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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!
| Address |
12172 Gay Rio Drive
Lakeside, CA 92040 |
| Listing Status | Active |
| Asking Price | $979,000 |
| On Market Date | $979,000 @ 2026-07-18 |
| Listed / On-Market Entered | 2026-07-18T07:43:28Z |
| Original Entry | 2026-07-18T07:37:02Z |
| Square Footage | 1645 sf |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Directions | From Winter Gardens Blvd take Gay Rio Dr. and head East. Continue for .4 miles and the house is on the left at the corner of Gay Rio And Thistle Braes Terrace |
| Market Area | 92040 - Lakeside |
| School District | Not Listed |
| Age Restriction | 0 |
| Property Type | |
| Mello-Roos Fee | $0 |
| HOA Fee | $0 |
| HOA Features | Horse Trails, Biking, Foothills, Lake, Street Lights, Suburban |
| County | San Diego |
| Assessor Parcel# | 3972505500 |
| Zoning | Single Family Residential |
| Geographic Areas |
Airport Compatibility Zone: Gillespie Field |
| Highway Locator |
East of I-15 East of I-5 North of I-8 East of I-805 East of SR-163 East of SR-67 |
| Ocean Distance | 19.3 miles |
| Style | Single Family Residence |
| Material | Not Listed |
| Lot Size | ~ 31,363 sf |
| Fencing | Not Listed |
| Topography | Not Listed |
| Entry Steps | 1 |
| Swimming Pool | None |
| Exclusive Yard | 0 |
| Parking |
Total Spaces: 10
Garage Spaces: 2
Non-Garage Spaces:
0 -
8.00
|
| View | Neighborhood |
| Year Built | 1970 |
| Laundry Location | In Garage |
| Elevator | Not Listed |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | |
| Sewer/Septic | Public Sewer |
| Fireplaces | Living Room (1) |
| Additional Parcels | No |
| Appliances | Yes |
| Assessments | No |
| Association | No |
| Association Fee 2 | 0 |
| Attached Garage | Yes |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 0 |
| Carport Spaces | 0 |
| Common Walls | No Common Walls |
| Cooling | Yes |
| Entry Location | Main Level |
| Heating | No |
| High School 2 | ELCAP |
| High School District | Lakeside Union |
| Land Lease | No |
| Laundry | Yes |
| Levels | One |
| Living Area Source | Public Records |
| Lot Features | Corner Lot, Paved, Rectangular Lot, 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard, Back Yard |
| Lot Size Source | Public Records |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 2 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 4 |
| New Construction | No |
| Number Of Units Total | 0 |
| Number Remotes | 0 |
| Parking | No |
| Patio | No |
| Pool Private | No |
| Property Attached | No |
| Sprinklers | No |
| Tax Model | |
| View | Yes |
| Well Depth | 0 |
| Well Gallons Per Minute | 0 |
| Well Pump Horsepower | 0 |
| Well Report | No |
| Platform | CRMLS |
| AOR | Pacific Southwest |
| MLS Number | PTP2605447 |
| Courtesy of | Coldwell Banker West |
| Listing Agent |
Misti
Taylor
misti@mistitaylor.com |
https://www.californiatophomes.com/PTP2605447