$979,000
PENDING $20K PRICE DROP

946 Carriage Dr San Marcos, CA 92069

Estimated payment $5,397/month

Total Views 10,711
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,119 Sq Ft
$462 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Multi-Level Bedroom
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • No HOA
  • Richland Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Neighborhood Views

About This Home

Beautifully Updated 4-Bedroom Home on Spacious Cul-de-Sac Lot – No HOA! Nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac, this charming 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers a rare combination of privacy, space, and thoughtful updates—plus no HOA and a 3-car garage. Sitting on an expansive lot, the home features a bright, open floor plan with soaring ceilings, a formal entry, combined living and dining spaces, and a cozy family room with a fireplace. The kitchen exudes cottage-style charm and offers ample storage and functionality. A bedroom and full bathroom on the main level provide ideal flexibility for guests or a home office. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite boasts vaulted ceilings, dual mirrored closets, and a luxurious soaking tub. Both upstairs bathrooms have been fully remodeled, with brand-new tile, plumbing, vanities, lighting, mirrors, paint, and flooring, plus barn door on Primary —completed July 8, 2025. Two additional bedrooms complete the upper level. Major system updates already completed include: Roof replaced approx. 10 years ago. New A/C condenser and furnace approx. 7 years ago. Windows and sliding doors replaced within the last 10 years approx. The large backyard offers endless potential—room for a pool, play structure, ADU, or outdoor entertaining. Conveniently located near top-rated schools, shopping, dining, and major highways, this home is move-in ready with all the big-ticket items already done. Home is virtually staged in some photos where stated "Virtually Staged". Bathrooms are as they are in the home, real not staged.

Listing Agent

Debbie Lawes

Palisade Realty Inc. Brokerage Email: debbielawes@mac.com License #01455553 Listed on: 05/31/2025

Palisade Realty Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,170

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 8,865 Sq Ft Lot
  • Density is 11-15 Units/Acre
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 2,119 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Entryway
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Multi-Level Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • No Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 13260
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2182911900
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,170

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2182911900
  • Year Built: 1979
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2119.00
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 462.01
  • Room Type: Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Multi-Level Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: No
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: San Marcos Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 11-15 Units/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8865.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2035

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 8865.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 100

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 13260

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

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 $2,170 $918,000 $663,000 $255,000
2024 $2,170 $200,486 $54,401 $146,085
2023 $2,128 $196,556 $53,335 $143,221
2022 $2,098 $192,703 $52,290 $140,413
2021 $2,062 $188,925 $51,265 $137,660
2020 $2,042 $186,989 $50,740 $136,249
2019 $2,018 $183,324 $49,746 $133,578
2018 $1,952 $179,730 $48,771 $130,959
2017 $133 $176,207 $47,815 $128,392
2016 $1,881 $172,753 $46,878 $125,875
2015 $1,853 $170,159 $46,174 $123,985
2014 $1,810 $166,827 $45,270 $121,557
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/09/2025 09/09/25 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Price Changed $979,000 -2.0% $462 / Sq Ft
05/31/2025 05/31/25 For Sale $999,000 -- $471 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Individual Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $775,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2505349

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 218-291-19