SOLD: 3700 Helix Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977. 4-bedroom 2-bath, 1750 sf, 1968 SPRING VALLEY $749,999 begin new search
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Overview

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 great floorplan includes 3 bedrooms plus a den (or 4th bedroom). The walk-out basement features a laundry room and a spacious 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 historic 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.

Address 3700 Helix Street

Spring Valley, CA 91977
Listing Status SOLD
Sold Price $750,000
Asking Price $749,999
Original Listing $849,900 @ 2024-06-07
Terms Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Sold Terms Other/Remarks
Escrow Date 2024-08-28
Closing Date 2024-09-20
Days on MLS 62
Ownership
Property Type RESIDENTIAL
Sales Restrictions Standard
Mello-Roos Fee None Listed
HOA Fee $0
Rooms
Basement, Bonus Room, Workshop, Utility Room, Kitchen, Living Room, All Bedrooms Down, Jack & Jill, Laundry
Square Footage 1750 sf
Flooring Tile, Wood
Bedrooms 4
Full Bathrooms 2
Location
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.
Community Area SPRING VALLEY
School District Not Listed
Public Records
County San Diego
Assessor Parcel# 5043011700
Zoning RS
Geographic Areas

Airport Compatibility Zone: Montgomery Field

Community College District: Grossmont-cuyamaca CC

Zip Code: 91977

Highway Locator

East of I-15

East of I-5

South of I-8

East of I-805

East of SR-163

South of SR-52

Ocean Distance 17.6 miles
Features
Year Built 1968
Laundry Location Inside
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling N/K
Heating Natural Gas Forced Air Unit
Irrigation Manual,Sprinklers
Sewer/Septic Public Sewer
Fireplaces Not Listed (N/K)
Equipment Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Electric Range
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Tile Counters
Miscellaneous Suburban
Monthly Payment Calculator
Listing Source
Platform SDMLS
AOR
MLS Number SW24131989
Courtesy of Executive Realty Firm
Exterior
Style Detached 3 Story
Material Wood
Floor Level 3 of 3
Lot Size ~ 13,939 sf
Fencing Chain Link
Topography Rolling,Slope Steep
Roof Composition
Swimming Pool N/K
Patio Deck
Exclusive Yard Yes
Site Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Parking
Total Spaces: 0
Garage Spaces: 0
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 - Driveway,Private
View Mountains/Hills, Valley/Canyon, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Unit Location No Common Walls