$825,000
SOLD MAR 21, 2023

1286 Rue Saint Martin San Marcos, CA 92078

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,383 Sq Ft
$341/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$597 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Community Lake
  • Discovery Elementary School Rated A
  • Panoramic View
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of April 2025

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY (3/4 & 3/5) 1-4 PM EASY TO SHOW. CALL OR TEXT CINDY NAVAL 760-402-9276 FOR APPOINTMENT. This 1383 square foot, single-story townhome in “The Colony” of Lake San Marcos is very quiet with amazing views. This home also has an attached 2 car garage with a long driveway. Inside the garage is room for storage. NEW HVAC and Hot Water Heater. Walking through the front gate there is a private courtyard. Upon entering the home there are high ceilings in the living room with a gas fireplace. The kitchen has many cabinets, newer appliances, and a breakfast nook. Adjacent to the kitchen is an indoor laundry room. This house is a split plan with 2 master bedrooms, each having its own bathroom. Every room has a beautiful view with access to a large back patio. A perfect spot to unwind with a glass of wine. Walking distance to St. Mark Executive Golf Course and new Amalfi wine bar called Enoteca. HOA is $341/month which covers structure, roof, termite and common area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cindy Naval

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01965076 Listed on: 02/21/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Harder

Keller Williams RealtyLa Jolla License #02002359

Keller Williams RealtyLa Jolla

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,322

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • 1 Common Wall

HOA Fees

  • $341 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Golf Course
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,383 Sq Ft Home
  • Entryway
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • San Marcos High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • No Heating

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 222531
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2225310758

Community Details

Overview

  • 100 Units
  • The Colony Association, Phone Number (760) 407-7575
  • The Colony Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Water Sports
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,322

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$341 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: All Appliances, Washer and Dryer.
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: Townhouse
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2225310758
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1383.00 Square Feet
  • Entry Location: Front of House
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Appliances: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 596.53
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Great Room, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Two Masters

Exterior Features

  • View: City Lights, Golf Course, Hills, Panoramic
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Parking: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: No
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Clubhouse
  • Association Fee: 341.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: The Colony
  • Phone: 760-407-7575
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Golf, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Biking, Hiking, Lake, Park, Watersports

Schools

  • School District: San Marcos Unified
  • High School: San Marcos
  • High School: San Marcos
  • High School2: SANMAR2

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0689

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 3000.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 100

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 222531

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2023
Closed on
Mar 10, 2023
Sold by
Davis Living Trust
Bought by
Barnes Eric and Shaw Christine
Seller's Agent
Cindy Naval
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Matt Harder
Keller Williams RealtyLa Jolla
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.94%
Views
49
Current Estimated Value
$955,636

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$130,636
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.48%
Original Mortgage
$660,000
Outstanding Balance
$640,622
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$315,014

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2022
Sold by
Barbara J Davis Living Trust
Bought by
Davis Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2016
Sold by
Davis Barbara J
Bought by
Davis Barbara J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2011
Sold by
Fox Richard I and Fox Aline R
Bought by
Davis Barbara J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2004
Sold by
Scelsa John N and Scelsa Stella E
Bought by
Fox Richard I and Fox Aline R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1997
Sold by
Barbara Sumner and Klein Robert F
Bought by
Scelsa John M and Scelsa Stella E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 1994
Sold by
Sumner Barbara
Bought by
Sumner Barbara and Klein Robert F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,500
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1987
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 $825,000 Equity Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $425,000 California Title Company
Grant Deed $519,000 Equity Title Company San Die
Individual Deed $222,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed -- South Coast Title Company
Deed $242,500 --
Deed $155,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $430,700 Small Business Administration
Open $660,000 VA
Previous Owner $192,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Sold $970,000 +2.1% $701 / Sq Ft
03/16/2025 03/16/25 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 For Sale $950,000 +15.2% $687 / Sq Ft
03/21/2023 03/21/23 Sold $825,000 -2.9% $597 / Sq Ft
03/06/2023 03/06/23 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2023 02/21/23 For Sale $850,000 0.0% $615 / Sq Ft
06/17/2019 06/17/19 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
06/17/2019 06/17/19 For Rent $2,500 -- --
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 $9,322 $858,328 $624,631 $233,697
2024 $9,322 $841,499 $612,384 $229,115
2023 $5,703 $503,022 $366,064 $136,958
2022 $5,626 $503,022 $366,064 $136,958
2021 $5,539 $493,160 $358,887 $134,273
2020 $5,489 $488,105 $355,208 $132,897
2019 $5,432 $478,536 $348,244 $130,292
2018 $5,259 $469,154 $341,416 $127,738
2017 $762 $459,956 $334,722 $125,234
2016 $5,077 $450,938 $328,159 $122,779
2015 $4,998 $444,165 $323,230 $120,935
2014 $4,883 $435,466 $316,899 $118,567
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2300972

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 222-531-07-49