San Marcos is located about 6 miles inland from the ocean and about 30 miles from downtown San Diego. The community covers about 24 square miles and, as of the 2017 census, had about 96,000 residents. Census data also indicate a fairly diverse population.
San Marcos, because of its inland location, tends to offer a warmer climate than Carlsbad. The west side of San Marcos, however, gets some of the same coastal climate (marine layer, ocean breezes, cooler temperatures). San Marcos is a mix of residential and commercial areas, as well as undeveloped space. The 78 freeway provides easy access inland to Escondido and the 15 (north to Riverside County, south to San Diego). Or west to Oceanside, the 5 freeway, the coast and the beaches. San Marcos is home to California State University – San Marcos and Palomar College.
The largest, and newest, housing area in San Marcos is San Elijo Hills. San Elijo Hills is a master planned community located on the southwestern edge of town high in the hills. Other well known neighborhoods include Santa Fe Hills, Discovery Hills, Discovery Meadows, Twin Oaks Valley, and Rancho Dorado. The golf resort/residential community of Lake San Marcos, that includes a 55+ residential area. And the area around Cal State San Marcos continues to grow and change, with new commercial and residential areas (e.g., newer homes at Rancho Tessoro).
The San Marcos real estate market offers a range of housing including apartments, condos, attached and detached homes. There are several 55+ communities, and assisted living facilities. You will also find some new construction by the university currently being built (2022).
San Marcos is known for having a large commercial and retail area, with numerous shops, shopping centers, and restaurants. You’ll find a host of other service and light industrial establishments, especially along San Marcos Boulevard. While you won’t find much high-end shopping, you’ll likely find whatever you need here, with lots of choices. Examples include home improvement/remodeling, electronics, appliances, landscaping, clothing, furniture, gardening, cars/trucks, wines and liquor. There are many small businesses and non-profit organizations, too.
Much of the shopping is located along Grand Avenue, Rancho Santa Fe Road, and San Marcos Boulevard. The latter is the main thoroughfare running roughly east and west, and becomes Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad.
While San Marcos may not be known as an eating mecca, there are many restaurants and fast food eateries here. You’ll find a wide array of foods and styles, from extremely casual to relaxed upscale, and to fit every budget. Old California Restaurant Row, on San Marcos Boulevard, has about 14 restaurants (e.g., Fish House Vera Cruz, which includes a seafood market). You’ll find they change from time to time. If you like a variety of foods and are not looking for expensive restaurants, you will be very happy with the broad range of places to dine in San Marcos.
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Beds Stunning Panoramic View Home! Land owned Park in highly desirable 55+ senior community! Newly renovated home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with extra patio on the side, an open layout and numerous oversized dual pane windows let you enjoy the Panoramic mountains view. All New Roof, newer A/C, newer Heater, Newer Waterheater. Brand new kitchen with soft-close drawers, quartz countertops, kitchen island, upgraded new Stainless Steel appliances including Refrigerator and walk-in pantry. New luxury vinyl flooring throughout the home, recessed lighting, drywall interior, custom painted inside and outside. Master retreat with walk-in tile shower all new vanities, fixtures and large walk-in closet. Low maintenance backyard overlooking mountains, large patio to enjoy the sun set, handicap accessible, 2 carport parking, shed. Walking distance to clubhouse. HOA incudes water, trash, cable. Community pool/spa, exercise room, laundry, clubhouse, carwash and RV parking. Located close to all shops, restaurants. A Must See!
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Beds Stunning 2018 Fleetwood home located in Palomar Estates East. The large open floor plan and nine foot ceilings make this home feel very spacious. The kitchen features beautiful cabinets, quartz counter tops, a large center island, and stainless steel appliances. The primary suite has a large walk-in closet and on suite bathroom featuring a dual vanity with a quartz counter top and lovely tiled shower. The home features dual-pane vinyl windows, drywall, and three feet wide doorways allowing for wheelchairs access throughout the home as well as crown molding in the living area. Outside there is a wonderful wrap around front porch, fenced side yard with turf for your pet, curved awning poles to give you more carport space, textured concrete carport, and a shed to store your things. Palomar Estates East is a 55+/35+ senior rent controlled park with many amenities including a beautiful clubhouse, pool, spa, gym, putting green, pickleball courts, and tennis courts. This home is located minutes to Lake San Marcos dining and golf as well as local Carlsbad beaches, shopping, and restaurants.
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Beds Updated, VIEW property located in a 5 STAR, resort style community for 55+ with rent control and many amenities and social activities! This home is also still on registration, meaning there are NO property taxes! This 3 section home boasts approximately 1760 square feet with a remodeled Ikea Kitchen, quartz countertops, newer roof, dual pane windows, furnace & A/C, refinished ceilings and walls, new interior doors, shutters, recessed lighting, and more! Enjoy the breezes, mountain views, and your own front row seat to the 4th of July fireworks from the very private, covered porch. The Primary Bedroom has a spacious walk in closet and an ensuite Bathroom with a new vanity with double sinks, step in shower and tub. The Guest Bathroom also boasts a new vanity and a step in shower. The formal Living room and Dining room have beamed ceilings and shutters. The Great Room / Family room has a gas fireplace, wet bar skylight and ceiling fan. The laundry room is oversized and doubles as an office with a built-in desk and shelves.
