Located in the desirable Monte Rio community of Rancho Peñasquitos, this well-maintained, move-in-ready townhome offers a flexible floor plan and a convenient location. The home features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious third-floor loft that can be used as an optional third bedroom, office, media room, or additional living space. Interior features include plantation shutters, ceiling fans, and a gas fireplace. Two private covered patios provide additional space for relaxing or entertaining. The exterior of the community has also recently been refreshed. The attached 2-car garage features epoxy flooring, ample storage, and both gas and electric laundry hookups. The community pool, spa, and clubhouse are just a short walk from the home. The property is located next to Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, with miles of hiking and biking trails nearby. Shopping, dining, Canyonside Recreation Center, and I-15 are all within easy reach, with convenient access to Scripps Ranch, Mira Mesa, and surrounding communities.
For sale
Price cut: $50K (8/11)
$699,000
9338 Babauta Rd APT 78, San Diego, CA 92129
2beds
1,244sqft
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Get pre-qualified$5,165/mo
Townhouse
Built in 1995
0.61 Acres Lot
$690,300 Zestimate®
$562/sqft
$599/mo HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceSpacious third-floor loftFlexible floor planTwo private covered patiosPlantation shuttersCeiling fans
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Listed by:
Chris Jensen DRE #01875205 858-449-1277,
Christen Jensen, Broker,
Cate Mitchell DRE #02153485 858-775-4556,
Christen Jensen, Broker
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260019609
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooking, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric, Gas
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,244
- Total interior livable area: 1,244 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 3 Story
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Pool features: Below Ground, Community/Common
- Spa features: Community/Common
- Fencing: N/K
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountains/Hills, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.61 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 3155621778
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Tile/Clay
Condition
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Available, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
- Subdivision: RANCHO PENASQUITOS
HOA
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Limited Insurance, Roof Maintenance, Sewer, Termite, Trash Pickup, Water
- HOA fee: $599 monthly
- HOA name: Monte Rio
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $562/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $450,702
- Annual tax amount: $5,923
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$690,300
Estimated sales range
$656,000 - $725,000
Rent Zestimate®
$3,436/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Price change | $699,000-6.7%$562/sqft |
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| 8/3/2026 | Pending sale | $749,000$602/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $749,000-0.1%$602/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Listing removed | $3,295$3/sqft |
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| 7/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,295+24.3%$3/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Price change | $750,000+2%$603/sqft |
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| 6/12/2025 | Pending sale | $735,000$591/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Price change | $735,000-1.9%$591/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Price change | $749,000-3.4%$602/sqft |
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| 4/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $775,000+121.4%$623/sqft |
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| 4/23/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/19/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,650$2/sqft |
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| 11/7/2008 | Sold | $350,000+9.4%$281/sqft |
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| 2/28/2003 | Sold | $320,000+97.5%$257/sqft |
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| 9/15/1994 | Sold | $162,000$130/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,923 +3.8% | $450,702 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,708 +2.2% | $441,866 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,585 +2.5% | $433,202 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,450 +0.7% | $424,708 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,410 +3.1% | $416,382 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,248 +4.8% | $412,114 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,007 +5% | $404,034 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,767 +2.7% | $396,112 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,642 +1.4% | $388,346 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,577 +1.5% | $380,732 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,510 +1.6% | $375,014 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,438 | $367,668 +4.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $351,798 |
| 2012 | -- | $351,798 |
| 2011 | -- | $351,798 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $349,170 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $350,000 -0.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $352,841 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $345,923 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $339,141 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $332,492 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $325,974 +74% |
| 2003 | -- | $187,313 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $183,641 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $180,041 |
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Neighborhood: Mira Mesa
Nearby schools
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- 6/10Hage Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Wangenheim Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 9/10Mira Mesa High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
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