Perched atop a private hillside, this fully remodeled mid-century modern gem offers serenity, ultimate privacy, and dramatic 180 degree views of sunsets, ocean, mountains, and clear-day Catalina. The open floor plan is bathed in natural light, with two large sliders in the living room seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing cool ocean breezes to flow throughout the home. The remodeled kitchen shines with quartz waterfall countertops, custom flat-panel walnut and shaker cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. This home features beautifully upgraded luxury vinyl flooring throughout, wide bedroom doors, and stylishly remodeled bathrooms with premium finishes and design fixtures. The primary suite boasts an original brick accent wall and a walk-in closet. Step outside to lush, fully irrigated, exotic succulent landscaping, stately palms, and a rich variety of Vista's renown citrus and avocado trees. A fronting green grass yard soothes the vistas while an adjacent sheltered terrace with its gas fireplace and outdoor shower, create this very private estate. The .78-acre lot is fully enclosed with a newer fence and new automated gate with remote and keypad. Renovated in 2022, this sophisticated home blends timeless midcentury design with modern convenience, offering a perfect blend of style and functionality.
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Megan Nichols DRE #02089211 714-724-4634,
Real Broker,
Christy Lundy DRE #01961048 310-430-8976,
Real Broker
Price cut: $30K (4/10)
$1,199,000
1653 San Luis Rey Ave, Vista, CA 92084
3beds
1,328sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.78 Acres Lot
$1,177,900 Zestimate®
$903/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quartz waterfall countertopsPrivate hillsideStately palmsPremium finishesNewer fenceDesign fixturesNatural light
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Listing updated: April 10, 2025 at 05:12am
Listing Provided by:
Megan Nichols DRE #02089211 714-724-4634,
Real Broker,
Christy Lundy DRE #01961048 310-430-8976,
Real Broker
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2503020
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Inside
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Fire Pit
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,328 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 0.78 Acres
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1733304700
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Conventional Septic
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Foothills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Vista
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $903/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,058,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,471
- Date on market: 4/3/2025
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