$519,000
SOLD APR 4, 2025

1026 San Marino Dr San Marcos, CA 92078

1 Bed
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft
$584/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$577 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Mountain View
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Discovery Elementary School Rated A
  • Bonus Room
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to this updated single-level condo nestled in the tranquil and picturesque Lake San Marcos community. The inviting, covered front porch and sitting area is perfect for relaxing. Step inside to discover a bright, open floor plan, featuring large windows and a slider that showcase mountain views and seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living. The remodeled kitchen is a chef’s dream, boasting sleek stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a layout that flows effortlessly into the dining and living areas—ideal for hosting gatherings. A bonus office/guest room with pull-down attic storage access provides extra flexibility. The spacious primary bedroom is a peaceful retreat, complete with a large walk-in closet. End-unit condo, with only one shared wall, in-unit laundry, a designated carport parking space + more storage! The well-maintained community is surrounded by lush landscaping and serene grassy areas. Take advantage of resort-style amenities at Lake San Marcos, 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, paddle tennis courts, boat house and boat rentals, clubhouse, billiard room and more! Plus, this prime location offers easy access to top-rated schools, shopping, dining, and freeway connections. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy the best of Lake San Marcos living in a move-in ready home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chad Dannecker

Compass License #01459513 Listed on: 12/10/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Chad Dannecker

Compass License #01459513 Listed on: 12/10/2024

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,397

Year Built

  • Built in 1972 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $584 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Patio Home
  • Clay Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Linoleum Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Stove
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Attached Carport

Schools

  • San Marcos Unified School District Elementary And Middle School
  • San Marcos Unified School District High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System
  • Separate Water Meter
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Covered patio or porch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 221-220-22-12

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), exterior bldg maintenance, limited insurance, water
  • 2 Units
  • Lake San Marcos Condos 1 Association, Phone Number (760) 634-4700
  • Lake San Marcos Condo Community

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,397

Year Built

Built in 1972 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$584 per month

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Attached
  • Attached Style: Patio/Garden
  • Residential Styles: All Other Attached
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Market Area: North County
  • Cross Street: La Fiesta Way
  • Neighborhood: LAKE SAN MARCOS
  • Estimated Living Space: 500 to 999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 583.22
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 576.67
  • Residential Unit Location: No Unit Above or Below, No Unit Above, No Unit Below, End Unit, 1 common wall
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 576.67
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 2
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1972
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Shower, Stone Counters
  • Flooring: Linoleum/Vinyl
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Stove, Electric Cooking
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Bonus Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16x14
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Closet Stacked, Inside
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 900
  • Total Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco, Wood
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio: Covered, Porch, Porch - Front
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • View: Mountains/Hills, Parklike
  • Three or more Steps To Entry: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Non Garage Parking: Carport, Carport Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Heat Pump(s), Electric
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Lake San Marcos Condo
  • Total Fees: 7002.0
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions
  • Units In Building: 2
  • Total Number of Units: 25
  • Property Management Company: Prescott
  • Property Management Phone: 760-634-4700
  • Community: LAKE SAN MARCOS
  • Complex Features: Laundry Facilities
  • Home Owner Association: Lake San Marcos Condos 1
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Limited Insurance, Water
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 583.5
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 760-634-4700
  • Association Amenities: Pet Rules, Pets Permitted

Association/Amenities

  • Entry Level Unit: 2

Fee Information

  • Total Monthly Fees: 584

Schools

  • School District URL: http://www.smusd.org/
  • Elementary School: San Marcos Unified School District
  • Elementary School Website: http://www.smusd.org/
  • High School: San Marcos Unified School District
  • Middle School Url: http://www.smusd.org/
  • Middle School: San Marcos Unified School District

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0 (Common Interest)
  • Site: Curbs, Public Street, Sidewalks, Street Paved, Landscaped
  • Topography: Level
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 221-220-22-12
  • Map Code Column: C
  • Map Code Page: 1128
  • Map Code Row: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2025
Sold by
Evans Ronald and Evans Shirley Mae
Bought by
Stier Edward B
Current Estimated Value
$511,876

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2025
Sold by
Torrinello-Stier Stephanie
Bought by
Stier Edward B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2019
Closed on
Apr 19, 2019
Sold by
Edwards Shelly Lynn
Bought by
Evans Ronald and Evans Shirley Mae M
Seller's Agent
Jason Waldie
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Arlis Travis
Compass
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
3.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.98%
Original Mortgage
$270,750
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2015
Closed on
Jun 30, 2015
Sold by
Macdonald Betty I
Bought by
Edwards Shelly Lynn
Seller's Agent
Deanna Faraone
Town Square Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Jason Waldie
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$195,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.62%
Original Mortgage
$185,250
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2003
Sold by
Macdonald Betty I
Bought by
Macdonald Betty I

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1999
Sold by
Everett Montague
Bought by
Macdonald Betty I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
2.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 1998
Sold by
Jacobs Evelyn and Sollin Rolf V
Bought by
Everett Montague

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 1998
Sold by
Christopher Catherine E
Bought by
Everett Montague

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 1998
Sold by
Stanley Christopher
Bought by
Christoper Stanley G and Christopher Catherine E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 1992
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $515,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $285,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $195,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Individual Deed $98,000 First American Title Ins Co
Individual Deed $44,500 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Grant Deed $44,500 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $76,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $180,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $79,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $294,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $270,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $185,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $185,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Sold $519,000 -1.1% $577 / Sq Ft
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Pending -- -- --
12/10/2024 12/10/24 For Sale $524,900 +84.2% $583 / Sq Ft
05/16/2019 05/16/19 Sold $285,000 +3.6% $317 / Sq Ft
04/15/2019 04/15/19 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2019 04/02/19 For Sale $275,000 +41.0% $306 / Sq Ft
08/14/2015 08/14/15 Sold $195,000 0.0% $232 / Sq Ft
07/22/2015 07/22/15 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2015 06/19/15 For Sale $195,000 -- $232 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,397 $311,684 $240,600 $71,084
2023 $3,332 $305,574 $235,883 $69,691
2022 $3,286 $299,583 $231,258 $68,325
2021 $3,235 $293,710 $226,724 $66,986
2020 $3,207 $290,700 $224,400 $66,300
2019 $2,294 $206,935 $143,263 $63,672
2018 $2,221 $202,878 $140,454 $62,424
2017 $2,176 $198,900 $137,700 $61,200
2016 $2,139 $195,000 $135,000 $60,000
2015 $1,355 $125,311 $50,802 $74,509
2014 -- $122,857 $49,807 $73,050
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 240028229

San Diego MLS

APN: 221-220-22-12