"The Smart Lakeside Move: Detached, Updates, Attainable" WHAT WE LOVE: For buyers trying to find a detached home in San Diego County without shared walls or a luxury-tier price point, 10938 2nd St is the kind of opportunity that makes sense fast. Set near the western edge of Lakeside by Santee, this home delivers the real-life checklist: detached ownership, front yard, private backyard, driveway parking, attached two-car garage, solar, dual-pane windows, updated roof with gutters, xeriscape front yard, turf backyard, and meaningful updates already in place. The setting feels tucked back from the busier pace of town, with residential traffic, a quieter neighborhood feel, and rolling East County views that give the home a little more breathing room. Inside, the layout flows from the front living room with decorative hearth feature to an updated U-shaped kitchen with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, pull-out pantry storage, dining area, and a large family room that opens directly outside. The backyard is the emotional center of the home, with both the family room and primary suite opening to the covered patio/deck, where turf, bistro lights, misters, outdoor TV setup, mature fruit trees, privacy fencing, and a stonework lounge/fire-pit-style corner create the indoor-outdoor San Diego lifestyle without a high-maintenance yard. WHAT WE LOVE (CONT..): This home gives you a lot of the benefits people hope for in a detached property—yard space, garage function, privacy, and room to personalize—without requiring someone to start from zero. The primary suite is tucked toward the back of the home and features direct patio access, mirrored wardrobe doors, ceiling fan, spacious closet/dressing area, and an updated en-suite bath with wood-look tile, modern vanity, upgraded fixtures, and a large tiled stand-up shower. Secondary rooms offer useful flexibility, including one with closet, double doors, ceiling fan, and direct garage access that can function as a bedroom, office, guest space, hobby room, or everyday flex space depending on the buyer’s needs. Additional details include replaced carpet with upgraded underlayment, updated blinds, whole-house fan, Nest thermostat, newer kitchen disposal, laundry area, utility sink, built-in garage desk/work area, shelving, workbenches, insulated garage door, and a Lakeside address with fast access to the Santee side of East County. If you want to remodel over time, you can. If you want to move in and enjoy from day one, that path is already here.
