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For saleONLY SAN DIEGOSINCE 1999 Only San Diego · San Diego MLSSeller's MarketRancho Bernardo · 1.9 months of houses for sale · typical home sells in 12 daysMarket report 7 days on market · MLS# 260026395
$1,495,000

12556 Chetenham Ln, San Diego, CA 92128

5Beds
3Baths
2,978Sq ft
1986Built
6,295Lot sq ft

Listed by Jonathon E Shea, Compass · 858-354-5103

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About this home

Soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and generous living spaces define this nearly 3,000-square-foot, 5-bedroom, 3-bath home in Rancho Bernardo's Montelena community. The entry, featuring parquet flooring, opens to an impressive living room with dramatic two-story windows that fill the space with natural light, a fireplace, and a striking staircase. The adjoining formal dining room offers convenient access to both the kitchen and living room, along with French doors leading outdoors. The generously sized kitchen

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Home facts

Everything SDMLS reports for this home
$502Price per sq ft
$19/moHOA dues
NoneMello-Roos / CFD
6,295 sq ftLot · 0.15 acres
2 garage + 2Parking spaces
NoADU / guest unit
198640 years old
7Days on market

Interior

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3 full
Living area2,978 sq ft
Levels2 Story
RoomsBedroom Entry LevelDining Room/SeparateFamily RoomFormal EntryPrimary RetreatKitchenLiving RoomPrimary BedroomEntryLaundryPrimary BathroomSeparate Family Room
AppliancesDishwasherDisposalRefrigeratorSolar PanelsDouble OvenElectric Cooking
FlooringCarpetTileParquet
Interior featuresBathtubGranite CountersHigh Ceilings (9 Feet+)Kitchen IslandOpen Floor PlanShowerShower in TubTwo Story CeilingsWet BarCathedral-Vaulted CeilingKitchen Open to Family Rm
Fireplace2 · FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room

Heating, cooling & utilities

HeatingForced Air Unit (Natural Gas)
CoolingCentral Forced Air
WaterMeter on Property
SewerSewer Connected

Exterior & lot

Lot size6,295 sq ft (4,000-7,499 SF)
PoolCommunity/Common
FencingFull

Construction

Year built1986
Exterior wallsWood/Stucco
RoofTile/Clay

Parking

Garage spaces2
Other spaces2
Total spaces4
Parking featuresAttached

HOA, fees & community

HOA dues$19 a month ($58 quarterly)
Total monthly fees$99
Mello-Roos / CFDNone
AssociationWalter's Management
AmenitiesClub HouseGym/Ex RoomPlaygroundSport CourtPool
Community featuresTennis CourtsClubhouse/Rec RoomExercise RoomPlaygroundPoolSpa/Hot TubPickleball
Known restrictionsCC&R's

Property & listing details

Home typeDetached
OwnershipFee Simple
Parcel number (APN)272-590-31-00
NeighborhoodMontelena
Subdivision / tractRANCHO BERNARDO
MLS areaNorth County Inland
CountySan Diego
Accepted financingCash, Conventional
Listed onNov 4, 2026
Original list price$1,495,000
Last price changeNov 4, 2026
Days on market7
MLS #260026395

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What it costs to own

Your estimated monthly cost

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Property tax (1.251% a year)—
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HOA dues$19
Income needed (housing at 28% of gross pay)—
Down payment—
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Rate starts at the Freddie Mac 30-year average, week of November 5, 2026.

Rent vs. buy

Typical rent in 92128 is about $3,060/month. Owning this home runs about — more each month before tax benefits and equity.

Home values in 92128
−2%1 year
+22%5 years
+78%10 years

Estimates, not a loan quote. Tax uses the San Diego County City of San Diego rate on the list price; insurance is the California average policy; rent and value trends are Zillow indexes for the ZIP. Mortgage calculator · Cost to own in San Diego · Insurance and lending pros

This home vs. its market

Rancho Bernardo is a Seller's market

1.9 months of inventory for houses in October 2026. Under 3 months favors sellers, 3 to 6 is balanced, over 6 favors buyers.

$502Price per sq ft (area: $629, 20% below)
7 daysOn market (area median: 12 days)
$1,270,000Area median house price (+6% vs last year)
99%Of list price that sellers got

Area figures: San Diego MLS closed sales, October 2026, houses in ZIP 92128, compiled by Jeff Brick.

The neighborhood

Living in Rancho Bernardo

$1,040,000Median sale price
57Avg. days on market
111Homes for sale

Market data: SDMLS.

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Schools for this home

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