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$979,000For sale

12172 Gay Rio Drive

Lakeside, CA 92040 · MLS# PTP2605447

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker West
  • 4Beds
  • 2Baths
  • 1,645Sq Ft
  • 1970Year Built

About This Home

Welcome to a beautifully upgraded and versatile home where the possibilities are as expansive as the property itself. Tucked in the heart of Lakeside on a generous corner lot, this property offers the freedom to create your own backyard oasis. Enjoy the added value of solar for energy efficiency and a private well in the back. There's plenty of room for lush landscaping, outdoor entertaining, a pool, gardens, or all of the above The pull-through driveway and oversized lot makes plenty of space for your RV, trailers, work trucks, toys or equipment! What truly sets this property apart is the separate upper portion of the lot—a rare opportunity with incredible potential for an ADU, guest house, workshop, or multigenerational living (buyer to verify). Whether you're planning for extended family, rental income, or simply want room to expand, this home gives you all the options.. Properties that combine modern upgrades, usable land, and future potential are few and far between. Don't miss your chance to own one of Lakeside's most versatile properties!

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Property at a Glance: 12172 Gay Rio Drive

This single family residence property at 12172 Gay Rio Drive, Lakeside, CA 92040 is for sale at $979,000. The home has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,645 square feet of living space. It was built in 1970 and sits on a lot of 0.72 acres. That comes to about $595 per square foot. Reach out to set up a showing or ask for more details about this home.

Snapshot

Status
For sale
Price
$979,000
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1970
Square Feet
1,645
Lot Size
0.72 acres
Days on Market
1
MLS #
PTP2605447
Price per Sq Ft
$595
County
San Diego

Nearby Schools

  • Elementary SchoolLemon Crest
  • Middle SchoolLakeside
  • High SchoolEl Capitan

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Property Details

Building
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1970
Stories: 1
Land
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
View: Neighborhood
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Paved, Rectangular Lot
Money
County: San Diego
HOA: Not provided
HOA Fee: $0 (frequency not provided)
Rooms
Cooling: Central Air
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior: All Bedrooms Down, Attic
Fireplace: Living Room
Laundry: In Garage
Structures
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool: None
Systems
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Well

Living in Lakeside, CA

12172 Gay Rio Drive is in Lakeside, CA, in San Diego County. It is served by Lemon Crest, Lakeside and El Capitan. Ask Brad & Karen Mattonen about other homes for sale in Lakeside and what nearby homes have sold for.

Location

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Estimated Monthly Payment$4,950
$783,200Loan Amount
$195,800Down Payment
$998,928Total Interest

Principal and interest only. Taxes, insurance and HOA dues are extra.

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Buying a home in Lakeside, CA goes better with a local agent on your side. Brad & Karen Mattonen can set up private showings, pull the latest numbers for the area, and guide you through the offer and the closing. Call 858-518-2875 to get started. Whether 12172 Gay Rio Drive is the one or you would like to see other homes nearby, reach out any time.

Local facts

Facts and context beyond the MLS description

What the numbers say about 12172 Gay Rio Drive and the Lakeside area around it.

Current market context

How this home compares in Lakeside

  • $595This home per sq ft
  • $453Median per sq ft
  • 30Homes for sale like it
  • 3Average days on market

At $595 per square foot, 12172 Gay Rio Drive is priced about 31% above the $453 median for 4 bedroom homes for sale in Lakeside now.

Nearby sold homes

Recent sold homes near this property

Homes that sold within 1.25 miles of 12172 Gay Rio Drive in the last 6 months, at a median price of $921,000.

AddressSoldHomeSold priceDistance
12175 Gay Rio DrSep 4, 20264 bd · 3 ba · 2,000 sqft$1,050,0000 mi
12260 Linroe DrJul 21, 20264 bd · 3 ba · 2,275 sqft$1,060,0000.2 mi
12135 Los Amigos WayApr 30, 20264 bd · 3 ba · 2,528 sqft$990,0000.2 mi
8841 Gardena WayJul 28, 20263 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft$852,0000.2 mi
12043 Gay RioJun 11, 20263 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft$715,0000.3 mi
12261 Linroe DriveSep 30, 20263 bd · 2 ba · 1,624 sqft$840,0000.3 mi
12306 1/2 Gay Rio DriveJun 26, 20265 bd · 3 ba · 2,550 sqft$1,085,0000.3 mi
9100 Single Oak Dr. 33Jul 10, 20263 bd · 2 ba · 1,770 sqft$315,0000.4 mi

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Listing timeline

Price and status history

DateEventPrice
Jul 19, 2026Active$979,000

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