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  • Listed by: Real Broker • Amber Kelley • Contact: 858-880-4953
    $784,900

    251 Saratoga Ct, Vista, CA 92083

    3beds
    1,777sqft
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    $5,319/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2020
    2,850 Square Feet Lot
    $780,800 Zestimate®
    $442/sqft
    $249/mo HOA

    What's special

    Welcome to 251 Saratoga Court, a beautifully appointed detached home in Laurel Creek, a newer community of just 68 residences in Vista. Built by D.R. Horton in 2020, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the space and privacy of a single-family residence with the ease of newer construction. Inside, a bright, open great room is filled with natural light and flows into a crisp white kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous cabinetry. A custom pantry tucked beneath the stairs adds clever storage, while a downstairs powder room, tankless water heater, fire sprinklers, recessed lighting, and an attached two-car garage add everyday convenience. 13 fully owned solar panels offer an added bonus for long-term ownership. Upstairs, the thoughtful floor plan continues with three spacious bedrooms, a dedicated loft, and a conveniently located laundry room with storage. The loft offers flexibility for a home office, playroom, media space, or second living area. The oversized primary suite feels like a true retreat with a generous walk-in closet featuring built-ins and plenty of room to unwind. Outside, the private backyard is where this home really shines. Enclosed by mature greenery and high fencing, the space features a spa that conveys, expansive paver areas for outdoor dining and entertaining, a garden, a mature plum tree, and turf along one side that creates a perfect space for kids, pets, or play. It is a backyard designed to be used and enjoyed, not simply admired. Set within Laurel Creek, this intimate community offers a peaceful setting with just 68 homes, along with neighborhood walking paths, a clubhouse, spa, and barbecue areas. With construction completed between 2019 and 2020, the community offers the appeal of newer construction without the feel of a large, sprawling development. The home is also served by the Vista Unified School District. Beyond the neighborhood, this location puts you within easy reach of the best of North County. Downtown Vista offers an eclectic mix of restaurants, craft breweries, local shops, live entertainment, and community events, while nearby parks and recreation options include Vista Sports Park, Buena Vista Park, Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, and Moonlight Amphitheatre. When it's time to head west, Oceanside's beaches, harbor, pier, dining, and coastal activities are close by, while Carlsbad adds even more shopping, dining, beaches, and attractions including LEGOLAND and the Flower Fields. This is a home that delivers the best of newer construction, private outdoor living, and a connected North County lifestyle, all in one beautifully cared-for package.
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    Listed by:

    Amber Kelley DRE #02097150 858-880-4953,

    Real Broker,

    Megan Vukov DRE #02241961 760-310-0663,

    Real Broker

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PTP2606260MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Attic, Bedroom, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft, Living Room, Other, Pantry
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Up
      Other
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      Pantry
      • Features: Walk-In Pantry
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
      • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Loft, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
      • Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,777 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Garage, Guest
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Uncovered spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: Front Door
      • Patio & porch: Enclosed
      • Pool features: None
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: None
      • Park: Laurel Creek
      Lot
      • Size: 2,850 Square Feet
      • Features: Back Yard, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Garden
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1660808532
      • Zoning: R-1:Single Fam-Res
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      Condition
      • Under Construction
      • Year built: 2020

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Gutter(s), Hiking, Street Lights
      • Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Clubhouse, Insurance, Management, Barbecue, Spa/Hot Tub
      • HOA fee: $249 monthly
      • HOA name: Laurel Creek
      • HOA phone: 760-520-0334
      Location
      • Region: Vista

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $442/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $652,086
      • Annual tax amount: $8,123
      • Date on market: 8/15/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
      • Inclusions: Jacuzzi and all appliances.

        Estimated market value

        $780,800

        $742,000 - $820,000

        $4,413/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/15/2026Listed for sale$784,900+30.3%$442/sqft
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        8/13/2026Listing removed$4,695$3/sqft
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        6/24/2026Price change$4,695-2.1%$3/sqft
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        6/15/2026Listed for rent$4,795$3/sqft
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        5/7/2026Listing removed$4,795$3/sqft
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        4/20/2026Price change$4,795+2.1%$3/sqft
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        3/10/2026Price change$4,695-0.1%$3/sqft
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        3/4/2026Listed for rent$4,700+3.3%$3/sqft
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        8/10/2022Listing removed--
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        7/10/2022Listed for rent$4,550$3/sqft
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        10/22/2020Sold$602,500$339/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$8,123 +5.5%$652,086 +2%
        2024$7,702 +2.2%$639,301 +2%
        2023$7,534 +0.2%$626,767 +2%
        2022$7,517 +2.3%$614,478 +2%
        2021$7,351 +122.3%$602,430 +104.5%
        2020$3,307 $294,533
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92083

        Getting around

        51 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        31 / 100
        Some Transit
        41 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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