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Beds 55+ Senior Community and you Own the Land! No Space Rent! Casita Del Sol HOA is a highly sought after Senior 55 or older, Manufactured Home Community. The HOA amenities includes: Pool, Spa, Jacuzzi, Steam Room, Clubhouse, Kitchen, Recreation Exercise Room, Card Game Room, Billiard Room, Ping-Pong table, Rentable Guest House for Family and Friends, and has an available Community Laundry Facility! Space #31 on the exterior includes: New Wall in the Backyard, installed brick in the back yard area, Large Tool Shed! Inside: 2 luxurious bedrooms, 2 full baths, Kitchen, large Front Room (that can be Divided into Dining Area, Front Room, Den area, etc.) and has an enclosed California Room with Sliding Glass Door to the backyard! Also has electricity for an office. Your Primary Bedroom also has a sliding Glass door to the Backyard! This Estate Home is situated in a Great Location in the Community. Manufactured Senior Communities and Homes are still the best purchases for housing under $550K. Take a Look, be ready to take this one HOME!
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Beds LAND OWNED planned community. Top of the Hill with great views. Very little vehicle traffic. Though not updated, in move-in condition. Washer, dryer, fridge, dishwasher, five-burner gas cooktop for your great mouth-watering recipes. Stick-built, standing-height shed w/lights and power. Living Room is L shaped for lots of different uses. Speaker pre-wires. Bright and Light home. Sunroom adds 150 square feet not in SF. Dual pane windows main home. Air conditioning, top of the hill gets ocean breeze.
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Beds Welcome to Palomar Estates West, a beautiful 55+ 5 star community with many amenities for residents. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home sits high on a hill with a large back porch to sit and enjoy the sunsets and cool ocean breezes. Large living room and a family room that makes a great office. Large kitchen with lots of cabinets and breakfast bar. Dual pane windows stainless steel appliances and updated counters. Master bedroom features a walk in closet and walk in jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom. Rent controlled community and no property taxes on this home, just a small annual registration fee. Low monthly space rent of $763. Very clean and move in ready! Palomar Estates West is a 55+ rent controlled community with many amenities including a beautiful clubhouse, pool, spa, gym, putting green, pickleball courts, and tennis courts. Close to dining and shopping and a short drive to beaches.
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Beds One of the best view lots in Palomar Estates West. Bring your contractor and your imagination and make this your forever home. Two Bedrooms and two full bathrooms with an open concept and amazing views. Nice area in the back to relax and watch the sunset. Bonus space with the sun room enclosed gives this home a much larger feel than the square footage. There is also a nice shed/workspace for other hobbies. Newer roof and owned solar. Palomar Estates West is a 55+ senior rent controlled community with lots of activities for residents including clubhouse, pool, spa, gym, putting green, pickle ball and tennis courts.
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Beds Beautiful renovated 2 bed 2 bath home Located in a highly desirable neighborhood with resort style living, Palomar Estates West is a 55 plus community centrally located near shopping and dining on the border of San Marcos and Carlsbad. This home features a wonderful open floor plan, a center island, shaker cabinets, quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and a single basin stainless steel sink, updated bathrooms, vinyl plank flooring, new dual-pane windows, vaulted ceiling in the living room, kitchen, and dinning room gives you an even more spacious feel to the home. No detail has been forgotten. Palomar Estates West is a 55+/35+ senior rent controlled park with many amenities including a beautiful clubhouse, pool, spa, gym, putting green, pickleball courts, and tennis courts. This home is located minutes to Lake San Marcos dining and golf as well as local Carlsbad beaches, shopping, and restaurants.
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Beds Gorgeous, remodeled home w/ panoramic views that can be enjoyed from the brand new deck and the Kitchen and living room, thanks to the open floorplan & big windows! Located in a beautiful, 55+, RENT CONTROLLED park, this home is walking distance to the beautiful pool, spa, clubhouse, guest parking & many activities & amenities that this popular community has to offer! The open floor plan with views from multiple windows will take your breath away! This home has been completely rebuilt; Beautiful remodeled Island Kitchen, new bathrooms, flooring, windows, recessed lighting, doors, fixtures, tankless water heater, & exterior siding are all new! Additional upgrades: Recoated roof, new electrical & new plumbing from the subfloor up! New furnace to be installed before close of escrow! Quartz counters throughout. Main Bathroom has a new custom step in shower! The exterior is very low maintenance. Enjoy the beautiful ambient setting with mature trees surrounding this property from the covered porch! This community has a clubhouse, a pool that is heated year round, jacuzzi, billiards, library, shuffle board & a dog park. Located near Costco, Walmart, Kohls, grocery stores, dining, public transportation, both the Palomar Hospital and new Kaiser hospital & medical offices, and more! Low space rent of $629.18 per month.
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Mark S. Mcdonald
619-665-4614
mark.mcdonald@pacificsir.com
DRE# 01154045
Fara Fashandi
858-339-7311
fara.fashandi@pacificsir.com
DRE# 01339461
Jorge Terriquez
+1 760-685-3708
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jorget1162@gmail.com
DRE# 01251840
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