
Vista, California 92081
Premier Residential Development Opportunity – Vista, California Rare opportunity to acquire ±3.38 acres consisting of three legal parcels totaling approximately 147,094 square feet in one of North San Diego County’s most desirable housing markets. Zoned R-1-1000, the property offers significant subdivision potential with an estimated yield of approximately 11–13 single-family residential lots, subject to City approvals and engineering review. Strategically located within an established residential neighborhood with excellent visibility from State Route 78, the site provides convenient access to schools, shopping, employment centers, healthcare facilities, and major transportation corridors. The property includes a charming 1,789-square-foot ranch-style home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a detached garage that may provide interim rental income while development plans are pursued. Potential development scenarios include a conventional subdivision, homes with ADUs, or premium estate-sized lots. Potential valley, city light, sunset, and distant ocean views further enhance the property's appeal. Exceptional opportunity for builders, developers, and investors seeking a premier residential development site in the City of Vista.
Property is move-in ready.
Despite the 1935 build date, the interior has been significantly updated with modern wide-plank flooring, fresh neutral paint, and updated lighting fixtures. The home appears well-maintained and move-in ready, suitable for the 'interim rental income' mentioned in the listing while development plans are finalized.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 125452, living area = 1789.
The ±3.38-acre site is zoned R-1-1000, offering a rare opportunity to subdivide into approximately 11–13 single-family residential lots in a high-demand North San Diego County market.
Strategically positioned near State Route 78, the property features potential valley, city light, and distant ocean views, which significantly enhances the marketability of future residential builds.
Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =125452, other record lot size in square feet = 10815.
The estimated yield of 11–13 lots is subject to rigorous City of Vista approvals and engineering reviews, which may lead to lower density or extended project timelines.
At a $4.2 million list price, the property requires significant upfront capital and a high-margin development strategy to ensure a favorable return on investment for builders.
No exterior & parking available.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.7 |
| Square foot | 1,789 | 1,918.326 |
| Lot Size | 125,452.797 | 13,743.676 |
| Price | $4.20M | $958.0K |
| Price per sq ft | $2.3K | $498 |
| Built year | 1935 | 1983 |
| HOA | $0 | $202 |
| Days on market | 128 | 50 |
Jun 19, 2026
$4,200,000
Initial Listing
Jul 14, 2023
$1,918,000
Public Record