Detached Home Just Leased in San Diego - Near Lake Murray

8346 Lake Baca Dr, San Diego

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$4,200
Monthly Rent
1,688
Square Feet
3 / 2
Bed / Bath
Type
Single-Family
The Placement

Leased in San Diego: a detached home on Lake Baca Drive at $4,200 a month.

The lease closed at $4,200/month after the home was priced against active San Diego comparables, marketed with professional photography, and shown to prospective tenants who were screened before signing. The result: a qualified tenant and a short stretch of vacancy for the owner.

The work behind that number is the part owners care about. Pricing came from an on-market rent survey rather than a guess, so the home listed at a rate the San Diego market would actually pay - high enough to protect the owner's return, grounded enough to avoid sitting empty. Every applicant went through background, credit, and rental-history checks before a lease was drafted. For an owner, that combination - accurate pricing plus disciplined screening - is what turns a listing into a signed lease without weeks of carrying costs.

Property Overview

Why did this San Diego home lease so quickly ?

It leased quickly because a detached, single-story floor plan with 1,688 square feet was priced accurately for the San Diego market and reached qualified renters through professional marketing.

Address
8346 Lake Baca Dr
Neighborhood
San Carlos, San Diego
Layout
3 Bed · 2 Bath
Living Area
1,688 Sq Ft
Type
Single-Family, Detached
Leased At
$4,200 / month

Pricing set from a live rent survey

The asking rent came from active San Diego comparables, not a round-number guess - priced to hold the owner's return while staying inside what the market pays.

A detached single-story layout

1,688 square feet with no shared walls and a private yard is the format that moves fastest here, so the listing drew steady interest from the start.

Professional photography and reach

The home was listed with professional photos across the major rental platforms, so it showed well and reached the widest pool of qualified renters.

Screened before the lease was drafted

Every applicant cleared background, credit, and rental-history checks first - the step that protects the owner and keeps the placement solid.

Neighborhood & Market

What is San Diego like to rent in?

San Diego is a settled east-county neighborhood built around Lake Murray and the trails of Mission Trails Regional Park, where detached homes rent steadily to people who want space and quiet within reach of the I-8 and SR-125.

Rental demand

Detached homes in San Diego see steady, year-round interest from renters looking for room and a yard over apartment living.

Typical 3-bed range
$3,900-$4,600

Where well-kept detached 3-bedroom homes here generally rent; this placement at $4,200 sits squarely in that band.

Inventory

Available detached rentals stay limited, which keeps competition on the homes that do reach the market.

Why detached moves fast

No shared walls and private outdoor space are what renters here prioritize, so single-family homes spend fewer days listed.

Outdoor access

Lake Murray and Mission Trails Regional Park are the anchors - a real amenity that keeps this pocket in demand.

Commuter reach

Quick access to the I-8 and SR-125 connects San Diego to the rest of the county, widening the renter pool.

The Cost of Vacancy

An empty month is the most expensive month.

Per-day figure is $4,200 ÷ 30, shown as arithmetic. The 2-3 week window is our stated target, not a guarantee.

$4,200

The monthly rent this home now earns - the exact figure a vacant month costs the owner.

~$138

What that rent works out to per day, so every week a home sits empty adds up quickly.

2-3 wks

Our target window to lease a well-priced, well-kept San Carlos home and stop the bleed.

Owner Questions

What San Diego owners ask before they list.

How long does it take to lease a detached home in San Diego?
When a well-kept detached home is priced from live comparables and marketed with professional photos, San Diego homes generally lease within a couple of weeks - our working target is two to three. Overpricing is the single most common reason a listing sits longer.
How was the $4,200 rent decided?
We ran an on-market survey of comparable San Diego rentals and set the price where the market would meet it - high enough to protect the owner's return, grounded enough to avoid weeks of vacancy. Accurate pricing is what leases a home, not an optimistic number.
What does your tenant screening cover?
Every applicant goes through background checks, credit evaluation, and a review of prior rental history before a lease is drafted. The goal is a qualified, reliable tenant placed under a compliant lease - the part of the process that protects the property long after move-in.
Should I allow pets on a San Diego rental?
It's the owner's call, but allowing pets widens the applicant pool meaningfully in a neighborhood built around yards and trails. We can pair a pet policy with an additional deposit so the property stays protected while the listing reaches more qualified renters.
What are your management fees?
We charge a flat 8% monthly management fee with no inspection fees, no lease-renewal fees, and no maintenance markups, and the first month of management is on us. Owners get real-time financials through a 24/7 owner portal, so there are no surprise line items.
How do you handle maintenance and rent collection?
Tenants submit maintenance requests around the clock and we coordinate licensed vendors to handle them. Rent is collected online through secure ACH transfers, and owners see statements and financial reporting in the owner portal in real time.
For More Information

Wondering what your San Diego home would rent for?

If you own a property in San Diego or nearby, we'll give you a straight read on its market rent and how quickly it should lease - no obligation. Whether you're facing a current vacancy or rethinking your current manager, Schedule a Free Consultation.

Erik Egelko, Palm Tree Properties

Erik Egelko

President
Professional Licenses
DRE#: 01984056 NMLS#: 2543934
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