$1,650,000
SOLD JAN 3, 2025

2781 Dove Tail Dr San Marcos, CA 92078

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,748 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$440 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Bonus Room
  • Hiking Trails
  • Carrillo Elementary Rated A
  • Home Gym
  • 3 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of January 2025

LOCATION and LUXURY intersects with VIEWS and VALUE! You will be hard pressed to find a superior property in all of San Elijo Hills. This stunning home offers a multitude of living spaces that allows you to tailor it specifically to you and your family's needs. You will be delighted by exquisite design elements throughout the entire home with a gourmet, chef's kitchen being the epicenter of all of it! Do you need a home office or gym? Formal dining room or game room? What about multiple family rooms or an over-sized garage for all of your toys or hobbies? Well, you are in luck because you can have it all! And all of this interior freedom and luxury comes perfectly situated at the highest elevated street in the neighborhood of Old Creek Ranch with jaw dropping, panoramic views of the horizon. You will be delighted to discover several areas to enjoy your private backyard while soaking in the abundant views of nature! And although it's easy to get lost in this idyllic, natural setting...don't forget the convenience of San Elijo Hills and the wealth of amenities that come hand in hand with the community. Travel by foot or wheels to the local town-center for dining, shopping, and sipping! Or head the other direction to our coastal communities of Encinitas and Carlsbad which are close neighbors to the west of us. And highly coveted schools, parks, hiking, and outdoor leisure are right out your front door! Be sure to explore the virtual 3D tour, then come view the property in person and start 2025 off in your new sanctuary!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Willie Wilson

Whole Life Properties Brokerage Email: willie@wholelifeproperties.com License #01748127 Listed on: 10/31/2024

Co-Listed By

Laurelle Wilson

Whole Life Properties Brokerage Email: willie@wholelifeproperties.com License #01896587

Last Buyer's Agent

John Selby

Compass License #01772626

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,928

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Interior Spaces

  • 3,748 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Gym

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • No Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 14903
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2237720500
  • $2,849 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Old Creek HOA, Phone Number (858) 495-0900

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park
  • Hiking Trails

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,928

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$100 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Old Creek Ranch
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2237720500
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3748.00
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 440.23
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Bonus Room, Exercise Room

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: No
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Upper Level
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Hiking Trails, Management, Playground
  • Association Fee: 100.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Old Creek HOA
  • Phone: 858-495-0900
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Suburban, Hiking, Park

Schools

  • School District: San Marcos Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 8712.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 014903
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 2849.26

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2024
Closed on
Dec 18, 2024
Sold by
Mceachen Family Trust and Mceachen Benjamin K
Bought by
Oudshoorn Anique and Pramparo Tiziano
Seller's Agent
Willie Wilson
Whole Life Properties
Buyer's Agent
John Selby
Compass
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-2.65%
Views
66
Current Estimated Value
$1,687,840

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$37,840
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.88%
Original Mortgage
$1,320,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,312,049
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$365,783

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2019
Closed on
May 16, 2019
Sold by
Rosenbaum Ronald L and Labella Ondrea
Bought by
Mceachen Benjamin Koivunen and Mceachen Allison Rae
Seller's Agent
Mary Simmons-Maloney
eXp Realty of California, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Willie Wilson
Whole Life Properties
List Price
$965,000
Sold Price
$965,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.19%
Original Mortgage
$772,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2006
Sold by
Brookfield Oldcreek Llc
Bought by
Rosenbaum Ronald L and Labella Ondrea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,616
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
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 $1,650,000 Corinthian Title
Grant Deed $1,650,000 Corinthian Title
Grant Deed $965,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $806,500 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,320,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,320,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $772,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $729,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $80,616 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $644,929 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/03/2025 01/03/25 Sold $1,650,000 -1.5% $440 / Sq Ft
12/09/2024 12/09/24 Pending -- -- --
11/24/2024 11/24/24 Price Changed $1,675,000 -1.2% $447 / Sq Ft
11/21/2024 11/21/24 For Sale $1,695,000 0.0% $452 / Sq Ft
11/18/2024 11/18/24 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2024 10/31/24 For Sale $1,695,000 +75.6% $452 / Sq Ft
06/27/2019 06/27/19 Sold $965,000 0.0% $257 / Sq Ft
05/12/2019 05/12/19 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2019 05/06/19 For Sale $965,000 -- $257 / 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 $13,928 $1,076,470 $328,987 $747,483
2024 $13,928 $1,055,364 $322,537 $732,827
2023 $13,944 $1,034,671 $316,213 $718,458
2022 $13,758 $1,014,384 $310,013 $704,371
2021 $12,821 $994,495 $303,935 $690,560
2020 $13,447 $984,299 $300,819 $683,480
2019 $12,506 $890,000 $272,000 $618,000
2018 $12,179 $865,000 $265,000 $600,000
2017 $11,459 $800,000 $246,000 $554,000
2016 $11,218 $780,000 $240,000 $540,000
2015 $10,805 $740,000 $228,000 $512,000
2014 $10,316 $700,000 $216,000 $484,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2409622

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 223-772-05