Welcome to your POOLSIDE PARADISE in desirable Granite Hills, just a block from Shadow Mountain! An entertainer’s dream, this 1-story 4BR/3BA home sits on over ½ acre, offering nice views, a wonderful sense of privacy & the potential to expand. The fenced yard delivers a resort-style experience w/a PebbleTec pool & Baja step (rebuilt in 2008), 8-person spa, stone fireplace & BBQ island with dining bar. A Spanish-Tiled roof, twinkling lights, a beautifully lit fountain, vibrant seasonal blooms & an AMAZING lemon tree create an extraordinary setting! A 2-car garage, extended driveway & dedicated boat/RV parking add flexibility. The cherrywood kitchen was artfully remodeled w/soft-close drawers, granite counters~pull-out pantry~under-bar storage & custom lighting. A garden window frames backyard views. The dining rm, filled with natural light, features cherry cabinets, French doors to the pool & a crisp shiplap ceiling under a new roof. Oak floors shine in the living rm & carpeted areas offer the option to restore original wood beneath. A spacious Great Room provides a 2nd gathering space wonderful for connecting w/friends or family. The primary suite opens to the spa & yard & the remodeled bath includes a tile shower & stone-topped vanity. The 4th Bdrm is currently used as an office/gym/laundry area w/access to a ¾ bath with new tile shower. (photo gallery includes staged 4th bdrm) Upgrades include OWNED solar (24 panels)~dual-pane windows~interior paint~ patio refinishing~retaining walls~3 sheds~updated appliances & 200 amp electrical. This is San Diego Living At Its Best!
Sold for $1,187,575
$1,187,575
1996 Valley Rim Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
4beds
2,160sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.51 Acres Lot
$1,227,700 Zestimate®
$550/sqft
$5,661 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,227,700
$1.15M - $1.31M
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Nice viewsStone fireplaceResort-style experienceBeautifully lit fountainPull-out pantryVibrant seasonal bloomsRemodeled bath
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Listed by:
Karen L Spitzer-Lavrouhin DRE #01442081 909-725-2133,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Gregg Phillipson, DRE #01153857
Keller Williams Realty
Matthew Mascari, DRE #01209874
Keller Williams Realty
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250027115
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Ice Maker, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas, Washer Hookup, Gas & Electric Dryer HU
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood, Partially Carpeted, Wood Under Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room, Patio/Outdoors, Raised Hearth, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,160
- Total interior livable area: 2,160 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Patio Open, Porch - Front
- Pool features: Below Ground
- Spa features: Above Ground, Heated, Fiberglass
- Fencing: Partial,Wrought Iron,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Evening Lights, Mountains/Hills, Valley/Canyon, Pool
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 5080321600
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean/Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop,Tile/Clay
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Meter on Property
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: EL CAJON
Location
- Region: El Cajon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $550/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $817,419
- Annual tax amount: $9,527
- Date on market: 5/9/2025
- Listing terms: Cal Vet,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA,Cash To Existing Loan,Cash To New Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2025 | Sold | $1,187,575-3.8%$550/sqft |
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| 5/25/2025 | Pending sale | $1,235,000$572/sqft |
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| 5/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,235,000+117%$572/sqft |
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| 3/17/2004 | Sold | $569,000$263/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,527 -0.6% | $817,419 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,586 +2.7% | $801,392 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,336 +1.6% | $785,679 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,189 +1.4% | $770,275 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,061 +3.5% | $755,173 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $8,752 +8.7% | $730,000 +9% |
| 2019 | $8,053 +3.9% | $670,000 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $7,747 +9.7% | $640,000 +10.3% |
| 2017 | $7,064 +18.6% | $580,000 +16% |
| 2016 | $5,956 +10.1% | $500,000 +11.1% |
| 2015 | $5,409 +2.3% | $450,000 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $5,287 | $440,000 +17.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $375,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $375,000 -16.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $450,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $450,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $450,000 -27.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $622,325 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $610,124 +3.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $591,986 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $580,379 +178.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $208,077 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $204,264 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $200,260 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $196,334 |
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Neighborhood: Granite Hills
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Madison Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Montgomery Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Granite Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Cajon Valley Union School Distri
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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- San Diego County
- El Cajon
- 92019
- Granite Hills
- 1996 Valley Rim Rd
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