10238 Carefree Dr, Santee, CA 92071
OFF MARKET
Listed by Leslie Ratliff, Keller Williams Realty . Bought with Mission Realty Group

$470,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 896 sqft (on 5.37 acres)

10238 Carefree Dr, Santee, CA 92071

Est. Refi. Payment $3,027/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 15, 2024 for $485,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$471K
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-1.3%)
Since last year
Decreased$2K (-0.4%)
Since last sale
Decreased$14K (-2.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +66% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$471K
August 2026$471K
July 2026$477K
June 2026$479K
May 2026$484K
April 2026$489K
March 2026$485K
February 2026$488K
January 2026$482K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
10185 Peaceful Ct, Santee, CA
0.10
Townhouse
$472,000
07/02/26
2
1
896
10347 Carefree Dr, Santee, CA
0.11
Townhouse
$460,000
07/22/26
2
1
896
10107 Peaceful Ct, Santee, CA
0.19
Townhouse
$305,000
04/01/26
2
1
896
10180 Palm Glen Dr #53, Santee, CA
0.35
Townhouse
$590,000
06/15/26
2
2
1,076
10317 Santana Ranch Dr, Santee, CA
0.06
Townhouse
$499,000
06/24/26
3
1.5
1,136
10220 Palm Glen Dr #78, Santee, CA
0.32
Townhouse
$532,500
09/29/25
2
2
1,010
10220 Princess Sarit Way, Santee, CA
0.82
Townhouse
$495,000
12/31/25
2
1
832
395 Whispering Willow Dr #D, Santee, CA
1.06
Townhouse
$710,000
07/29/26
3
2.5
1,203
10320 Del Coronado Ln, Santee, CA
0.78
Townhouse
$565,000
07/06/26
3
1.5
1,190

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
10258 Carefree Dr, Santee, CA 92071
0.03
$420,000
2
1
896
Recently Sold
10272 Carefree Dr, Santee, CA 92071
0.03
$459,600
2
1
896
Off Market
10274 Carefree Dr, Santee, CA 92071
0.05
$497,000
2
1
945
Off Market
10315 Restful Ct, Santee, CA 92071
0.04
$606,200
2
1
896
Off Market
10316 Carefree Dr, Santee, CA 92071
0.06
$400,000
2
1
896
Recently Sold
10325 Restful Ct, Santee, CA 92071
0.04
$393,200
2
1
882
Off Market
10323 Restful Ct, Santee, CA 92071
0.04
$470,000
2
1
896
Recently Sold
9941 Woodpark Dr, Santee, CA 92071
0.03
$499,999
2
1
784
For Sale
10312 Restful Ct, Santee, CA 92071
0.03
$449,700
2
1
784
Off Market
10322 Carefree Dr, Santee, CA 92071
0.05
$506,000
2
1
784
Off Market
10324 Carefree Dr, Santee, CA 92071
0.05
$492,900
2
1
896
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 10238 Carefree Dr.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1972
5.37 acre lot
896 sqft
$525/sqft
Garage
HOA $400/mo

About this House

Welcome home to this charming 2 story end unit townhome in the popular Carefree community. The minute you enter this cozy home you can feel the pride of ownership. There is so much to love about this home from the beautiful wood flooring throughout the downstairs, remodeled kitchen with beautiful wood cabinetry, granite counter tops and top of the line stainless steel appliances. Off the kitchen is an enclosed laundry room with full size washer and dryer leading to the darling back patio with access to the street behind. Both bedrooms are cozy and inviting, with plenty of natural light. The updated bathroom is clean and modern, providing a spa-like experience. Right outside the front door there is a lovely grass area and tropical foliage. Conveniently located close to pool and park, mail boxes and additional parking. Stroll the neighborhood and walk to schools and shopping. This property has a one car garage with a tandem parking spot behind and plenty of storage.
10238 Carefree Dr, Santee, CA 92071 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 896 sqft townhouse built in 1972. It last sold for $485,000 on Mar 15, 2024 (2% above the $475,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $470,800, with a rent estimate of $2,679/month.

Home Details for 10238 Carefree Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Bedroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 896 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: 1
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage
Pool
Pool: Community, Association
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1972
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Townhouse
Building
Attached To Another Structure
Property Information
Parcel Number: 3813500394

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $475,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Feb 11 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Santee
School Information
High School District: Grossmont Union

Community

Community Features: Sidewalks, PoolNot Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 300

HOA

HOA Name: Carefree EastHOA Phone: 619-543-9400Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)Has an HOAHOA Fee: $400/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5.37 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: PTP2400720Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: lesratliff@gmail.comCommon Interest: CondominiumUniversal Property Id: US-06073-N-3813500394-R-N

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Playground,Pool

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 15, 2024
Source: CRMLS #PTP2400720
Sold
$485,000
Feb 12, 2024
Source: CRMLS #PTP2400720
Pending
$475,000
Feb 7, 2024
Source: CRMLS #PTP2400720
Listed For Sale
$475,000
Jun 26, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
$305,000
Jun 1, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$305,900

Market trends in Santee

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$760K
$14.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
Price per sq ft
$520
$0MoM
Available listings
143
20MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Santee

At least 316 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 74 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 62 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 37 % Say there are community events

