Gorgeous, impeccably maintained, three-bedroom beauty in the lovely gated community of Emerald Heights! Tasteful updates in the kitchen & bathrooms (with extra thick 3cm granite counters), new windows/doors/blinds, loads of natural light & cathedral ceilings make this home a must see! Open concept living space on the main floor with fireplace, living/dining/family rooms + a spacious kitchen w/barstool seating = great for busy family life & entertaining! Relax in the romantic master bedroom with a fabulous en suite bath, walk in closet, & private balcony to enjoy the sunset views overlooking your low maintenance large backyard with no neighbors behind. This turnkey home with a two-car garage & solar is situated on a quiet cul de sac in an amazing hilltop enclave offering: 24-hour security, clubhouse with kitchen & conference room, onsite management office, heated JR Olympic size pool & spa, tennis/pickle-ball & basketball courts, workout room, & recently updated tot lot. Super active/fun HOA hosts Easter egg hunt, 4th of July Parade, Pool parties, Movie nights, Casino Night and much more.
Sold for $970,000
Tax assessed value
$970,000
2496 Starlight Gln, Escondido, CA 92026
3beds
1,644sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
4,185 Square Feet Lot
$960,400 Zestimate®
$590/sqft
$3,894 Estimated rent
Home value
$960,400
$903,000 - $1.02M
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Listed by:
Julie Rae MacLeod DRE #01977789 503-730-4636,
Big Block Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Ashley N. Van Leuven, DRE #02117357
Redfin Corporation
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 240021726
Originating MLS: SDMLS
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
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Washer, Counter Top, Gas Cooking, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas
Features
- Balcony, Bathtub, Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling, Kitchen Open to Family Rm
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,644
- Total interior livable area: 1,644 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Deck, Patio
- Pool features: Community/Common
- Spa features: Bath Tub, Community/Common
- Fencing: Full,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Parklike
- Frontage type: N/K
Lot
- Size: 4,185 sqft
- Dimensions: 4185
Details
- Additional structures: N/K
- Parcel number: 1876805800
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean/Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Tile/Clay
Condition
- Turnkey
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: 24 Hour Security, Gated Community, Gated with Guard, Smoke Detector
Community
- Community features: On-Site Guard, Pickleball, Playground, Pool, Recreation Area, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
Location
- Region: Escondido
- Subdivision: Emerald Heights (440)
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $250 monthly
- Amenities included: Gym/Ex Room, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Sport Court
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Gated Community
- Association name: Escondido Highlands
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/1/2024 | Sold | $970,000-1.2%$590/sqft |
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| 10/3/2024 | Pending sale | $982,000$597/sqft |
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| 9/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $982,000+78.5%$597/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #240021726 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2017 | Sold | $550,000$335/sqft |
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| 4/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $550,000+5.8%$335/sqft |
Source: Realty One Group #170016295 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2005 | Sold | $520,000+89.1%$316/sqft |
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| 10/31/2001 | Sold | $275,000+38.9%$167/sqft |
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| 9/4/1998 | Sold | $198,000+16.1%$120/sqft |
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| 4/20/1995 | Sold | $170,500$104/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,275 +61.9% | $970,000 +55% |
| 2024 | $6,965 +1.8% | $625,799 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,843 +1.2% | $613,530 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,761 +1.6% | $601,501 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,653 +0.8% | $589,707 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,603 +2.7% | $583,661 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,432 +2.7% | $572,218 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,265 +10% | $560,999 +10% |
| 2017 | $5,696 +1.4% | $510,000 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,616 +11% | $500,000 +11.1% |
| 2015 | $5,057 -8.5% | $450,000 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $5,527 | $427,000 +27.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $334,000 +6% |
| 2012 | -- | $315,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $315,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $315,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $315,000 -10% |
| 2008 | -- | $350,000 -35.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $541,008 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $530,400 +82% |
| 2005 | -- | $291,449 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $285,735 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $280,499 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $275,000 +33.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $205,997 |
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Neighborhood: 92026
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Richland ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Woodland Park Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10Mission Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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