3700 Helix Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977

$849,900 Asking Price

4 beds
2 baths
1,750  sqft
Built in 1968

Nestled on a .4-acre hillside, this custom 1968 home offers a serene and private retreat with panoramic views. Featuring intricately detailed wood flooring, high vaulted beamed ceilings, the great floorplan includes 3 bedrooms plus a den (or 4th bedroom). The walk-out basement features a laundry room and a spacious 11 x 22 storage shop area. Tucked away below Helix Street amidst a park-like setting reminiscent of a bygone era, this property includes the historic 1890 "Olla" the original cistern of the Helix Farms spring, after which Spring Valley is named. Once part of the Historic Bancroft Ranch, the property boasts garden-like grounds crisscrossed with stone stairs, meandering paths, and romantic stone benches. Evoking a sense of stepping back in time, the home is situated on "Cactus Hill," offering a unique blend of history and modern comfort. While not currently registered as a historical landmark, the "Olla" holds significant historical value, according to the Spring Valley Historical Association. Buyers are encouraged to review the Community Design Guidelines for the Spring Valley Community Planning Area, particularly page 71, which outlines guidelines for preserving historical sites. Seller and agents make no representations regarding modifications to or removal of the "Olla," emphasizing its integral role in Southern California's rich history. This property presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Spring Valley's past within a meticulously maintained unique home and grounds.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Beamed Ceilings,Tile Counters
Laundry:
Inside
Flooring:
Tile,Wood
A/C:
N/K
Heating:
Forced Air Unit, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
N/K

Exterior

General:
Wood
Style:
Custom Built
Pool:
None
Parking:
Driveway,Private, Parking spaces: 0

Construction

Roofing:
Composition
General:
3 Story

Location

HOA Amenities:
0.0
Originating MLS:
California Regional MLS
County:
San Diego

Lot

Topography:
Rolling,Slope Steep
Zoning:
RS, 5043011700
View:
Mountains/Hills,Valley/Canyon,Neighborhood,Trees/Woods
Fencing:
Chain Link

Utilities

Utilities:
Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
California Regional MLS

This listing courtesy of:
Executive Realty Firm, Travis Winfield

About Spring Valley, CA

Housing

Number of Units
23,221
Median Home Value
$479,963
Median Rent
$1,477

37.55% of housing units are renter occupied.

2.57% are vacant.

Commute

Car
76.67%
Public Transportation
1.75%
Walk to Work
0.43%
Work from Home
19.00%
Other
1.28%

The median travel time to work is 25 minutes.

People

Population
71,045
Median Age
34.70
Median Household Size
3.27

Education

High School
22.82%
Associate’s Degree
10.96%
Bachelor’s Degree
18.07%
Graduate Degree
8.30%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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