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Sold for $1,220,000
  • Listing Provided by: HomeSmart Realty West
    Bought with: Willis Allen Real Estate
    $1,220,000

    136 Helen Way, Escondido, CA 92025

    4beds
    2,837sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1972
    0.34 Acres Lot
    $1,225,200 Zestimate®
    $430/sqft
    $5,799 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,225,200

    $1.13M - $1.32M

    $5,799/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Backyard oasisNew roofUpdated ensuite bathroomSparkling pool with slideNatural lightUpdated kitchen and bathroomsNew quartz countertops
    Expansive View Home with Pool on Over 1/3 Acre. Welcome to 136 Helen Way — a fully updated residence offering approximately 2,837 sqft of flexible living space, perfectly positioned on an oversized lot with sweeping, unobstructed views stretching all the way to Lake Hodges. This spacious home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, plus two versatile bonus rooms and a fully finished basement with its own private entrance — ideal for multigenerational living, guest quarters, or potential income opportunity. Step inside to a stunning living room with soaring ceilings and walls of windows that frame panoramic 180-degree views, filling the home with natural light and creating an immediate “wow” factor. The expansive & private primary bedroom is complete with an updated ensuite bathroom which features custom closet doors & dual vanity with quartz counters. The remodeled kitchen is both stylish and functional, showcasing new quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a five-burner gas cooktop, and a cozy breakfast nook — all overlooking the backyard oasis. Outdoors is where this home truly shines. Designed for entertaining, the expansive backyard features a sparkling pool with slide, a large built-in bar area, and an elevated lounge space with a custom stone gas fire pit — the perfect setting to take in city lights and unforgettable sunset views. FEATURES/UPGRADES INCLUDE: *Large View Lot w/Pool on a Cul-De-Sac *Fully Owned Solar *No HOA/Mello-Roos *Updated Kitchen & Bathrooms *New Roof *Oversized 2 Car Garage *Indoor Laundry Rm. *Extra 16x15 Garage w/electricity (perfect workshop & extra storage) *Extra Large Outside Bar Area w/built in Sink, Fridge & BBQ *Newer HVAC *New Water Heater *Most Desired School District in Escondido *Easy access to the 15 & 78 freeways *Room for an ADU *Dual Pane Windows. This is the kind of property that rarely hits the market — space, views, flexibility, and lifestyle all wrapped into one.

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    Listing Provided by:

    Robert Adams DRE #01912122 760-917-2578,

    HomeSmart Realty West,

    Linda Adams DRE #01479087 760-445-8685,

    HomeSmart Realty West

    Bought with:

    Terri Hunter, DRE #01315181

    Willis Allen Real Estate

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2603219MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Primary Suite
    Family room
    • Features: Separate Family Room
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • Primary Suite
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Family Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,837 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2.5
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 2.5
    Features
    • Levels: Three Or More,Multi/Split
    • Stories: 3
    • Entry location: 1
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: In Ground
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic
    Lot
    • Size: 0.34 Acres
    • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
    Details
    • Parcel number: 2364241600
    • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1972

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
    Location
    • Region: Escondido

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/29/2026Sold$1,220,000+3.6%$430/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #NDP2603219 Report a problem
    4/9/2026Pending sale$1,178,000$415/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #NDP2603219 Report a problem
    4/3/2026Listed for sale$1,178,000+140.4%$415/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #NDP2603219 Report a problem
    7/29/2011Sold$490,000-1.6%$173/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/24/2011Price change$498,000-5.9%$176/sqft
    Source: Sea Coast Exclusive Properties CA DRE# 01072305 #110025271 Report a problem
    5/26/2011Price change$529,500-8.5%$187/sqft
    Source: Sea Coast Exclusive Properties #110025271 Report a problem
    4/30/2011Listed for sale$579,000+159.6%$204/sqft
    Source: Vflyer Homes #58291 Report a problem
    2/27/1997Sold$223,000$79/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,054 -26.8%$615,453 +2%
    2024$6,909 +2.3%$603,387 +2%
    2023$6,753 +1.1%$591,557 +2%
    2022$6,682 +1.6%$579,959 +2%
    2021$6,574 +0.6%$568,588 +1%
    2020$6,535 +3%$562,758 +2%
    2019$6,345 +2.3%$551,725 +2%
    2018$6,201 +1.6%$540,908 +2%
    2017$6,101 +1.9%$530,303 +2%
    2016$5,985 +0.8%$519,906 +1.5%
    2015$5,935 +4.3%$512,097 +2%
    2014$5,689 $502,067 +0.5%
    2013-- $499,799 +2%
    2012-- $490,000 +72.9%
    2011-- $283,479 +0.8%
    2010-- $281,361 -0.2%
    2009-- $282,030 +2%
    2008-- $276,501 +2%
    2007-- $271,081 +2%
    2006-- $265,767 +2%
    2005-- $260,557 +2%
    2004-- $255,449 +1.9%
    2003-- $250,768 +2%
    2002-- $245,852 +2%
    2001-- $241,032

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    Neighborhood: 92025

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