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For sale
$1,799,000
4beds
4,583sqft

3642 Alta Vista Dr, Fallbrook, CA 92028

4beds
4,583sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
2.68 Acres Lot
$1,778,400 Zestimate®
$393/sqft

What's special

If you’re looking for cookie cutter, keep scrolling. This isn’t it. This is the kind of home you could imagine gracing the pages of Architectural Digest, a one-of-a-kind California Contemporary where the reaction when you walk through the door is simply, “Wow…oh wow.” And it’s the kind of home your friends will remember long after they’ve left. Tucked away on approximately two park like acres, the sense of escape begins before you ever reach the front door. Follow the long private drive, where the gentle sound of a rock waterfall welcomes you to a setting that feels worlds away. Yet you’re just a few miles from Highway 76, I 15, Monserate Winery, golf courses and charming downtown Fallbrook, the “Avocado Capital of the World.” The heart of the home is its extraordinary connection to the outdoors. Two expansive walls of bi-fold glass doors, approximately 20 feet and 13 feet wide, open to create more than 30 feet of seamless indoor/outdoor living, bringing the interior and expansive view deck together as one extraordinary entertaining space. Imagine opening it all up for a summer party, holiday gathering or sunset dinner with friends. With abundant guest parking, this is a home made for gathering, while landscape lighting creates an entirely different ambiance after sunset. Inside, the open concept design unfolds as one impressive great room, creating a sense of grandeur from the moment you enter. At its center is a sophisticated kitchen designed to be as beautiful as it is functional, with a dramatic waterfall edge island, KitchenAid appliances, sleek cabinetry and generous space to gather. The kitchen flows effortlessly into the main living area, where soaring ceilings, exposed beams, a fireplace, walls of glass and abundant natural light create a warm yet elevated atmosphere. With the bi-fold doors open, the great room flows effortlessly outdoors, making the home equally suited for a quiet evening by the fireplace or a house full of friends. The spacious primary suite is its own private retreat with dramatic vaulted ceilings, fireplace, balcony and beautiful views. The completely remodeled, spa inspired bath feels more like a boutique resort, featuring a freestanding soaking tub beneath an arched window, oversized walk-in shower, dual vanities and contemporary finishes. A large bonus and family room offers endless possibilities for movie nights, a game room, home office or additional gathering space. On the lower level, a private bedroom and bathroom with its own separate entrance creates an ideal setup for guests or multigenerational living. The grounds invite you to wander and discover. Tucked away at the bottom of the property is a charming rustic hideaway cabin, perfect as an art studio, writer’s retreat, she shed or simply a place to disappear with a good book. A separate storage shed, three car garage, plentiful parking and leased solar providing significant savings on electricity complete the property. Whether you’re looking for a place where everyone gathers or a weekend retreat where you can leave the city and your phone on silent, this isn’t simply a beautiful home. It’s an elevated way of living, where mornings are quieter, gatherings last longer and home feels like your favorite getaway. Come experience the magic for yourself.

15 days
1,733
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Likely to sell faster than

Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2609295MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
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Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2609295MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
  • Room types: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry
Bathroom
  • Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Closet, Dual Sinks, Enclosed Toilet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Multiple Shower Heads, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Separate Shower
Kitchen
  • Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen
Heating
  • Forced Air
Cooling
  • Central Air
Appliances
  • Included: Built-In Range, Built-In, Dishwasher, Disposal, Propane Oven, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
  • Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Doors: Double Door Entry, Panel Doors
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows
  • Has fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace features: Great Room
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
  • Total interior livable area: 4,583 sqft

Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 15
  • Parking features: Garage - Attached
  • Attached garage spaces: 3
  • Uncovered spaces: 12
Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry location: Front door
  • Patio & porch: Balcony
  • Exterior features: Balcony
  • Pool features: None
  • Fencing: Average Condition
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Hills
Lot
  • Size: 2.68 Acres
  • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
  • Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Parcel number: 1232613200
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
  • Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Contemporary,Modern
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Drywall, Stucco
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Tile
Condition
  • Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
  • Year built: 1992

Utilities & green energy

  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Community & HOA

Community
  • Features: Foothills
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
  • Region: Fallbrook

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $393/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $1,203,218
  • Date on market: 10/6/2026
  • Cumulative days on market: 15 days
  • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
  • Road surface type: Paved

Price history

DateEventPrice
10/6/2026Listed for sale$1,799,000+56.2%$393/sqft
Source: CRMLS #NDP2609295 Report a problem
3/11/2026Sold$1,152,000-15%$251/sqft
Source: CRMLS #NDP2602317 Report a problem
5/13/2022Sold$1,355,000-3.1%$296/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/7/2022Pending sale$1,398,747$305/sqft
Source: CRMLS #NDP2202558 Report a problem
4/16/2022Contingent$1,398,747$305/sqft
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4/7/2022Listed for sale$1,398,747+60.8%$305/sqft
Source: CRMLS #NDP2202558 Report a problem
3/15/2005Sold$870,000+120.3%$190/sqft
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8/25/1997Sold$395,000$86/sqft
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Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2026-- $1,203,218 +2%
2025$12,650 +2.1%$1,179,627 +2%
2024$12,386 +3.2%$1,156,498 +2%
2023$11,996 -2.8%$1,133,822 -0.8%
2022$12,336 +30.2%$1,142,666 +28.4%
2021$9,474 -1.8%$890,000
2020$9,645 +5.8%$890,000 +4.7%
2019$9,113 -2.3%$850,000
2018$9,326 +2.4%$850,000 +2.4%
2017$9,108 +1.8%$830,000 +1.2%
2016$8,951 +0.1%$820,000
2015$8,943 +18.6%$820,000 +18.8%
2014$7,543 $690,000 +12.6%
2013-- $613,000 -8.8%
2012-- $672,000
2011-- $672,000 +34.4%
2010-- $500,000
2009-- $500,000 -45.8%
2008-- $923,250 +2%
2007-- $905,148 +2%
2006-- $887,400 +96.1%
2005-- $452,482 +2%
2004-- $443,610 +1.9%
2003-- $435,480 +2%
2002-- $426,942 +2%
2001-- $418,571
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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$11,577/mo
Principal & interest
$9823
Property taxes
$1754
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Estimated market value

$1,778,400

$1.69M - $1.87M

$6,090/mo

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Neighborhood: 92028

Nearby schools

La Paloma Elementary School
Grades K-6 • 3.7 miles
9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10
Student Progress Rating
9/10
James E. Potter Intermediate School
Grades 7-8 • 2.8 miles
5/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
6/10
Student Progress Rating
3/10
Fallbrook High School
Grades 9-12 • 2 miles
6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
7/10
College Readiness Rating
5/10