$503,000
SOLD AUG 20, 2025

974 Marlin Dr Vista, CA 92084

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,278 Sq Ft
$395/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$394 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Pool
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Views
  • No Heating

About This Home

As of August 2025

Don't miss out on this rare chance to secure a diamond in the rough, just waiting to be polished into a true masterpiece. With its affordability, prime location in the complex (top of the hill), and scope for improvement, it presents an exciting chance to create a delightful haven that you'll be proud to call home. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence is eagerly awaiting your tender loving care to transform it into a cozy and inviting abode. Only one shared wall, with a 2-car garage. 2 walk-in closets and vaulted ceilings. DIY, Contractor or Investor special. HOA still under $400 a month and includes a community pool and covers city water, exterior paint, and roof. Even better, the complex has a SFR/PUD classification for many lending options.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cindy Farfan

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Email: cindy@cindyfarfan.com License #01875084 Listed on: 07/26/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Debbie Avey

Staged Homes Real Estate License #01054144

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

HOA Fees

  • $395 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Split Level Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,278 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Property Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Additional Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Urban Location
  • No Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 8512
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1763510700
  • $767 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • 84 Units
  • Vista Townhomes Inc. Association, Phone Number (619) 930-9447
  • Iconic Property Management HOA
  • Maintained Community

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$395 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 1763510700
  • Year Built: 1979
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1278.00
  • Stories: 3
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Appliances: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Price Per Square Foot: 393.58
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Walk-In Closet

Exterior Features

  • Fence: No
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: No
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Garage

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pool, Maintenance Grounds
  • Association Fee: 395.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Vista Townhomes Inc. Association
  • Phone: 619-930-9447
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Urban
  • Association Management: Iconic Property management

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 0.03

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0300 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 84

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 008512
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 767.14

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2025
Closed on
Aug 15, 2025
Sold by
Mary Sue Mcdonald Living Trust and Mcdonald Mary Sue
Bought by
Avey Travis and Martedi Felicha Maria
Seller's Agent
Cindy Farfan
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Avey
Staged Homes Real Estate
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$503,000
Premium/Discount to List
$28,000
5.89%
Views
86
Current Estimated Value
$508,667

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,667
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.56%
Original Mortgage
$493,889
Outstanding Balance
$493,461
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$15,206

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2022
Sold by
Mcdonald Mary S
Bought by
Mary Sue Mcdonald Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 1991
Bought by
Mcdonald Mary S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 1988

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1983
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 $503,000 Lawyers Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $120,500 --
Deed $85,000 --
Deed $75,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $493,889 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Sold $503,000 +5.9% $394 / Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2025 07/26/25 For Sale $475,000 -- $372 / 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 $3,006 $217,314 $113,615 $103,699
2024 $3,006 $213,054 $111,388 $101,666
2023 $2,949 $208,877 $109,204 $99,673
2022 $2,941 $204,782 $107,063 $97,719
2021 $2,877 $200,767 $104,964 $95,803
2020 $2,855 $198,709 $103,888 $94,821
2019 $2,816 $194,813 $101,851 $92,962
2018 $2,710 $190,994 $99,854 $91,140
2017 $122 $187,250 $97,897 $89,353
2016 $2,609 $183,579 $95,978 $87,601
2015 $2,591 $180,823 $94,537 $86,286
2014 $2,531 $177,282 $92,686 $84,596
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2507365

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 176-351-07