12494 Buena Vida Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040
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FOR SALE
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39.77 ACRES

$695,000

Original price: $779,000

    12494 Buena Vida Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040

    Est. Mortgage $4,315/mo*
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    Home Highlights

    Lot/Land
    39.77 acre lot

    Local Information

    • Map ViewExplore the area around 12494 Buena Vida Rd.
    • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
    • Shop & Eat
    -- mins to
    Commute Destination

    About this House

    Discover 39 acres in a peaceful rural setting. Offering panoramic lake, mountain, and sunset views that stretch for miles. This one-of-a-kind property sits above San Vicente Reservoir with unmatched privacy, gentle terrain, and multiple potential build sites—perfect for a dream estate, or retreat. Enjoy quiet mornings overlooking the water and unforgettable evenings with glowing horizon sunsets. A rare opportunity to own expansive land with breathtaking natural beauty in every direction. Bring your horses, toys, livestock. Build a tiny home, manufactured home or your dream estate! Room for barn, arena, workshop & so much more. Gentle terrain should be easy to grade to create your perfect ranch! Will require well & septic. Power is close by, but not to the site. Zoned A70: Residential and AG. Easement access. Call for details. NO HOA or CCRS. Only Fire restrictions for building.
    Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
    Listing courtesy of Jenniffer L Taylor DRE #01343352
    Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
    Originating MLS: SDMLS
    Source: SDMLS, MLS#250045160
    Also Listed on SDMLS.

    Home Details for 12494 Buena Vida Rd

    Interior Features

    Appliances & Utilities
    Utilities: Perc Test Required
    View
    Has a ViewView: Lake/River, Mountains/Hills, Panoramic, Valley/Canyon

    Exterior Features

    Exterior Home Features
    Fencing: N/K
    Pool
    Pool: N/K
    Frontage
    Frontage Type: CanyonNot on Waterfront

    Days on Market

    Days on Market: 180+

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Property Information
    Usage of Home: Agriculture, Ranch, ResidentialParcel Number: 3291310500

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $695,000
    Status Change & Dates
    Possession Timing: Close of Escrow

    Active Status

    MLS Status: ACTIVE

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    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: LakesideCommunity: Lakeside (LK)
    School Information
    Elementary School District: Lakeside Union School DistrictJr High / Middle School District: Lakeside Union School DistrictHigh School District: Grossmont Union High School Dist

    Agent Information

    Listing Agent
    Listing ID: 250045160

    Community

    Community Features: Biking/Hiking Trails, Horse Trails

    HOA

    HOA Fee Includes: N/KAssociation for this Listing: SDMLSHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 39.77 Acres

    Offer

    Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 250045160Water ViewWater View: Lake/RiverAttribution Contact: JenTaylor1993@gmail.comShowing Service Name: None

    Additional Information

    Biking/Hiking TrailsHorse TrailsSource Internet Entire Listing Display

    Around this home

    What Locals Say about Lakeside

    At least 185 Trulia users voted on each feature.

    • 88 % Say car is needed

    • 79 % Say it's dog friendly

    • 77 % Say parking is easy

    • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

    • 63 % Say kids play outside

    • 62 % Say yards are well-kept

    • 60 % Say there are sidewalks

    • 57 % Say it's quiet

    • 57 % Say there's wildlife

    • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

    • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

    • 43 % Say people would walk alone at night

    • 41 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

    • 41 % Say streets are well-lit

    • 39 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

    • 29 % Say there are community events

    Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
    • Sharon
      "Living in Lakeside takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the city.we wake up to the sounds of pigs and cows. "
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    • Trulia User
      "Lakeside is a great place to raise children! If you have a family. You have kids,you want to be involved in thing. Lakeside is the place for you !"
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    • Misty L.
      "They would not like how there are not sidewalks on either side of Wintergardens blvd near the top. It’s a busy street to not have sidewalks"
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    • Scarlett C.
      "Lakeside parade, the events at the lake, the Christmas events on Main Street and the lakeside rodeo. "
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    • Staciahallin
      "It is just a small town that you always run into someone you knew from back in the day. It is a good area. "
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    • Ginagstone
      "The community is wonderful up in Eucalyptus Hills. Best place I have ever lived. Large properties with beautiful views. Country feel but city close!"
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    • Lucinda K. .
      "I have lived here over 30 years On a private road don’t see the neighbors much Things seem to be changing a lot with more walking the park And helping each other"
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    • Lorissa V.
      "Try not to live directly on any of the main roads. Such as Woodside, Wintergardens, and Mapleview because people drive way too fast and it is very loud."
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    • Messy M.
      "It’s a wonderful family neighborhood kids are out all day playing it’s quiet at night and ppl are very friendly "
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    • T-chap
      "We live in a military community so life is great and secluded away from most populated areas with a lot of silence. "
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    • Julia B.
      "its alright I guess. some parts are full of tweakers and crime. stay as far away from lindo lake as you can"
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    • Theresa H.
      "Friendly and everyone knows everyone so we look out for our fellow neighbors and it’s always a good time. "
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    • Monica S.
      "you pretty much need a car to get into the main city there are a few options for public transit but not many"
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    • Lisa D.
      "Always see people walking their dogs through the neighborhood especially on the walking paths. Parks and walking paths available."
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    • Candythompson71
      "We have the Western Days Parade once a year for the opening of the Rodeo that is near by, this a wonderful community event."
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    • Sdcawoman
      "I was born and raised in Lakeside. I love this little town. I wish Lakeside could go back to the 1970s. The milk man would drop off the milk by the front door. The dairy was fun to go too."
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    • Brennen M.
      "Lakeside has 2 sides to it, you have the upper middle class and the medium to low income. Rental prices change depending on the side you choose."
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    • Trulia User
      "I don’t call this lakeside, there is a man made pond with signs that say don’t fish here due to toxins in the water. "
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    • Thomas R. R.
      "Many parks and children around. This is mainly military housing around where I live and inexpensive but far from the base"
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    • Cltrickey
      "I don’t live here, I just have family here and visit often. Lakeside is an agricultural community, but with the convenience of being close to the city and beaches. "
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    • TeNesha L.
      "This is a Family community city. Alot of activities during the summer and winter and spring breaks for the children and family"
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    • Alexandriastahlbusiness
      "I was raised here. It's become a very unique place to live. The streets have gotten busier but they are still pretty quiet, and the neighbors are overall very nice. "
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    • Zahara G.
      "I love that so many people have horses and dogs. It has a comfortable yet rural feel and that is nice"
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    • Kira B.
      "I am close to the freeway and quick commute to downtown in the morning (20 min) but usually 45 min to get home. "
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    • Brennen M.
      "Horrible commute time, the light at the end of the 67 takes 10 min to get through and backs up all 5 ways"
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    • Ann S.
      "County charm easy access to freeway to get to the city. Most homes are on an acre of land and allow livestock on it."
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    Market trends in Lakeside

