Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,272 sqft$629/sqft
513 Smilax Rd, Vista, CA 92081
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.52 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$629/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

On a rare occasion ~ a 3 BR, 2 bath single-story home ON acreage becomes available in Vista ~ South of the 78. This 1,272 SqFt home was renovated in 2019 and is now ready to become “Home Sweet Home” to its next owners. 2019 renovations include: completely upgraded kitchen, laminate flooring in main living areas, renovated bathroom, new AC, new dual paned windows, new composition roof and the addition of a bedroom and bath! Tucked onto the front portion of a half-acre lot, this mid-century home has...On a rare occasion ~ a 3 BR, 2 bath single-story home ON acreage becomes available in Vista ~ South of the 78. This 1,272 SqFt home was renovated in 2019 and is now ready to become “Home Sweet Home” to its next owners. 2019 renovations include: completely upgraded kitchen, laminate flooring in main living areas, renovated bathroom, new AC, new dual paned windows, new composition roof and the addition of a bedroom and bath! Tucked onto the front portion of a half-acre lot, this mid-century home has a charming front yard and offers the perfect place to rejuvenate at the end of a long day! The possibilities for multi-generational living with this property are endless. An ADU? A tiny house? A pool? Bring your RV (30-amp RV hookup out back), your speed boat, your oversized work truck – it will all find a space on this well apportioned lot! As we speak ~ this lovely home is one of very few in the 92081 area of Vista, priced under 875k and couple with acreage! BONUS: San Marcos schools (Joli Ann Liechtag Elementary is less than a .25 mile away!)

Listing Agents

  1. Deborah Harper

    Deborah Harper

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    DRE #01416157

    P: (760) 941-6888

  2. Jodi Ross

    Jodi Ross

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    DRE #01355872

    P: (760) 917-5080

    M: (760) 917-5080

Listing closed: 05/18/2026 12:00 AM • Source: CRMLS, MLS#: NDP2603265

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Deborah Harper, DRE #01416157; Coldwell Banker Realty, Jodi Ross, DRE #01355872

Sold By Excel Realty & Mortgage, Inc, Emil Meyer, DRE #01846604

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Property Information for 513 Smilax Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: None
  • Parking Spaces Total: 8
  • Private Pool: No
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1272
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 217-191-08-00
  • Property Attached YN: false
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace: No
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: No
  • View: No
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Senior Community: No
  • Parcel Number: 2171910800
  • Area: 92081 - Vista
  • Elementary School: Joli Ann Leichtag
  • Middle School: San Marcos Unified School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: San Marcos
  • High School: San Marcos
  • High School District: San Marcos Unified
  • Directions: GPS
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.52 AC / 22,651 SF
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 000806
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Rural, Sidewalks
  • Number Of Units In Community: 25
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Stove
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
  • Room Type: Laundry, Kitchen, Family Room
  • Eating Area: Family Kitchen, Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Water Heater Features: Gas
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Individual Room, Washer Included, Dryer Included
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace Rooms: None
  • Fireplace: N/K
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Floor Coverings: Carpet, Linoleum/Vinyl, Tile
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Fence: No
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Structures: Rural
  • Other Structures: Rural
  • Miscellaneous: Rural
  • View Description: None
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Back Yard, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Lawn, Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units: 25
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Levels: One
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking: No
  • Uncovered Spaces: 6
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 6
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 513 Smilax Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 18, 2026

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2603265

$800,000
May 18, 2026

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2603265

$800,000
May 18, 2026

Sold

CLAW #NDP2603265MR

$800,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/18/2026

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2603265

$800,000
05/18/2026

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2603265

$800,000
05/18/2026

Sold

CLAW #NDP2603265MR

$800,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 513 Smilax Road

Taxable ValueLand$439,091Additions$169,026Total$608,117
Tax Record2025$7,468 ($622 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,071 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,071 SqFtLot Size22,651 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1955ZoningRRCountySAN DIEGOAPN217-191-08-00

Schools near 513 Smilax Road

This home is within San Marcos Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School
PublicK to 5

San Marcos Middle School
Public6 to 8

San Marcos High School
Public9 to 12

Pivot Charter School - San Diego II
CharterK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 513 Smilax Road, Vista, CA 92081
$800,000
3
1,272
22,651
2
1
960
22,651
3
2
1,184
21,780
5
3
2,644
36,155
4
2
1,524
26,273
$520,000
3
2
1,380
24,132

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Deborah Harper, DRE #01416157; Coldwell Banker Realty, Jodi Ross, DRE #01355872

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