Welcome to 12740 Prairie Dog Avenue – a spacious, move-in ready home in one of Rancho Peñasquitos’ most family-friendly neighborhoods. With 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a huge bonus room, this is one of the largest floor plans in the area—perfect for growing families. Two bedrooms and a full bath downstairs offer flexibility for guests, multi-generational living, or a home office. The oversized bonus room upstairs is a gamechanger—large enough to be a theater, game room, playroom, or even a 6th bedroom. Recent updates include new flooring, fresh paint, dual-pane windows, and remodeled baths. The bright kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and custom cabinetry opens to a spacious family room and a beautifully landscaped backyard—complete with grassy play areas, garden beds, a swing, and a covered patio with deck—an ideal setting for family time and entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite is a peaceful retreat with a private dressing area, mirrored closets, and dual marble-topped vanities. Located in the award-winning Poway Unified School District and minutes from trails, parks, shopping, dining, and the coast, this home combines comfort, convenience, and community. Don’t miss your chance to make this exceptional Rancho Peñasquitos home yours.
For sale
$1,685,000
12740 Prairie Dog Ave, San Diego, CA 92129
5beds
2,571sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
5,662.8 Square Feet Lot
$1,655,100 Zestimate®
$655/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautifully landscaped backyardSpacious move-in ready homePrivate dressing areaCustom cabinetryGarden bedsSpacious family roomGrassy play areas
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: 17 hours ago
Listed by:
Tom North DRE #01481287 619-778-5198,
North Properties
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260005163
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- N/K
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas
Features
- Flooring: Partially Carpeted
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,571
- Total interior livable area: 2,571 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Awning/Porch Covered, Brick
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,662.8 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 3152022000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood/Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: RANCHO PENASQUITOS
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $655/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $327,269
- Annual tax amount: $4,115
- Date on market: 3/5/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Estimated market value
$1,655,100
$1.57M - $1.74M
$5,463/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,685,000-0.8%$655/sqft |
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| 11/1/2025 | Listing removed | $1,699,000$661/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Price change | $1,699,000-2.9%$661/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000$681/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,115 +17.8% | $327,269 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,492 +2.3% | $320,853 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,412 +2.1% | $314,563 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,341 +1.5% | $308,396 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,293 +1.2% | $302,350 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,253 +3.8% | $299,251 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,134 +0.5% | $293,384 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,118 +2.8% | $287,632 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,032 +2.4% | $281,993 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,961 +1.5% | $276,465 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,916 +2.4% | $272,313 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,847 | $266,980 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $265,775 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $260,565 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $255,457 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $253,549 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $254,152 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $249,170 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $244,286 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $239,497 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $234,802 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $230,199 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $225,981 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $221,551 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $217,208 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$9,889/mo
Principal & interest
$8246
Property taxes
$1643
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Rancho Penasquitos
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Sundance Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Mesa Verde Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Westview High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Poway Unified School District
Source: SDMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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