Opportunity knocks! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is brimming with potential and ready for a new vision. Perfect for investors, DIY enthusiasts, or buyers eager to create a custom dream home. This fixer-upper offers a rare chance to reimagine a property with strong bones and exciting possibilities. The main residence overlooks a private backyard featuring a pool, patio, and garden—an ideal setting for future outdoor entertaining. Situated on an expansive lot of over 10,000 sq ft, the property provides ample space to explore expansion or enhancement opportunities. Inside, the functional layout offers a solid foundation for renovation and personalization. An existing unpermitted ADU adds flexible bonus space (buyer to verify permits and square footage). Conveniently located and sold as-is, this is a true value-add opportunity for those ready to bring their ideas and imagination to life. Private showings begin, Sunday, Feb. 1. Ask your favorite realtor to schedule an appointment!
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Renee Fitzgerald DRE #02134047 reneefitzgerald@kw.com,
Keller Williams-OC Coastal
$675,000
8515 Gardena Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040
3beds
1,156sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
10,488 Square Feet Lot
$681,100 Zestimate®
$584/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Flexible bonus spaceFunctional layout
- 14 days |
- 2,543 |
- 122 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 03, 2026 at 07:31pm
Listing Provided by:
Renee Fitzgerald DRE #02134047 reneefitzgerald@kw.com,
Keller Williams-OC Coastal
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2600848
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,156 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Ground level
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 10,488 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 3885310800
- Zoning: RS
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Suburban
Location
- Region: Lakeside
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $584/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $208,477
- Annual tax amount: $3,217
- Date on market: 2/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Estimated market value
$681,100
$647,000 - $715,000
$3,642/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000+407.5%$584/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 2/8/1999 | Sold | $133,000$115/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,217 +4.3% | $208,477 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,085 +1.3% | $204,390 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,046 +2.4% | $200,383 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Est. payment
$4,112/mo
Principal & interest
$3218
Property taxes
$658
Home insurance
$236
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92040
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lemon Crest Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10Lakeside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- NALakeside Early Advantage PreschoolGrades: Distance: 2.3 mi
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