    Last updated July 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $778K
    $23.33K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    99.7%
    0.1%    MoM
    Price per sq ft
    $491
    $1    MoM
    Available listings
    90
    3    MoM

    Home Value

    Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

    Comparable sales

    These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Muth Valley Rd, Lakeside, CA
    0.70
    Lot/Land
    $300,000
    12/30/25
    -
    -
    13795 Pata Ranch Rd, Lakeside, CA
    1.63
    Lot/Land
    $310,000
    12/10/25
    -
    -
    Highway 67 #0, Lakeside, CA
    2.74
    Lot/Land
    $262,500
    06/30/26
    -
    -
    12740 Casa Vista Rd, Lakeside, CA
    4.06
    Lot/Land
    $120,000
    02/20/26
    -
    -
    Santana St #9, Santee, CA
    4.47
    Lot/Land
    $149,999
    01/09/26
    -
    -
    0 Los Coches Rd East, El Cajon, CA
    5.34
    Lot/Land
    $447,500
    09/02/26
    -
    -
    Los Coches Rd E #73, El Cajon, CA
    5.49
    Lot/Land
    $447,500
    09/02/26
    -
    -
    E Los Coches Rd E #4, El Cajon, CA
    5.58
    Lot/Land
    $355,000
    08/18/26
    -
    -

    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
    13044 Yerba Valley Way, Lakeside, CA 92040
    0.30
    $1,099,909
    3
    2.5
    2,167
    For Sale
    12460 Muth Valley Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040
    0.31
    $1,200,000
    3
    2
    1,591
    For Sale
    13192 Yerba Valley Way, Lakeside, CA 92040
    0.35
    $1,740,600
    4
    2.5
    4,296
    Off Market
    12448 Yerba Valle Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040
    0.40
    $988,200
    2
    2
    1,791
    Off Market
    13484 Genesis Way #17, Lakeside, CA 92040
    0.53
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    10526 Via Tiglio, Lakeside, CA 92040
    0.54
    $1,538,900
    4
    3.5
    2,775
    For Sale
    10538 Via Tiglio, Lakeside, CA 92040
    0.57
    $1,628,900
    4
    3.5
    2,775
    For Sale
    10616 Via Tiglio, Lakeside, CA 92040
    0.65
    $1,300,000
    3
    3.5
    2,598
    For Sale
    12252 Via Ruscello, Lakeside, CA 92040
    0.67
    $1,439,500
    3
    3.5
    2,666
    Recently Sold
    Muth Valley Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040
    0.70
    $300,000
    -
    -
    -
    Recently Sold
    12226 Via Ruscello, Lakeside, CA 92040
    0.69
    $1,544,900
    4
    3.5
    3,266
    For Sale

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    May 30, 2026
    Source: SDMLS #250045160
    		PriceChange
    $695,000
    Price decreased by 11%
    Dec 4, 2025
    Source: SDMLS #250045160
    		Listed For Sale
    $779,000
    Jul 28, 2018
    Source: Agent Provided
    		ListingRemoved
    $845,000
    Feb 18, 2018
    Source: Agent Provided
    		Listed For Sale
    $845,000
    Feb 26, 2015
    Source: Agent Provided
    		ListingRemoved
    $1,200,000

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    Frequently asked questions about 12494 Buena Vida Rd

    • How big is 12494 Buena Vida Rd?
      12494 Buena Vida Rd in Lakeside, CA is about 39.8 acres.
    • What is the price per acre for 12494 Buena Vida Rd?
      12494 Buena Vida Rd in Lakeside, CA is listed at $695,000, or about $15K per acre.
    • What do residents say about Lakeside?
      Residents describe Lakeside, CA as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Lakeside, CA.
    • What are the closest schools to 12494 Buena Vida Rd?
      The closest schools to 12494 Buena Vida Rd in Lakeside, CA are El Capitan High School (rated 6/10), Lakeside Early Advantage Preschool (Elementary/Middle/High), Lindo Park Elementary School (rated 6/10).
    12494 Buena Vida Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by SDMLS on Dec 4, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 250045160.