About this home

Very motivated seller is offering this fixer upper on approximately half-acre lot in the rolling hills of Vista, 519 Mason Rd presents a rare opportunity to restore, reimagine, or redevelop a property with exceptional upside potential. This 1950-built single-story residence offers approximately 1,540 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an attached 3-car garage, including one bay previously converted to office space. Mature trees, natural landscape elements, and a spacious lot create a private rural-residential setting while remaining conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and major commuter routes throughout Vista and North San Diego County. The surrounding area features larger custom homes, estate-style properties, and expansive lots that contribute to the property's strong future potential.

Facts and features

Schools

• Mission Meadows Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 1.2 mi

  6

• Vista High School

  high · 9-12 · 1.3 mi

  4

• Roosevelt Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 2.6 mi

  3

• Growing Tree Academy

  elementary · PK-1 · 1.0 mi

• Growing Tree Academy

  elementary · K-1 · 1.0 mi

• Learning Village

  elementary · K · 1.0 mi

Price history

• Jul 16, 2026 · Price Changed$575,000
• Jun 20, 2026 · Price Changed$590,000
• May 21, 2026 · Listed$599,000
• Jun 13, 1984 · Sold$93,000
• Jan 4, 1979 · Sold$82,500

Tax history

• 2025$2,212 tax · $196,492 assessed
• 2024$2,086 tax · $192,640 assessed
• 2023$2,035 tax · $185,161 assessed
• 2022$2,029 tax · $181,531 assessed
• 2021$1,908 tax · $177,973 assessed
• 2020$1,900 tax · $176,149 assessed
• 2019$1,871 tax · $172,696 assessed
• 2018$1,778 tax · $169,311 assessed

Home value

$584,593

• Quantarium$584,593
• Collateral Analytics$569,000
• Cotality$585,200

Where it is