type: Lake/River
Details
- Parcel number: 3943305100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom Built
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Turnkey,Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Subdivision: LAKESIDE
HOA
- Services included: N/K
Location
- Region: Lakeside
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $479/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $171,975
- Date on market: 10/7/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,999-5.3%$479/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #260024400 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2025 | Listing removed | $950,000$505/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #220006902 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: SDMLS #220006902 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2022 | Pending sale | $950,000$505/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #220006902 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2022 | Listed for sale | $950,000$505/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #220006902 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $171,975 +2% |
| 2025 | $2,740 +4.8% | $168,604 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,616 +4.2% | $165,299 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,511 +2.6% | $162,059 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,447 +1.3% | $158,882 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,416 +2.8% | $155,767 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,351 +37.3% | $154,171 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,712 -23.2% | $151,149 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,228 +3.3% | $148,186 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,157 +4% | $145,281 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,075 +0.5% | $142,433 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,064 +4.3% | $140,294 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,980 | $137,547 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $136,926 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $134,242 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $131,611 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $130,628 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $130,939 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $128,373 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $125,857 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $123,390 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $120,972 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $118,601 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $116,429 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $114,147 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $111,910 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$891,700
$847,000 - $936,000
$3,565/mo
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