For Sale: 12172 Gay Rio Drive, Lakeside, CA 92040. 4-bedroom 1-bath, 1645 sf, 1970 Lakeside $979,000 begin new search
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Overview

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
Rooms
Attic, All Bedrooms Down
Square Footage 1645 sf
Bedrooms 4
Full Bathrooms 1
Location
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
Ownership
Age Restriction 0
Property Type
Mello-Roos Fee $0
HOA Fee $0
HOA Features Horse Trails, Biking, Foothills, Lake, Street Lights, Suburban
Public Records
County San Diego
Assessor Parcel# 3972505500
Zoning Single Family Residential
Geographic Areas

Airport Compatibility Zone: Gillespie Field

Community College District: Grossmont-cuyamaca CC

Zip Code: 92040

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
Exterior
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
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Features
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
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Property Tax estimate of 1% of listing price does not include local voter-approved bonds/assessments, supplemental taxes for new construction or ownership changes, extra local fees, etc.
Listing Source
Platform CRMLS
AOR Pacific Southwest
MLS Number PTP2605447
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker West
Listing Agent Misti Taylor
misti@mistitaylor.com