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Sold for $850,000
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    1521 Foothill Dr, Vista, CA 92084

    5beds
    2,074sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1958
    0.52 Acres Lot
    $850,100 Zestimate®
    $410/sqft
    $4,851 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $850,100

    $791,000 - $918,000

    $4,851/mo

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    What's special

    Quiet tree-lined streetsAbundant parking
    Some homes are just houses. This one is an opportunity! Imagine waking up every morning w room to breathe. Nestled in the coveted Foothill neighborhood of Vista, classic 1958 ranch-style home sits on a rare, fully flat & usable .52 AC lot where the possibilities are as wide open as the California sky above you. 5 bdrms & 3 baths, there's space for everyone-family, guests, home office, or whatever life calls for. The generous lot begs for the pool you've always dreamed of, an ADU for multigenerational living or rental income, a garden, a workshop-you name it.This is North County San Diego living at its most authentic: quiet, tree-lined streets, that unhurried sense of space that's nearly impossible to find, yet minutes from the charm of downtown Vista, top-rated schools & neighborhood parks.Abundant parking. Timeless bones. Endless potential. **Your Canvas Awaits.** Imagine waking up every morning with room to breathe — truly breathe. Nestled in the coveted Foothill neighborhood of Vista, this classic 1958 ranch-style home sits on a rare, *fully flat and usable* half-acre lot where the possibilities are as wide open as the California sky above you. With **5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms**, there's space for everyone — family, guests, a home office, or whatever life calls for next. The generous lot begs for the pool you've always dreamed of, an ADU for multigenerational living or rental income, a garden, a workshop — you name it. This is North County San Diego living at its most authentic: quiet, tree-lined streets, that unhurried sense of space that's nearly impossible to find, yet minutes from the charm of downtown Vista, top-rated schools, and neighborhood parks. Abundant parking. Timeless bones. Endless potential. Whether you're envisioning a stunning modern transformation or a lush outdoor sanctuary, **1521 Foothill is the foundation your dream home has been waiting for.** *Some homes are just houses. This one is an opportunity.*

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Gina Vreeburg DRE #01413801 760-419-8800,

    Compass

    Bought with:

    Gautier Argemi, DRE #02224736

    eXp Realty of California, Inc.

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260005795MLS LogoOriginating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air Unit
    Cooling
    • Central Forced Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Garage Door Opener, Electric Oven, Gas Stove
    • Laundry: Electric, Gas
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum/Vinyl, Tile
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BR
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,074
    • Total interior livable area: 2,074 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 10
    • Parking features: Detached
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: 1 Story
    • Patio & porch: Awning/Porch Covered, Covered, Stone/Tile, Patio, Patio Open, Porch
    • Pool features: N/K
    • Fencing: Partial,Poor Condition
    Lot
    • Size: 0.52 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1731901600
    • Zoning: E1
    • Zoning description: E1
    • Special conditions: Estate

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood/Stucco
    • Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop,Mixed,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1958

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer Connected
    • Water: Meter on Property

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Vista
    • Subdivision: Vista

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/26/2026Sold$850,000-5%$410/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #260005795 Report a problem
    6/2/2026Pending sale$895,000$432/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #260005795 Report a problem
    5/8/2026Listed for sale$895,000$432/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #260005795 Report a problem
    4/21/2026Pending sale$895,000$432/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #260005795 Report a problem
    3/12/2026Listed for sale$895,000+159.4%$432/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #260005795 Report a problem
    5/21/2003Sold$345,000+60.5%$166/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/20/2001Sold$215,000$104/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,441 +19%$499,654 +2%
    2024$5,411 -10.5%$489,858 +2%
    2023$6,049 +1.2%$480,254 +2%
    2022$5,975 +2.2%$470,838 +2%
    2021$5,844 +0.5%$461,607 +1%
    2020$5,813 +16.9%$456,875 +2%
    2019$4,973 -9.3%$447,918 +2%
    2018$5,484 +1.6%$439,136 +2%
    2017$5,396 +2.3%$430,527 +2%
    2016$5,272 +5%$422,086 +6.9%
    2015$5,019 +4.1%$395,000 +3.9%
    2014$4,822 $380,000 +11.8%
    2013-- $340,000
    2012-- $340,000
    2011-- $340,000
    2010-- $340,000
    2009-- $340,000 -10.6%
    2008-- $380,407 +2%
    2007-- $372,949 +2%
    2006-- $365,637 +2%
    2005-- $358,468 +2%
    2004-- $351,440 +60.3%
    2003-- $219,300 +2%
    2002-- $215,000 +70.5%
    2001-- $126,099

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    Neighborhood: 92084

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