136 Helen Way
DEscondido, CA 92025
Soft Appraisal Value: $1,153,100 · 2.2% above estimate
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Sqft
2,837
Year Built
1972
Days on Market
2
Property Type
Single Family
HOA/mo
N/A
MLS ID
NDP2603219
Description
Expansive View Home with Pool on Over 1/3 Acre. Welcome to 136 Helen Way — a fully updated residence offering approximately 2,837 sqft of flexible living space, perfectly positioned on an oversized lot with sweeping, unobstructed views stretching all the way to Lake Hodges. This spacious home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, plus two versatile bonus rooms and a fully finished basement with its own private entrance — ideal for multigenerational living, guest quarters, or potential income opportunity. Step inside to a stunning living room with soaring ceilings and walls of windows that frame panoramic 180-degree views, filling the home with natural light and creating an immediate “wow” factor. The expansive & private primary bedroom is complete with an updated ensuite bathroom which features custom closet doors & dual vanity with quartz counters. The remodeled kitchen is both stylish and functional, showcasing new quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a five-burner gas cooktop, and a cozy breakfast nook — all overlooking the backyard oasis. Outdoors is where this home truly shines. Designed for entertaining, the expansive backyard features a sparkling pool with slide, a large built-in bar area, and an elevated lounge space with a custom stone gas fire pit — the perfect setting to take in city lights and unforgettable sunset views. FEATURES/UPGRADES INCLUDE: *Large View Lot w/Pool on a Cul-De-Sac *Fully Owned Solar *No HOA/Mello-Roos *Updated Kitchen & Bathrooms *New Roof *Oversized 2 Car Garage *Indoor Laundry Rm. *Extra 16x15 Garage w/electricity (perfect workshop & extra storage) *Extra Large Outside Bar Area w/built in Sink, Fridge & BBQ *Newer HVAC *New Water Heater *Most Desired School District in Escondido *Easy access to the 15 & 78 freeways *Room for an ADU *Dual Pane Windows. This is the kind of property that rarely hits the market — space, views, flexibility, and lifestyle all wrapped into one.
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Est. Monthly Payment
$7,478
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Investment Score
Rent − PITIA
Incl. vacancy, PM, maint, capex
⚠️ Need ≥ 1.25 for DSCR loan
Lower = better for investors
* Defaults: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr.
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