$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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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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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.
| Address | Sold | Home | Sold price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12175 Gay Rio Dr | Sep 4, 2026 | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,000 sqft | $1,050,000 | 0 mi |
| 12260 Linroe Dr | Jul 21, 2026 | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,275 sqft | $1,060,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 12135 Los Amigos Way | Apr 30, 2026 | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,528 sqft | $990,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 8841 Gardena Way | Jul 28, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft | $852,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 12043 Gay Rio | Jun 11, 2026 | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft | $715,000 | 0.3 mi |
| 12261 Linroe Drive | Sep 30, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,624 sqft | $840,000 | 0.3 mi |
| 12306 1/2 Gay Rio Drive | Jun 26, 2026 | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,550 sqft | $1,085,000 | 0.3 mi |
| 9100 Single Oak Dr. 33 | Jul 10, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,770 sqft | $315,000 | 0.4 mi |
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Listing timeline
Price and status history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2026 | Active | $979,000 |
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