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  • Safa Haji
    "Very safe and calm"
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  • Thornton
    "Great location for kids and schools. Very safe community. You can’t go wrong in Santee, CA. We’ve been here since 1999 and love it. All sports area for both boys and girls. "
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  • Teri San Pascual
    "Depending on which area you live in, it’s definitely a good mix of diversity. Great food choices throughout the town. Overall, Santee is a safe place. "
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  • Jacob Turner
    "Great place to live, there's plenty of park space and local cafes or restaurants with plenty of nearby amenities"
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  • Billomed
    "None. Really not a great community recreation organized city. Lacks basic community programming. I find ur ti be limiting. No sheriffs ever around. Not sure what more to say. "
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  • Thornton
    "The people are great and it’s a very safe community with lots of local flare. The restaurants cater to the locals, and welcome all new guests."
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  • Dana dejesa
    "Dogs are allowed. Certain breeds are restricted. Most people pick up their dog poop. They must be on leashes."
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  • Candy.feathers
    "Good schools, shopping and neighborhoods. People are invested in the community. Santee lakes is very nice. Lots of clean and safe parks "
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  • Joelene E.
    "Very nice neighborhood to live in. Feel safe walking around . Less than 5 minute walk to grocery stores and less than or about 15 minute walk to target and many other stores . Love it!!"
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  • Joelene E.
    "There's a nice dog park near where I live in santee. They remodeled the park. It's great. Trails to walk around."
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  • Jacosta2275
    "Halloween fire pits in the front yard every year. Forth of July is always great. You can see them from your front yard. Santee lakes are amazing and a great place to fish."
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  • Kathyrn P.
    "Great neighborhood to walk. I personally do it everyday and I see lots of dog owners out and about with their furry friend(s)."
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  • Joelene E.
    "Seems people are walking their dogs often. I don't mind them 🤷🏽‍♀️. I don't have any dogs but they seem welcome. They even have a dog park near by thats divided in 3 sections . in"
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  • Chris M.
    "Rush hour can be difficult, particularly at the ends of the week. Most commuting is done via personal vehicle"
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  • Fowki
    "I’m currently retired so I don’t have a commute. But traffic around town is heavy, but tolerable. The 52 is challenging during peak hours, so it takes some planning."
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  • Heather C.
    "I grew up here and worked hard to move back as an adult. I love everything about santee and probably won’t ever leave. "
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  • Sthornton.ciaadj
    "Great family oriented city. We have been here for 20 years, and watched our children grow up. Santee has gone from a small town into a progressive city."
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  • Fowki
    "They would like the friendly other dog walkers and well-mannered dogs. They would enjoy the tidy neighborhood."
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  • Srfryder3
    "Monthly events bring friends and family together. ie summer concerts, holiday tree lighting, aloha 5k..."
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  • Srfryder3
    "I’ve lived here for over 6 years. It’s community based, good schools, safe area, nice homes new and old. "
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  • Matt
    "Very little crime in this neighborhood. Likely the most safe in San Diego County. The worst thing in the area is petty crime from stealing in grocery stores."
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  • AJ D.
    "Dog owners would like Santee because there are many dog owners and many businesses are dog friendly. "
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  • Terisanpascual
    "There are a lot of events and things to do nearby. Breweries are great. Drive In Theater is unique, it is one out of two in San Diego County. There’s also a big popular Swap Meat in Santee on weekends."
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  • Jessica
    "the city is growing rapidly can be a bit busy but over all it's a nice place to live. easy freeway access but does tend to get alot of traffic in the morning and rush hour. new houses and communities being built all the time"
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  • Destiny R.
    "I drive my car and nothing is too far. You can get to anything from here. plus a variety of food places "
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  • Mamajulie
    "Santee is a nice bedroom community with many families with activities and parks galore. Great schools both K through 8 and high schools. We have wonderful shopping opportunities and lot of places to eat out. "
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  • Mamajulie
    "We have dog pick up bags around the neighborhood! Most everyone picks up after there dog here. The neighborhood is hilly and makes for a great walk for dogs. We have not seen aggressive breeds. Most owners are friendly as well!"
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  • Tahir10ali
    "Takes about 20 min to get downtown without traffic. With traffic, up to 45 min. 52 heading west gets backed up in the mornings."
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  • Isabella L.
    "Amazing place to grow up great community schools are Great .Lakes always have events going on. Good food options great church community as well"
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  • Alexander Y.
    "I like how my area has a lot of shops and amenities near by but there are a few things that are missing that I would like. Other than that there are a few homeless people in the area and some unpleasant people around. A lot of drivers are aggressive and not courteous, and I wish there were better sidewalks for people to walk safely on."
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  • Wdmfacebook
    "I work from home so it is a perfect commute! I think most people I know here are okay with their commute."
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  • Joejtsn
    "They have different events based on different occasions. A very welcoming area that feels safe with great schools all around. Concert every Thursday night."
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  • Lou R.
    " people seam to be very friendly and carrying in our neighborhood! It's a great and wonderful place to live! "
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  • Lou R.
    "I love in this neighborhood and the people are very friendly and carrying! A great area to live!🇺🇸💖✌😀 "
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  • Shyann D.
    "There's a few dog parks. People at the dog parks are really friendly. "
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  • Tera L.
    "it very peace full not alot of noise after dark and the people that live here are always great and welcoming to.new people "
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  • Tudarapoetry
    "Very quiet and safe neighborhood. Gorgeous views at night and in the day. There's a dog park right down the street."
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  • Joshua C. C.
    "Older developed part of Santee. Great neighbors, kind and great place to have a family. Larger yards and mature landscaping."
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Frequently asked questions about 10238 Carefree Dr

  • What is 10238 Carefree Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 10238 Carefree Dr in Santee, CA is $470,800.
  • What is the price history for 10238 Carefree Dr?
    10238 Carefree Dr in Santee, CA last sold for $485,000 in March 2024.
  • Is Santee a buyer's or seller's market?
    Santee is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Santee?
    The median sale price in Santee is $760K. That is down $14.17K from the prior month.
  • Does 10238 Carefree Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 10238 Carefree Dr in Santee, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 10238 Carefree Dr have a pool?
    Yes, 10238 Carefree Dr in Santee, CA has a pool.

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