Welcome to the Heart of Dictionary Hill! Perched atop one of the most stunning vantage points, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with optional loft offers approximately 1,600 sq ft of living space and showcases breathtaking views of Sweetwater Reservoir and the expansive landscape beyond. A true VALUE-ADD opportunity, the property features a functional layout and solid footprint ready for a full renovation or custom transformation. Ideal for investors, builders, or buyers with vision, this is your chance to create a beautiful hillside retreat in one of San Diego’s premier view locations. Endless opportunity—bring your ideas and unlock its full potential!
Pending
Price increase: $20K (6/24)
$699,888
1659 Portola Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977
3beds
1,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$437/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Functional layout
- 57 days |
- 753 |
- 24 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Sean Ohara DRE #01304948 619-379-5626,
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Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260011278
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTORFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Gas Stove
- Laundry: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Partial
Details
- Parcel number: 5793911000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: SPRING VALLEY
Location
- Region: Spring Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $437/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $212,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,176
- Date on market: 5/9/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,151/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Pending sale | $699,888+2.9%$437/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #260011278 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2026 | Price change | $679,888-0.1%$425/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #260011278 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Price change | $680,888-1.2%$426/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #260011278 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2026 | Price change | $688,888+1.3%$431/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #260011278 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Price change | $680,000-0.7%$425/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #250025042 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $685,000-2%$428/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #250025042 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2025 | Contingent | $699,000$437/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Price change | $699,000+2.9%$437/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #250025042 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $679,000-2.9%$424/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #250025042 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2025 | Contingent | $699,000$437/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #240025343 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $699,000+492.4%$437/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #240025343 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/1991 | Sold | $118,000$74/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,176 +5.1% | $212,800 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,021 +3.5% | $208,628 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,919 +2% | $204,538 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,860 +0.9% | $200,528 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,836 +4.4% | $196,597 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,716 +27.7% | $194,582 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,127 -17.5% | $190,767 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,577 +3.1% | $187,027 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,500 +4.2% | $183,361 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,400 +0.9% | $179,767 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,378 +1.7% | $177,068 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,338 | $173,601 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $172,817 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $169,429 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $166,108 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $164,868 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $165,261 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $162,021 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $158,845 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $155,731 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $152,678 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $149,685 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $146,943 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $144,062 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $141,238 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 91977
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Sweetwater Springs Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, And Math Academy At La PresaGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Monte Vista High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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