NOT LISTED FOR SALE

970 Marlin Dr Vista, CA 92084

Estimated Value: $617,000 - $623,784

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,278 Sq Ft
$485/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 8, 2025

Last sale price $625,000 $489 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,236 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Pool
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Home Office
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome to this charming and well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome located in Vista, CA. Step inside to discover a recently updated kitchen featuring modern finishes, sleek countertops, and plenty of cabinet space. The bright and open living area flows seamlessly to a private, fenced-in patio/yard area. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, including a large primary suite with a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom for your convenience and privacy. New roof, kitchen, & HVAC in 2022. New A/C in 2023. Additional highlights include an attached 2-car garage, in-unit laundry, and central A/C. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, the Vista library, and easy access to the 78 freeway, this is a fantastic opportunity to own a lovely townhome in a desirable North County location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Freitag

Keller Williams Realty License #02037586 Listed on: 07/24/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Sundell

LRS Realty and Management, Inc License #02138246

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • Wood Fence

HOA Fees

  • $395 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,278 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), roof maintenance, water
  • 3 Units
  • Iconic Property Mgmt Association
  • Vista Townhomes Community
  • Vista Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$395 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Unit Levels: 3 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Association Fees: 395.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Inclusions: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Roof Maintenance, Water
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 66719
  • Subdivision Name: VISTA
  • BuildingName: Vista Townhomes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Living Area: 1278.0
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2025-09-09T22:57:24Z
  • ADU_YesNo: No
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • FullAddress: 970 Marlin Dr
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • ShortSale: No
  • SupplementRemarks: Welcome to this charming and well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome located in Vista, CA. Step inside to discover a recently updated kitchen featuring modern finishes, sleek countertops, and plenty of cabinet space. The bright and open living area flows seamlessly to a private, fenced-in patio/yard area. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, including a large primary suite with a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom for your convenience and privacy. New roof, kitchen, & HVAC in 2022. New A/C in 2023. Additional highlights include an attached 2-car garage, in-unit laundry, and central A/C. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, the Vista library, and easy access to the 78 freeway, this is a fantastic opportunity to own a lovely townhome in a desirable North County location.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Gas Range, Counter Top, Gas Cooking
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool Features: Community/Common
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: Electric
  • Water Source: Other/Remarks
  • HeatSource: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Iconic Property Mgmt
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2025
Closed on
Aug 22, 2025
Sold by
Sobrino Patrick Andrew and Sobrino Elena Michele
Bought by
Dalton Cole Joseph and Shimmin Christie Jeanine
Seller's Agent
Scott Freitag
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Sundell
LRS Realty and Management, Inc
List Price
$624,900
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.02%
Views
71
Current Estimated Value
$619,946

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,054
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.28%
Original Mortgage
$425,000
Outstanding Balance
$424,633
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$195,313

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2022
Closed on
Apr 15, 2022
Sold by
Fitzgerald Christopher and Fitzgerald Brenda
Bought by
Sobrino Patrick and Sobrino Elena
Seller's Agent
Amy Jensen
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Victoria Torres
RE/MAX TerraSol
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$563,000
Premium/Discount to List
$64,000
12.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.17%
Original Mortgage
$522,500
Interest Rate
4.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 26, 2017
Closed on
Jan 8, 2018
Sold by
Murakami Michael K
Bought by
Fitzgerald Christopher and Fitzgerald Brenda
Seller's Agent
Erica Miller
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Amy Jensen
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$325,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.77%
Original Mortgage
$243,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2016
Sold by
Murakami Michael K
Bought by
Murakami Michael K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 1993
Bought by
Murakami Michael K
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dalton Cole Joseph $625,000 Chicago Title
Sobrino Patrick $563,000 Ticor Title
Fitzgerald Christopher $325,000 Equity Title San Diego
Murakami Michael K -- None Available
Murakami Michael K $101,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dalton Cole Joseph $425,000
Previous Owner Sobrino Patrick $522,500
Previous Owner Fitzgerald Christopher $243,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Sold $625,000 0.0% $489 / Sq Ft
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2025 07/25/25 For Sale $624,900 +11.0% $489 / Sq Ft
05/06/2022 05/06/22 Sold $563,000 +12.8% $441 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/13/2022 04/13/22 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2022 04/06/22 For Sale $499,000 +53.5% $390 / Sq Ft
01/31/2018 01/31/18 Sold $325,000 0.0% $254 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/04/2018 01/04/18 Pending -- -- --
12/26/2017 12/26/17 For Sale $325,000 -- $254 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

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 $6,927 $597,455 $321,708 $275,747
2024 $6,927 $567,000 $305,000 $262,000
2023 $6,465 $527,000 $283,000 $244,000
2022 $4,523 $348,464 $187,635 $160,829
2021 $4,423 $341,632 $183,956 $157,676
2020 $4,395 $338,130 $182,070 $156,060
2019 $4,333 $331,500 $178,500 $153,000
2018 $2,311 $153,866 $48,492 $105,374
2017 $2,279 $150,850 $47,542 $103,308
2016 $2,226 $147,893 $46,610 $101,283
2015 $2,209 $145,672 $45,910 $99,762
2014 $2,159 $142,819 $45,011 $97,808
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250034448

San Diego MLS

APN: 176-351-05

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