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A rare architectural offering in Vista, this thoughtfully updated single-level home blends iconic design with modern functionality. Originally a mid-century modern classic by renowned designers Cliff May and Chris Choate, the home has been enhanced with nearly 1,000 sq ft of permitted living space. Offering 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, the home features high ceilings, seamless indoor-outdoor living with floor-to-ceiling windows, and industrial aesthetic finishes with concrete elements throughout. A modern rustic charm paired with warm industrial finishes creates a space that feels both modern, yet cozy. The beautifully updated kitchen showcases high-end appliances, marble countertops, a massive custom island, and built-in bench seating. Step outside to a backyard designed for effortless entertaining and outdoor living, featuring a covered outdoor kitchen and a spacious private lot with room for a pool or additional amenities. Conveniently located near top-rated schools, dining, shopping, and major highways, this is a truly distinctive property that stands apart.
| Address |
196 Santa Clara Drive
Vista, CA 92083 |
| Listing Status | Active |
| Asking Price | $1,168,000 |
| Original Listing | $1,168,000 @ 2026-04-30 |
| Property Condition | Updated/Remodeled |
| Square Footage | 2560 sf |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Full Bathrooms | 4 |
| Directions | Santa Clara Dr & Amador Ave |
| Market Area | 92083 - Vista |
| Complex | Vista |
| School District | Not Listed |
| Age Restriction | 0 |
| Property Type | |
| Mello-Roos Fee | $0 |
| HOA Fee | $0 |
| HOA Features | Sidewalks |
| County | San Diego |
| Assessor Parcel# | 1640230100 |
| Geographic Areas | |
| Highway Locator |
West of I-15 East of I-5 North of SR-78 |
| Ocean Distance | 5.5 miles |
| Style | Single Family Residence |
| Material | Not Listed |
| Lot Size | ~ 12,300 sf |
| Fencing | Not Listed |
| Topography | Not Listed |
| Roof | Shake |
| Entry Steps | 1 |
| Swimming Pool | None |
| Patio | Enclosed |
| Parking |
Garage
RV Access/Parking
Driveway
Total Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Non-Garage Spaces:
0 -
|
| View | Neighborhood |
| Year Built | 1970 (source: Public Records) |
| Laundry Location | In Garage |
| Elevator | Not Listed |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Central |
| Sewer/Septic | Public Sewer |
| Fireplaces | Dining Room,Wood Burning (1) |
| Interior Features | Copper Plumbing Partial, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters |
| Additional Parcels | No |
| Appliances | Yes |
| Assessments | No |
| Association | No |
| Association Fee 2 | 0 |
| Attached Garage | Yes |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 0 |
| Carport Spaces | 0 |
| Common Walls | No Common Walls |
| Construction Materials | Wood Siding, Board & Batten Siding, Concrete, Glass, Drywall Walls |
| Cooling | Yes |
| Eating Area | Breakfast Nook |
| Entry Location | 1 |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter, Slab |
| Heating | Yes |
| High School District | Vista Unified |
| Land Lease | No |
| Laundry | Yes |
| Levels | One |
| Living Area Source | Assessor |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Features | Sprinklers None, 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard, Garden, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Back Yard |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 4 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 4 |
| New Construction | No |
| Number Of Units Total | 1 |
| Number Remotes | 0 |
| Parking | Yes |
| Patio | Yes |
| Pool Private | No |
| Property Attached | No |
| Road Frontage Type | City Street |
| Room Bathroom Features | Upgraded, Shower in Tub, Main Floor Full Bath, Double Sinks in Primary Bath, Remodeled |
| Room Kitchen Features | Tile Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Kitchen Island |
| Sprinklers | No |
| Tax Model | |
| View | Yes |
| Well Depth | 0 |
| Well Gallons Per Minute | 0 |
| Well Pump Horsepower | 0 |
| Well Report | No |
| Window Features | Casement Windows, Wood Frames, Skylight(s) |
| Platform | CRMLS |
| AOR | Pacific West |
| MLS Number | PW26093958 |
| Courtesy of | T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants |
| Listing Agent |
Mary
Oh
714-595-1787 |
https://www.delmarvalley.com/PW26093958