2208 Sunset Drive, Escondido, CA 92025 (MLS # 260023827)
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Property Type(s) :
Single Family
Last Updated
9/30/2026
Tract
SOUTHEAST ESCONDIDO
Year Built
1961
Community
North County
Garage Spaces
2.0
County
San Diego
Additional Details
AIR
Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING
Yes
APPLIANCES
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
AREA
North County
CONSTRUCTION
Stucco
FIREPLACE
Yes
GARAGE
Attached Garage, Yes
HEAT
Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
LOT
0
LOT DIMENSIONS
.25 to .5 AC
PARKING
Attached
SEWER
Septic Tank
STORIES
1
SUBDIVISION
SOUTHEAST ESCONDIDO
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