$1,579,900
SOLD JUL 23, 2025
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,099 Sq Ft
7,860 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$510 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fishing
  • Panoramic View
  • Discovery Elementary School Rated A
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Updated Kitchen

About This Home

As of July 2025

Luxury Meets Lifestyle – Masterfully Renovated Estate in San Marcos Step into a home where thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and modern elegance converge. Located in one of San Marcos’ most desirable neighborhoods, 1052 Via Vera Cruz is a meticulously renovated 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence with two additional flex spaces on the main level—ideal for a home office, guest suite, or creative studio. No detail has been overlooked in this comprehensive transformation. Designed in collaboration with a professional interior designer, every inch of this home reflects curated style and elevated living. From wide-plank LVP flooring and designer lighting to a custom fireplace and fresh paint, the home exudes sophistication and warmth. The chef’s kitchen is a statement in form and function—featuring quartz countertops, new stainless steel appliances, premium fixtures, and a seamless flow ideal for both casual meals and entertaining. Retreat to a beautifully appointed primary suite complete with a spa-inspired bathroom, featuring a soaking tub, tiled walk-in shower, and elegant fixtures. Two additional bathrooms echo the same level of luxury and attention to detail. Behind the scenes, enjoy peace of mind with significant system upgrades: two brand-new 3-ton furnaces, new ductwork, replaced registers and thermostats, and a new roof with a 10-year warranty. Eco-conscious buyers will appreciate the SunStrong solar system, delivering both sustainability and savings. Outside, your private oasis awaits. Entertain in style with a resort-style swimming pool, custom BBQ island, covered Alumawood patio, and a stunning outdoor fireplace —all surrounded by fresh landscaping and total privacy. Located in the prestigious Discovery Hills community of San Marcos, this home offers an exceptional lifestyle with its proximity to upscale shopping and dining, surrounded by natural beauty, serene walking trails, and the tranquility of nearby Discovery Lake. Known for its refined charm and sought-after location, Discovery Hills is a neighborhood that perfectly balances luxury, comfort, and convenience. This is more than just a home—it’s a lifestyle statement. Perfectly move-in ready, extensively upgraded, and designed to impress.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paulette Pfeifer

socalhomeshop Inc. Brokerage Phone: 760-717-4919 License #02120346 Listed on: 04/24/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Larry Tadlock

Source California Realty License #01872943

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,334

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 7,860 Sq Ft Lot
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned SFR 1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,099 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Awning
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Sinks
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Discovery Elementary School
  • San Elijo Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • No Heating
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 13493
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2225710600
  • $1,632 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Fishing
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,334

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Solar panels
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: SFR 1
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2225710600
  • Year Built: 1998
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3099.00
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 509.81
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Bonus Room, Entry, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Spa Features: Heated, In Ground
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Privacy Toilet Door, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Soaking Tub, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower, Bathtub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Lighting
  • View: Hills, Neighborhood, Panoramic
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Clay
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: No
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Barbecue, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Horse Trails, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Biking, Dog Park, Fishing, Hiking, Lake, Park

Schools

  • School District: San Marcos Unified
  • Elementary School: Discovery
  • Middle School: San Elijo
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Elementary School: Discovery
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: San Elijo
  • Elementary School #2: DICELE
  • High School2: SANMAR2

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Park Nearby
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7860.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1804

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7860.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 013493
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1632.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2025
Closed on
Feb 10, 2025
Sold by
Aguilar Miryam Rivera
Bought by
New Fresh Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Paulette Pfeifer
socalhomeshop Inc.
Buyer's Agent
NonAgent Represented Buyer
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$249,000
-16.61%
Views
675

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
75.61%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Outstanding Balance
$174,406
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,391,369

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2006
Sold by
Aguilar Luis
Bought by
Rivera Aguilar Miryam

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2005
Sold by
Aguilar Luis
Bought by
Rivera Aguilar Miryam

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$572,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2005
Sold by
Loftin Damian A and Loftin Tracy B
Bought by
Aguilar Miryam Rivera

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$572,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2003
Sold by
Grant Gregory A and Grant Tressia M
Bought by
Loftin Damian A and Loftin Tracy B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
5.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 1998
Sold by
Kaufman & Broad Coastal Inc
Bought by
Grant Gregory A and Grant Tressia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,150
Interest Rate
6.88%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,250,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Alliance Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title Company
Grant Deed $715,000 Equity Title Company
Grant Deed $480,000 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed $284,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $175,000 New Conventional
Open $1,275,000 Construction
Previous Owner $650,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $572,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $68,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $240,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $125,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $120,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $320,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $227,150 No Value Available
Closed $28,350 No Value Available
Closed $80,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Sold $1,579,900 0.0% $510 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Off Market $1,579,900 -- --
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Price Changed $1,599,000 -3.0% $516 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $1,649,000 +31.9% $532 / Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Sold $1,250,000 -13.7% $403 / Sq Ft
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2025 01/31/25 Price Changed $1,449,000 -3.4% $468 / Sq Ft
01/19/2025 01/19/25 Price Changed $1,500,000 +0.1% $484 / Sq Ft
01/19/2025 01/19/25 For Sale $1,499,000 -- $484 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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
2025 $12,334 $989,330 $526,125 $463,205
2024 $12,334 $969,932 $515,809 $454,123
2023 $11,937 $939,093 $505,666 $433,427
2022 $12,567 $920,680 $495,751 $424,929
2021 $12,331 $902,629 $486,031 $416,598
2020 $11,979 $875,000 $467,000 $408,000
2019 $11,619 $840,000 $449,000 $391,000
2018 $11,235 $820,000 $439,000 $381,000
2017 $132 $770,000 $413,000 $357,000
2016 $9,840 $695,000 $373,000 $322,000
2015 $9,324 $650,000 $349,000 $301,000
2014 $8,816 $610,000 $328,000 $282,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2504007

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 222-571-06