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  • Price cut: $145K (7/11)
    $5,450,000

    8416-18 Hidden Cove Way, San Diego, CA 92127

    7beds
    6,743sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2020
    0.77 Acres Lot
    $5,305,900 Zestimate®
    $808/sqft
    $590/mo HOA

    What's special

    Generous view lotBackyard oasisBuilt-in water featureBaja shelfCalifornia roomsPremium lotLuxurious primary suite
    Indulge in the height of luxury living in one of San Diego’s most desirable neighborhoods. Situated in the prestigious guard gated community of The Lakes, this magnificent Sterling Heights Estate features a generous view lot, vibrant landscaping, and exceptional resort-style amenities. Built in 2020 by Lennar Homes, this exquisite home enjoys a premium lot with panoramic mountain vistas. Step outside to a backyard oasis built for both entertaining and unwinding—complete with a sleek modern pool and spa, a full outdoor kitchen, ample turf for play, and a sitting area where you can relax and take in stunning San Diego sunsets. This highly upgraded 5665 sf main house is complimented by a detached casita offering 1078 sf, a full kitchen, living room with fireplace, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and laundry area. The thoughtfully designed Sterling Heights Plan 3 layout offers a spacious main-level bedroom with an ensuite bath, along with a versatile bonus room ideal for a game room. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite overlooks the resort-style pool and includes a spa-inspired bathroom with dual vanities, a large soaking tub, and an oversized walk-in shower. Three additional upstairs bedrooms each feature en suite bathrooms. A generous loft provides flexible space for a media room, play area, or additional living space, while the oversized laundry room adds convenience with plenty of storage.Upon entering this magnificent home you will be greeted by soaring 22-foot ceilings in the living area creating a dramatic sense of space. The formal dining room and chef’s kitchen—featuring a sleek, contemporary white upgraded backsplash—offer the ideal setting for stylish entertaining. Expansive windows and a wall of retractable glass doors bathe the living spaces in natural light, perfectly complementing the elegant luxury vinyl plank flooring that flows throughout the home. This spectacular home perfectly blurs the lines between indoors and out with its multiple covered patios and decks creating the quintessential California experience. The resort style backyard features a large salt water pool and hot tub with built-in water feature and baja shelf, 2 California rooms (one with a fireplace), a sunken outdoor kitchen with swim up bar and firepit, and a sunset viewing area with firepit. The Lakes community features lakes, mountains vistas and access to The Crosby Golf & Tennis Club.
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    Listing updated: July 19, 2025 at 06:37am

    Listed by:

    Sue Otto DRE #01413467 sdrealtor13@gmail.com,

    Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250028256MLS LogoOriginating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 7
    • Bathrooms: 9
    • Full bathrooms: 7
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air Unit
    Cooling
    • Central Forced Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Fire Sprinklers, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Washer, 6 Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Energy Star Appliances, Gas Stove, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Cooking, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Gas
    Features
    • 2 Staircases, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Kitchen Island, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling
    • Flooring: Linoleum/Vinyl, Tile
    • Number of fireplaces: 4
    • Fireplace features: FP in Family Room, Patio/Outdoors, Great Room, Guest House, Primary Retreat, Outdoors
    • Common walls with other units/homes: Detached
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 6,743
    • Total interior livable area: 6,743 sqft
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    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 8
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Garage spaces: 4
    Features
    • Levels: 2 Story
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Concrete, Patio, Screened Patio, Screened Porch
    • Pool features: Below Ground, Private, Heated with Gas, Heated, Pool Cover, Saltwater, Waterfall
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Private Below Ground, Private w/Pool
    • Fencing: Gate,Partial
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Evening Lights, Mountains/Hills, Panoramic
    • Frontage type: Other/Remarks
    Lot
    • Size: 0.77 Acres
    Details
    • Additional structures: Detached
    • Parcel number: 2674410300

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Mediterranean/Spanish
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Roof: Concrete
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled
    • Year built: 2020

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer Connected
    • Water: Meter on Property

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Biking/Hiking Trails, Clubhouse/Rec Room, Gated Community, On-Site Guard, Playground, Recreation Area, Other/Remarks
    • Security: Gated Community, On Site Guard, Fire Sprinklers, Gated with Guard, Security Lights, Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
    • Subdivision: SAN DIEGO
    HOA
    • Amenities included: Guard, Lake or Pond, Playground, Security
    • Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Gated Community
    • HOA fee: $590 monthly
    • HOA name: The Lakes
    Location
    • Region: San Diego

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $808/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,592,444
    • Annual tax amount: $39,619
    • Date on market: 5/22/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
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