Nestled on a .4-acre hillside, this custom 1968 home offers a serene and private retreat with panoramic views. Featuring intricately detailed wood flooring, high vaulted beamed ceilings, the great floorplan includes 3 bedrooms plus a den (or 4th bedroom). The walk-out basement features a laundry room and a spacious 11 x 22 storage shop area. Tucked away below Helix Street amidst a park-like setting reminiscent of a bygone era, this property includes the historic 1890 "Olla" — the original cistern of the Helix Farms spring, after which Spring Valley is named.
Once part of the Historic Bancroft Ranch, the property boasts garden-like grounds crisscrossed with stone stairs, meandering paths, and romantic stone benches. Evoking a sense of stepping back in time, the home is situated on "Cactus Hill," offering a unique blend of history and modern comfort. While not currently registered as a historical landmark, the "Olla" holds significant historical value, according to the Spring Valley Historical Association.
Buyers are encouraged to review the Community Design Guidelines for the Spring Valley Community Planning Area, particularly page 71, which outlines guidelines for preserving historical sites. Seller and agents make no representations regarding modifications to or removal of the "Olla," emphasizing its integral role in Southern California's rich history. This property presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Spring Valley's past within a meticulously maintained unique home and grounds.
Sold for $750,000
Listed by: Executive Realty Firm • Travis Winfield • Contact: 619-888-2954
Bought with: Mission Realty Group
Tax assessed value
$750,000
3700 Helix St, Spring Valley, CA 91977
4beds
1,750sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
0.32 Acres Lot
$823,600 Zestimate®
$429/sqft
$3,839 Estimated rent
Home value
$823,600
$782,000 - $865,000
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Listed by:
Travis Winfield DRE #01895786 619-888-2954,
Executive Realty Firm,
Benjamin Biggs DRE #02016327 619-987-8294,
Executive Realty Firm
Bought with:
Taylor Rockwell, DRE #02200723
Mission Realty Group
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SW24131989
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Basement, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Tile Counters, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Inside
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Storage, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Jack and Jill Bath, Utility Room, Workshop
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: Panel Doors
- Basement: Utility
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,750 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway Down Slope From Street, Driveway, Paved, Private, RV Potential
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: First Level
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Hills, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Gentle Sloping, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope, Sprinklers Manual, Sprinkler System, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 5043011700
- Zoning: RS
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Suburban
- Subdivision: Spring Valley
HOA
- HOA name: NA
Location
- Region: Spring Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $429/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $750,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,593
- Date on market: 6/28/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 61 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/20/2024 | Sold | $750,000+0%$429/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #SW24131989 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2024 | Pending sale | $749,999$429/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SW24131989 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2024 | Price change | $749,999-6%$429/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SW24131989 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2024 | Price change | $798,000-1.5%$456/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SW24131989 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2024 | Price change | $810,000-1.8%$463/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SW24131989 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2024 | Price change | $825,000-2.9%$471/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SW24131989 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $849,900+50.2%$486/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SW24131989 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2020 | Sold | $566,000-0.7%$323/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #200034401 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2020 | Pending sale | $569,900$326/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService #200034401 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $569,900$326/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService #200034401 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,593 +24.7% | $750,000 +24.9% |
| 2024 | $7,694 +3.1% | $600,640 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,460 +1.5% | $588,864 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,351 +1.1% | $577,319 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,273 +431% | $566,000 +620.7% |
| 2020 | $1,370 +69.1% | $78,534 +2% |
| 2019 | $810 -36.6% | $76,995 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,278 +4.8% | $75,486 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,219 +5.1% | $74,007 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,160 +1.2% | $72,557 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,147 +1.4% | $71,468 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,131 | $70,069 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $69,753 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $68,387 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $67,047 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $66,547 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $66,706 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $65,399 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $64,117 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $62,861 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $61,629 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $60,422 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $59,315 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $58,153 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $57,014 |
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Neighborhood: 91977
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- 7/10Highlands Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 3/10Spring Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Monte Vista High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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