---
listing_id: SD260011278
status: Active
price: 688888
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 1600
sqft_lot: 
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1980
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1659  Portola Ave"
city: Spring Valley
state: CA
zip: 91977
county: "San Diego County"
lat: 32.721659
lng: -116.989021
days_on_market: 4
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Sean Ohara"
list_office: "Premiere Homes"
list_agent_phone: "(619) 379-5626"
list_agent_license: 01304948
mls_source: SDMLS
modified: 2026-05-10
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | San Diego County | Spring Valley | 91977 | 1659 Portola Ave

1659 Portola Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977

MLS: SD260011278 | Status: Active | Price: $688,888
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 /1 1,600 1980

Remarks

Welcome to the Heart of Dictionary Hill! Perched atop one of the most stunning vantage points, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with optional loft offers approximately 1,600 sq ft of living space and showcases breathtaking views of Sweetwater Reservoir and the expansive landscape beyond. A true VALUE-ADD opportunity, the property features a functional layout and solid footprint ready for a full renovation or custom transformation. Ideal for investors, builders, or buyers with vision, this is your chance to create a beautiful hillside retreat in one of San Diego’s premier view locations. Endless opportunity—bring your ideas and unlock its full potential!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # SD260011278
MLS Source San Diego MLS
Days on Site 4

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Other
Appliances Other, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Laundry Hookups Only, In Laundry Room
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Fireplace, Forced Air, Gas - Natural

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Pool Other

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Other, Garage: 2 Car(s)
HOA Fee $0

Contact Information

Sean Ohara
Premiere Homes
License #: 01304948
Phone: (619) 379-5626

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Sweetwater Springs Elementary School public K-6 1.04 mi 7
La Presa Elementary School public K-6 1.07 mi 4
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, And Math Academy At La Presa public 5-8 1.08 mi 6
Kempton Street Elementary School public K-6 1.09 mi 5
Highlands Elementary School public K-6 1.19 mi 7
Bancroft Elementary School public K-8 1.21 mi 3
Monte Vista High School public 9-12 1.38 mi 6
Loma Elementary School public K-6 1.57 mi 7
Mount Miguel High School public 9-12 1.63 mi 4
Avondale Elementary School public K-6 1.68 mi 4
Rancho Elementary School public K-6 1.92 mi 3
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center public KG 1.95 mi N/A
Spring Valley Middle School public 7-8 1.96 mi 3
Casa De Oro Elementary School public K-6 1.98 mi 3
Mount Vernon Elementary School public K-6 2.04 mi 6
Audubon K-8 public K-8 2.54 mi 5
Freese Elementary School public K-5 2.55 mi 3
Monterey Heights Elementary School public K-6 2.59 mi 7
Lemon Grove Academy For The Sciences And Humanities public 7-8 2.61 mi 4
Avocado Elementary School public K-5 2.62 mi 5

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
426 Sacramento Ave $699,000 3 2/1 1,680 PendingDoNotShow
8105 Brock Ct $750,000 3 2 1,708 Active
1225 Portola Ave. $780,000 4 2 1,470 Active
835 Worthington $825,000 5 2 1,750 Active
8936 Orville $710,000 3 2 1,170 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of May 10, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Sean Ohara, (619) 379-5626.