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For sale35 days on market · MLS# 260024400
$899,999

12886 Castle Court Drive, Lakeside, CA 92040

3Beds
3Baths
1,880Sq ft
1978Built

Listed by Wally Dally, Palisade Realty Inc · 760-880-9980

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About this home

At the very top of Castle Court, this hilltop home takes in panoramic views of Lakeside, the valley, and the mountains from nearly every window. As the last home on the street, it offers a sense of privacy that is hard to find. Set on 0.71 acre and meticulously maintained by its original owner, it features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, plus a permitted 308 sq ft bonus room downstairs for an office, gym, or guest space. The big updates are done: new roof, new windows, brand-new central HVAC with central AC, a 2017 water heater, and 17 owned, paid-off solar panels. Engineered hardwood flows throughout the open main level. The living room centers on a wood-burning fireplace, with dimmable recessed lighting in the living room and kitchen. The kitchen pairs new countertops with KitchenAid stainless appliances and a gas stove. A picture-frame window over the staircase carries the view upstairs. Then there's the garage: permitted, detached, and tri-level, with three car bays, a workshop below, attic storage above (approx. 6-ft ceilings in both), and six picture-frame windows, so even your shop has a view. Made for the collector, the craftsman, or anyone who needs real space to work. The lot offers potential to add an ADU (buyer to verify with the County). Mornings start with the valley below, evenings end with the lights of Lakeside, and fireworks nights come with a front-row seat. Solar exterior lighting, public water and sewer, no HOA, no Mello-Roos. Views, land, and a home like this rarely come together. Disclaimer: Fireworks and ADU shown in the listing video are AI-generated.

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Home facts

Everything SDMLS reports for this home
$479Price per sq ft
NoneHOA dues
NoneMello-Roos / CFD
3 garage + 4Parking spaces
NoADU / guest unit
197848 years old
35Days on market

Interior

Bedrooms3 (+1 optional)
Bathrooms2 full, 1 half
Living area1,880 sq ft
LevelsSplit Level
RoomsDining AreaWorkshopKitchenLiving RoomPrimary BedroomAll Bedrooms UpLaundryPrimary Bathroom
AppliancesDishwasherDryerGarage Door OpenerMicrowaveRefrigeratorSolar PanelsWasherGas StoveIce Maker
FlooringWood
Interior features2 StaircasesBalconyCeiling FanKitchen Island
Fireplace1 · FP in Living Room
LaundryGas & Electric Dryer HU

Heating, cooling & utilities

HeatingFireplace, Forced Air Unit (Natural Gas, Wood)
CoolingCentral Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
WaterMeter on Property, Public
SewerSewer Connected
IrrigationDrip, Sprinklers

Exterior & lot

Lot size.5 to 1 AC
ViewCityEvening LightsLake/RiverMountains/HillsPanoramicValley/CanyonWaterNeighborhoodTrees/Woods
Patio & porchBalconyDeckPorch - FrontWrap AroundWood
FencingFull, Gate, Chain Link, Wood

Construction

StyleCustom Built
Year built1978
ConditionTurnkey, Updated/Remodeled
Exterior wallsWood
RoofComposition, Shingle
SecurityCarbon Monoxide Detectors
Shared wallsDetached

Parking

Garage spaces3
Other spaces4
Total spaces7
Parking featuresDetachedGarageGarage - Front EntryGarage - Rear EntryGarage - Two Door

HOA, fees & community

HOA duesNone
Mello-Roos / CFDNone

Property & listing details

Home typeDetached
OwnershipFee Simple
Parcel number (APN)394-330-51-00
NeighborhoodLakeside
Subdivision / tractLAKESIDE
MLS areaEast County
CountySan Diego
Accepted financingCash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Listed onOct 6, 2026
Original list price$899,999
Last price changeOct 6, 2026
Days on market35
MLS #260024400

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What it costs to own

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Rate starts at the Freddie Mac 30-year average, week of November 5, 2026.

Rent vs. buy

Typical rent in 92040 is about $2,384/month. Owning this home runs about — more each month before tax benefits and equity.

Home values in 92040
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+19%5 years
+75%10 years

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