NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1725 La Plaza Dr San Marcos, CA 92078

Estimated Value: $2,274,000 - $2,869,525

6 Beds
6 Baths
5,019 Sq Ft
$507/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 23, 2020

Last sale price $1,499,900 $299 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,900/month

207 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Attached Guest House
  • RV Gated
  • Automatic Gate
  • Discovery Elementary School Rated A
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Panoramic View

About This Home

As of December 2020

Gorgeous custom home with expansive VIEWS! Enter to soaring ceilings and sweeping panoramic VIEWS! Features include: traditional floor-plan with living room, family room and master fireplaces (faux in master), formal dining, upgraded master bath, newer dual-paned windows, kitchen with granite counter tops & center island, hardwood floors, skylights, instant hot water, lower level with one permitted accessory end-unit, middle unit connects to main house.Many more upgrades.Call Agent for details re: rentals [Supplement]: Enjoy all Lake San Marcos has to offer including 80-acre lake with boating and fishing, Executive (par 3) and Championship golf courses, fine dining at the upstairs Decoy Restaurant located on the lake, or casual dining in downstairs Dockside open air restaurant. Casual dining is also available at the Country Club (The Grill) on the large course or at the Tap In Tavern on the Executive course. There are numerous clubs and organizations available to join. 24 hour security is available for approximately $330 annual. Lake and Lodge membership fees are $600 annual and allow use of the pools tennis courts, paddle ball and pickle ball, a 10% discount at the Grill on applicable items. Close to Restaurant Row, movies, award-winning schools and easy freeway access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heide Warren

eXp Realty of California, Inc License #01005698 Listed on: 02/24/2020

eXp Realty of California, Inc

Co-Listed By

James Nesbitt

eXp Realty of California, Inc License #01899483

Last Buyer's Agent

Chirag Mehta

HomeSmart Realty West License #01293351

HomeSmart Realty West

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,548

Year Built

  • Built in 1986 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.26 Acre Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • 6 Open Parking Spaces
  • Attached Carport
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Automatic Gate
  • RV Gated
  • Golf Cart Garage

Property Views

  • River
  • Lake
  • Panoramic
  • Golf Course
  • Canyon

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,019 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Home Office
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • 6 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Wrap Around Porch
  • Open Patio
  • Fire Pit

Additional Homes

  • Attached Guest House

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Purifier
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2224501000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,548

Year Built

Built in 1986 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Lake San Marcos
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2224501000
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 5019.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Storage, Sunken Living Room, Two Story Ceilings, Wet Bar
  • Stories: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit
  • Levels: Two
  • Price Per Square Foot: 298.84
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Formal Entry, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Office, Separate Family Room
  • Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub, Shower, Bathtub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Guest House Attached
  • View: Canyon, Golf Course, Lake, Panoramic, River
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio Open, Rear Porch, Stone, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway, Gated, Golf Cart Garage, Private, RV Gated
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 6.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Purifier
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs

Schools

  • School District: San Marcos Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 54885.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.2600

Multi Family

  • Lot Size Area: 54885.0000 Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2022
Sold by
Karras James G and Karras Tracy L
Bought by
Karras Family Trust and Karras
Total Days on Market
207
Current Estimated Value
$2,544,631

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2020
Sold by
Demuth Robert W and Galasinski Robert J
Bought by
Karras James C and Karras Tracy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$899,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2016
Sold by
Galasinski Robert J
Bought by
Muth Robert W and Galasinski Robert J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2002
Sold by
Strawser Lester C and Strawser Anna M
Bought by
Galasinski Robert J

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
5.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1993
Sold by
Strawser L C and Strawser Anna M
Bought by
Strawser Lester C and Strawser Anna M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 1993
Sold by
Strawser Lester C and Strawser Anna M
Bought by
Strawser L C and Strawser Anna M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Karras Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Karras James C $1,500,000 First American Title Ins Co
Muth Robert W -- None Available
Galasinski Robert J $950,000 First American Title Co
Strawser Lester C -- --
Strawser L C -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Karras James C $899,000
Previous Owner Galasinski Robert J $1,000,000
Previous Owner Galasinski Robert J $200,000
Previous Owner Galasinski Robert J $650,000
Previous Owner Galasinski Robert J $650,000
Previous Owner Strawser Lester C $100,000
Previous Owner Strawser L C $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/23/2020 12/23/20 Sold $1,499,900 -10.5% $299 / Sq Ft
09/18/2020 09/18/20 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2020 02/24/20 For Sale $1,675,000 0.0% $334 / Sq Ft
01/22/2015 01/22/15 Rented $1,700 0.0% --
01/22/2015 01/22/15 For Rent $1,700 -- --
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 $17,548 $1,623,537 $865,945 $757,592
2024 $17,548 $1,591,704 $848,966 $742,738
2023 $17,213 $1,560,495 $832,320 $728,175
2022 $17,058 $1,529,898 $816,000 $713,898
2021 $16,785 $1,499,900 $800,000 $699,900
2020 $14,015 $1,258,084 $264,858 $993,226
2019 $13,861 $1,233,416 $259,665 $973,751
2018 $13,418 $1,209,232 $254,574 $954,658
2017 $13,155 $1,185,523 $249,583 $935,940
2016 $12,958 $1,162,279 $244,690 $917,589
2015 $12,762 $1,144,821 $241,015 $903,806
2014 $12,465 $1,122,396 $236,294 $886,102
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: 200011852

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 222-450-10