Located in the highly desirable Monte Rio community of Rancho Peñasquitos, this well-maintained and move-in ready townhome offers a flexible floor plan, tasteful upgrades, and an excellent location. The home features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a spacious third-floor loft that can easily function as a bedroom, office, media room, or bonus living space. Additional features include plantation shutters throughout, ceiling fans, a gas fireplace, and two private covered patios perfect for enjoying San Diego's year-round weather. The exterior of the complex has recently been tastefully refreshed! The attached 2-car garage offers epoxy flooring, plenty of storage, and both gas and electric laundry hookups. Residents enjoy access to the community pool, spa, and clubhouse, all within short walking distance. One of the biggest highlights is the location. The home sits adjacent to the beautiful Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, offering miles of hiking and biking trails, while remaining just minutes from shopping, dining, Canyonside Recreation Center, and convenient access to I-15, Scripps Ranch, and Mira Mesa. A great opportunity to own a turnkey home in one of San Diego's most sought-after communities.
For sale
Price cut: $1K (6/23)
$749,000
9338 Babauta Rd APT 78, San Diego, CA 92129
2beds
1,244sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1995
0.61 Acres Lot
$738,300 Zestimate®
$602/sqft
$599/mo HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceSpacious third-floor loftTasteful upgradesFlexible floor planTwo private covered patiosPlantation shutters throughoutCeiling fans
- 4 days |
- 406 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Cate Mitchell DRE #02153485 858-775-4556,
Christen Jensen, Broker,
Chris Jensen DRE #01875205 858-449-1277,
Christen Jensen, Broker
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260015196
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR
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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: $602/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $450,702
- Annual tax amount: $5,923
- Date on market: 6/23/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Estimated market value
$738,300
$701,000 - $775,000
$3,351/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Climate risks
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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