$555,000
PENDING $20K PRICE DROP

868 S Rancho Santa fe Rd Unit A San Marcos, CA 92078

Palomar Estates Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,997/month

Total Views 7,465
2 Beds
2 Baths
948 Sq Ft
$585 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • La Costa Meadows Elementary Rated A
  • Community Pool
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

An amazing opportunity to own this beautiful and quiet two bedroom, downstairs condo.This property also has two full baths and an in-unit full size laundry. There is a large sliding glass door that leads out to a very secluded outdoor patio to relax in and watch the sunrise. There are brand-new stylish laminate floors as well as a freshly painted kitchen. Keep the temperature nice and cool with the AC unit. A garage is also included to park your car and store belongings. There are a lot of benefits that are included with the HOA, such as a pristine pool, lovely tennis courts and maintained grounds. It is in an incredibly walkable location to Lake San Marcos and lots of delicious restaurants nearby, as well as two very close grocery stores. Perfect for first-time homebuyers or as an investment property.

Listing Agent

Jesse & Rena Frey

Brush Realty License #01926355 Listed on: 07/13/2025

Brush Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,547

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

HOA Fees

  • $600 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 948 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Full Size Washer or Dryer
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 221-611-12-60

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), exterior bldg maintenance, trash pickup
  • 8 Units
  • Sommerset By The Lake Association
  • Sommerset By The Lake Community

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,547

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$600 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Attached
  • Residential Styles: All Other Attached
  • Market Area: North County
  • Cross Street: San Marcos Blvd
  • Neighborhood: Lake San Marcos
  • LP / Sq Ft: 585.44
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 585.44
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Stories In Building: 2
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1986
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • Allow Comments Review: No
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Unit Number Space Number: A
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Washer, Electric Range
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Area, Master Bdrm 2, Laundry
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12x12
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Closet Full Sized
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 948
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Pool: Community/Common
  • Roof: Tile/Clay

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Non Garage Parking: Assigned
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property, Public
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Sommerset By The Lake
  • Total Fees: 7200.0
  • Units In Building: 8
  • Total Number of Units: 200
  • Community: SAN MARCOS
  • Home Owner Association: Sommerset by the lake
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Trash Pickup
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 600.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 5555555555

Association/Amenities

  • Entry Level Unit: 1

Fee Information

  • Total Monthly Fees: 600

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0 (Common Interest)
  • Topography: Slope Gentle
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 221-611-12-60

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $4,547 $288,069 $210,262 $77,807
2024 $4,547 $282,422 $206,140 $76,282
2023 $4,489 $276,886 $202,099 $74,787
2022 $4,447 $271,458 $198,137 $73,321
2021 $4,397 $266,136 $194,252 $71,884
2020 $4,324 $263,408 $192,261 $71,147
2019 $4,291 $258,244 $188,492 $69,752
2018 $4,192 $253,182 $184,797 $68,385
2017 $4,117 $248,219 $181,174 $67,045
2016 $4,075 $243,353 $177,622 $65,731
2015 $2,721 $239,698 $174,954 $64,744
2014 $2,659 $235,003 $171,527 $63,476
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Price Changed $555,000 -3.5% $585 / Sq Ft
07/13/2025 07/13/25 For Sale $575,000 -- $607 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $72,000 Old Republic Title Company
Deed $103,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $107,500 New Conventional
Closed $125,250 New Conventional
Closed $129,000 New Conventional
Closed $125,000 Unknown
Closed $64,600 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $60,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $48,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $20,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250033331

San Diego MLS

APN: 221-611-12-60