12172 Gay Rio Drive, Lakeside, CA 92040
12172 Gay Rio Drive, Lakeside, CA 92040
Property Description
Welcome to a beautifully upgraded and versatile home where the possibilities are as expansive as the property itself. Tucked in the heart of Lakeside on a generous corner lot, this property offers the freedom to create your own backyard oasis. Enjoy the added value of solar for energy efficiency and a private well in the back. There's plenty of room for lush landscaping, outdoor entertaining, a pool, gardens, or all of the above The pull-through driveway and oversized lot makes plenty of space for your RV, trailers, work trucks, toys or equipment! What truly sets this property apart is the separate upper portion of the lot—a rare opportunity with incredible potential for an ADU, guest house, workshop, or multigenerational living (buyer to verify). Whether you're planning for extended family, rental income, or simply want room to expand, this home gives you all the options.. Properties that combine modern upgrades, usable land, and future potential are few and far between. Don't miss your chance to own one of Lakeside's most versatile properties!
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Comparative Market Analysis
Residential Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Lakeside · Single Family Residence
Listed 12.5% above the median closed sale of $870,000. Price per sqft ($595) is a 20% premium to closed comps ($497). Closed comps sold at 105% of list — strong seller's market.
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Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9242 Winter Gardens Blvd | Lakeside | 1949 | 4 | 2 | 2,000 | 10,058 | $448 | $895,000 | 12 | 77 |
| 1546 Arnheim | El Cajon | 1977 | 4 | 2 | 1,849 | 7,900 | $475 | $879,000 | 34 | 74 |
| 1695 Arnheim CT | El Cajon | 1977 | 4 | 3 | 2,176 | 12,300 | $491 | $1.07M | 15 | 72 |
| 9060 Kay Jay Lane | Lakeside | 1962 | 3 | 2 | 1,500 | 12,632 | $557 | $835,000 | 15 | 72 |
| 8406 Alado Place | El Cajon | 1981 | 4 | 3 | 1,926 | 147,480 | $439 | $845,000 | 11 | 67 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.8 | 2.4 | 1,890.2 | 38,074 | $482 | $904,600 | 17.4 | |||
| Median | 1,926 | $879,000 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8416 JALAL ST | Lakeside | 1987 | 07/23/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,560 | 11,398 | $859,000 | $850,000 | $545 | 0.99 | 72 | 82 |
| 8618 Sky Rim Drive | Lakeside | 1971 | 08/07/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,922 | 26,136 | $989,000 | $1.00M | $520 | 1.01 | 24 | 77 |
| 8841 Gardena Way | Lakeside | 1953 | 07/28/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,512 | 23,087 | $799,999 | $852,000 | $563 | 1.06 | 33 | 77 |
| 12021 McWest Lane | Lakeside | 1988 | 01/06/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,006 | 12,585 | $750,000 | $870,000 | $434 | 1.16 | 52 | 76 |
| 12306 Gay Rio Drive | Lakeside | 1961 | 06/26/2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,550 | 19,602 | $1.05M | $1.08M | $425 | 1.03 | 93 | 74 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.6 | 2.4 | 1,910 | 18,561.6 | $931,400 | $931,400 | $497.4 | — | 54.8 | ||||
| Median | 1,922 | $870,000 | $870,000 | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.