Nestled on a .4-acre hillside

This custom 1968 home offers a serene and private retreat with panoramic views. Featuring intricately detailed wood flooring, high vaulted beamed ceilings, the fantastic floorplan includes 3 bedrooms plus a den (or 4th bedroom). The walk-out basement features a laundry room and a roomy 11 x 22 storage shop area. Tucked away below Helix Street amidst a park-like setting reminiscent of a bygone era, this property includes the histric 1890 Olla the original cistern of the Helix Farms spring, after which Spring Valley is named. Once part of the Historic Bancroft Ranch, the property boasts garden-like grounds crisscrossed with stone stairs, meandering paths and romantic stone benches.

Evoking a sense of stepping back in time, the home is situated on Cactus Hill, offering a unique blend of history and modern comfort. While not currently registered as a historical landmark, the Olla holds significant historical value, according to the Spring Valley Historical Association. Buyers are encouraged to review the Community Design Guidelines for the Spring Valley Community Planning Area, particularly page 71, which outlines guidelines for preserving historical sites. Seller and agents make no representations regarding modifications to or removal of the Olla, emphasizing its integral role in Southern California's rich history. This property presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Spring Valley's past within a meticulously maintained unique home and grounds.

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on 3700 Helix St
in Spring Valley, CA
Presented by Travis Winfield at
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Property MLS #SW24131989 from CRMLS

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+ Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 4

+ Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom 1 Features: Shower in Tub, Tile Counters

+ Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings
Storage
Tile Counters
Door Features: Panel Doors
Flooring: Tile, Wood

+ Appliances

Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Appliances YN: Yes
Laundry Features: Inside, Washer Hookup

+ Other Rooms

All Bedrooms Down, Basement, Bonus Room, Jack & Jill, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Utility Room, Workshop
Basement Description: Utility

+ Kitchen and Dining

Breakfast Room Description: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

+ Heating and Cooling

Heating Features: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating: Yes

+ Exterior and Lot Features

Fencing: Fence YN: Yes, Fencing: Chain Link
Other Structures: Workshop
Patio And Porch Features: Patio YN: Yes, Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Surface Type: Paved

+ Land Info

Lot Description: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Rolling Slope, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Manual, Steep Slope, Yard
Lot Size Acres: 0.32
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Square Feet: 13939

+ Garage and Parking

Parking Features: Parking YN: Yes, Parking Features: Driveway, Paved, Driveway Down Slope From Street, Private, RV Potential

+ Home Features

View: Canyon, Hills, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods

+ School Information

School District: Grossmont Union
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Spring Valley Middle School is a public elementary and middle school located approximately 0.8 miles away.
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Monte Vista High School is a public high school located approximately 1.7 miles away.
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Fred Finch Youth Center is a private middle and high school located approximately 0.2 miles away.
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+ Homeowners Association

Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

+ Amenities and Community Features

Community Features: Suburban

+ Other Property Info

Source Listing Status: Active
County: San Diego
Directions: Bancroft to Helix Street, Home on West Side of Helix at top of Hill. No street number visible. Look for the Caution Arrow Curve Sign next to driveway.
Source Property Type: Residential
Area: 91977 - Spring Valley
Source Neighborhood: Spring Valley
Parcel Number: 5043011700
Postal Code Plus 4: 2130
Subdivision: Spring Valley
Zoning: RS
Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
Source System Name: C2C
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Year	Assessments Building + Land Total	Tax
2023	$403,749 + $185,115 $588,864	$7,460
2022	$395,833 + $181,486 $577,319	$7,350
2021	$388,072 + $177,928 $566,000	$7,273
2020	$53,846 + $24,688 $78,534	$1,369
2019	$52,791 + $24,204 $76,995	$1,346
2018	$51,756 + $23,730 $75,486	$1,277
2017	$50,742 + $23,265 $74,007	$1,219
2016	$49,748 + $22,809 $72,557	$1,160
2015	$49,001 + $22,467 $71,468	$1,146
2014	$48,042 + $22,027 $70,069	$1,131
2013	$47,825 + $21,928 $69,753	$1,128
2012	$46,888 + $21,499 $68,387	$1,103
2010	$45,969 + $21,078 $67,047	$1,075
2009	$45,735 + $20,971 $66,706	$1,075
2009	$45,626 + $20,921 $66,547	$1,075
2008	$44,839 + $20,560 $65,399	$1,037
2007	$43,960 + $20,157 $64,117	$998

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Price Changed 2024-07-31
$798,000
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Price Changed 2024-07-22
$810,000
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Price Changed 2024-07-11
$825,000
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Listed 2024-06-28
$849,900
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Sold 2020-09-01
$569,000
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+ Building and Construction

Total Square Feet Living: 1750
Year Built: 1968
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Entry Level: 3
Entry Location: First Level
Living Area Source: Assessor
Property Age: 56
Roof: Composition
Levels or Stories: Three Or More
Building Total Stories: 3
Structure Type: House
House Style: Custom Built
Year Built Source: Public Records

+ Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Electricity Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Sewer Connected
Water Connected
Water Source: Public