Solar Paid! Centrally located in Escondido, this inviting single-level home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and estimated 1453 square feet of comfortable living space. The property features a spacious backyard ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying outdoor living. Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully updated interior with vinyl flooring, a recently remodeled kitchen and bathrooms (2025), and fresh interior and exterior paint. Major system upgrades provide peace of mind, including a new roof with paid-off solar (2021), updated HVAC systems with enhanced ductwork for improved airflow and efficiency, and a new water heater (2023). Additional improvements include a new garage door (2025) and rain gutters installed in 2014.The backyard is uniquely designed as a food-producing garden, featuring mature fruit trees and plants such as avocado, grapefruit, mandarin/tangerine, lemon, guava, fig, and cherry tomatoes—perfect for those who value sustainability and homegrown produce. Conveniently located near shopping, parks, and everyday amenities, this well-maintained home blends modern upgrades with outdoor abundance and single-level ease.
Sold for $740,000
$740,000
720 Fern St, Escondido, CA 92027
3beds
1,453sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$747,500 Zestimate®
$509/sqft
$4,151 Estimated rent
Home value
$747,500
$688,000 - $807,000
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New garage doorRain gutters installedInviting single-level homeRecently remodeled kitchenThoughtfully updated interiorVinyl flooring
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Listed by:
Charlie Baker DRE #01404492 760-207-2696,
Redfin Corporation
Bought with:
Cristina A Vaughn, DRE #01848126
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Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 2601032
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTORFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Combination Heating, Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Ice Maker, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric, Gas
Features
- Bathtub, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower, Shower in Tub, Unfurnished
- Flooring: Linoleum/Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Family Room, Wood
- Common walls with other units/homes: Detached
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,453
- Total interior livable area: 1,453 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Single Door
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Patio & porch: Awning/Porch Covered, Other/Remarks
- Pool features: N/K
- Spa features: N/K
- Fencing: Full,Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountains/Hills
- Frontage type: N/K
Lot
- Size: 6,098 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: N/K
- Parcel number: 2252017400
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco, Wood
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Turnkey
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector
Community
- Community features: N/K
Location
- Region: Escondido
- Subdivision: EAST ESCONDIDO
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: N/K
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Sold | $740,000-1.3%$509/sqft |
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| 2/4/2026 | Pending sale | $750,000+2%$516/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #2601032 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $735,000$506/sqft |
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| 1/23/2026 | Pending sale | $735,000$506/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #2601032 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $735,000+40%$506/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #2601032 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2019 | Listing removed | $525,000$361/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Rancho Bernardo #190048959 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2019 | Listed for sale | $525,000+54.2%$361/sqft |
Source: Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty #190048959 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2014 | Sold | $340,500+0.2%$234/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2014 | Listed for sale | $339,888+12.9%$234/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty North County #140024288 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2010 | Sold | $301,000-2.6%$207/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2010 | Listed for sale | $309,000+56.5%$213/sqft |
Source: Torrey Pacific Properties #100018077 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2009 | Sold | $197,489+1.3%$136/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2001 | Sold | $195,000$134/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,715 +2.1% | $417,392 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,617 +2.4% | $409,209 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,511 +1.1% | $401,187 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,461 +1.7% | $393,322 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,388 +0.6% | $385,610 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,362 +3.3% | $381,657 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,223 +2.1% | $374,175 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,136 +1.7% | $366,839 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,068 +2% | $359,647 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,988 +0.9% | $352,597 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,954 +12.2% | $347,302 +9.6% |
| 2014 | $3,524 | $316,946 +4.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $303,266 |
| 2012 | -- | $303,266 |
| 2011 | -- | $303,266 +68.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $180,000 -21.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $228,051 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $223,580 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $219,197 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $214,900 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $210,687 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $206,557 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $202,773 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $198,798 +391.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $40,453 |
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Neighborhood: 92027
Nearby schools
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- 4/10Glen View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Hidden Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Orange Glen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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- San Diego County
- Escondido
- 92027
- 720 Fern St
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