861 First Light Road
Description
Welcome Home…Spacious corner lot, nestled in the desired community of Woodley’s Glen in San Elijo Hills. This immaculate 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers 2698 esf of living space w/ an open concept and easy indoor outdoor living. The well-appointed floor plan includes freshly refinished wood floors, new carpet, fresh paint, new fixtures and plenty of windows for natural light to enter in. The gourmet kitchen offers light, bright cabinetry, brand new Stainless Steel appliances, granite counters, large center island and overlooks the breakfast nook and family room. Other features include: bonus room downstairs, walk-in pantry, Butler’s pantry, plantation shutters, separate laundry room, private courtyard, great for indoor/outdoor entertaining, 3 car garage w/ storage and double access to the courtyard and home. Carefully selected mature landscape surrounds the backyard to provide ultimate privacy. This fabulous location offers easy access to all the community has to offer including, dining, shopping, award winning schools, parks, miles of trails and all of the special community events held exclusively for San Elijo Hills Residents.
- Listed by: Jennean Munro DRE #01372032 Brokerage DRE #00616212 • Coldwell Banker Realty 760-612-1202
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$1,670,000
Avg days on market
22
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
San Marcos, CA
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- Square Feet
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Sold 02/27/25
- 5
- Bedrooms
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- Bathrooms
- 2,022
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
Location
Sold By Realty Place, Kelly L. Nicolaisen, DRE #01347340
$6,307 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$5,024
$1,203
$80
1Property Information for 861 First Light Road
Property Details
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: San Diego County
- Area: 92078 - San Marcos
- Neighborhood: San Elijo Hills
- Community: SAN MARCOS
- City Postal ID: SAN MARCOS (92078)
- Cross Street(s): Grain Mill Rd
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 2004
- Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
Summary Information
- System ID: 200038389
- Class: RESIDENTIAL
- Residential Styles: Detached
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Levels: 2 Story
- Year Built: 2004
- Association Amenities: Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Playground
- Complex Features: Biking/Hiking Trails, Playground
- Age Restrictions: N/K
- Exclusive Use Yard: Yes
- Market Area: North County
- Directions To Property: San Elijo Road to Questhaven Rd, left turn onto Blue Water Ln, to First Light.
- Elementary School: San Marcos Unified School District
- Middle School: San Marcos Unified School District
- High School: San Marcos Unified School District
- Middle School URL: http://www.smusd.org/
- High School URL: http://www.smusd.org/
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Parking Garage: Attached, Direct Garage Access, Garage
- Parking Non-Garage: Driveway, Street
- Parking Garage Spaces: 3
- Number of Parking Spaces: 2
- Home Owner Fees: $80
- Home Owner Total Fees: $960
- Home Owners Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
- Home Owner Fee Reflects: Month
- Home Owner Association: Walter's Management
- Monthly Total Fees: $333
- CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $253
- CFD/Mello-Roos Fee Reflct: Month
- Other Fees: $0
- Virtual Tour Link: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/snd/200038389
- Supplement: Welcome Home…Spacious corner lot, nestled in the desired community of Woodley’s Glen in San Elijo Hills. This immaculate 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers 2698 esf of living space w/ an open concept and easy indoor outdoor living. The well-appointed floor plan includes freshly refinished wood floors, new carpet, fresh paint, new fixtures and plenty of windows for natural light to enter in. The gourmet kitchen offers light, bright cabinetry, brand new Stainless Steel appliances, granite counters, large center island and overlooks the breakfast nook and family room. Other features include: bonus room downstairs, walk-in pantry, Butler’s pantry, plantation shutters, separate laundry room, private courtyard, great for indoor/outdoor entertaining, 3 car garage w/ storage and double access to the courtyard and home. Carefully selected mature landscape surrounds the backyard to provide ultimate privacy. This fabulous location offers easy access to all the community has to offer including, dining, shopping, award winning schools, parks, miles of trails and all of the special community events held exclusively for San Elijo Hills Residents.
Interior and Exterior Features
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heat Equipment: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
- Water Heater Type: Gas
- Heat Source: Electric, Natural Gas
- Laundry Location: Laundry Room
- Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven, Counter Top
- Laundry Utilities: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
- Optional Bedrooms: 1
- Fireplaces(s): 1
- Fireplace: FP in Family Room, Patio/Outdoors
- Floor Coverings: Carpet, Wood
- Interior Features: Balcony, Bathtub, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Shower, Kitchen Open to Family Rm
- Bedrooms Count: 4
- Searchable Rooms: Bonus Room, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Family Room, Optional Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 21x17
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14x10
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 1210
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 16x10
- Dining Room Dimensions: combo
- Extra Room 1 Dimensions: 14x12
- Family Room Dimensions: 26x14
- Kitchen Dimensions: 12x11
- Living Room Dimensions: combo
- Exterior: Stucco
- Roof: Tile/Clay
- Fencing: Partial, Stucco Wall
- Pool: N/K
- Square Footage: 2698
Property Information
- Total Stories: 2
- Stories in Building: 2
- Elevator: No
- Entry Only: No
- Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 SF
- Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
- Topography: Level
- Site: Corner Lot
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Assessments: CFD/Mello-Roos
- Assessors Parcel Num: 679-191-07-00
- Water: Meter on Property
- Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
Multi Family Information
- Amenities: Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Playground
- Heating: Electric, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
Property History for 861 First Light Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2020 | Sold CRMLS #200038389 | $941,000 | — |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Sold CLAW #200038389MR | $941,000 | — |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Sold SDMLS #200038389 | $941,000 | — |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Sold SDMLS #200038389 | $941,000 | — |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #677407889 | $941,000 | +2.3% / yr |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Pending SDMLS #200038389 | — | |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Pending CRMLS #200038389 | — | |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Pending CLAW #200038389MR | — | |
| Aug 16, 2020 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #200038389 | — | |
| Aug 15, 2020 | Withdrawn CRMLS #200038389 | — | |
| Aug 15, 2020 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #200038389 | $939,000 | — |
| Aug 15, 2020 | Withdrawn CLAW #200038389MR | — | |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #200038389 | $939,000 | — |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Listed (Active) CLAW #200038389MR | $939,000 | — |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #200038389 | $939,000 | — |
| Mar 22, 2005 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #153065560 | $665,000 | — |
| Mar 19, 2005 | Withdrawn SDMLS #41065731 | — | |
| Oct 12, 2004 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #41065731 | $704,352 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2020 | Sold CRMLS #200038389 | $941,000 |
| 09/15/2020 | Sold CLAW #200038389MR | $941,000 |
| 09/15/2020 | Sold SDMLS #200038389 | $941,000 |
| 09/15/2020 | Sold SDMLS #200038389 | $941,000 |
| 08/27/2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #677407889 | $941,000 +2.3% / yr |
| 08/17/2020 | Pending SDMLS #200038389 | — |
| 08/17/2020 | Pending CRMLS #200038389 | — |
| 08/17/2020 | Pending CLAW #200038389MR | — |
| 08/16/2020 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #200038389 | — |
| 08/15/2020 | Withdrawn CRMLS #200038389 | — |
| 08/15/2020 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #200038389 | $939,000 |
| 08/15/2020 | Withdrawn CLAW #200038389MR | — |
| 08/10/2020 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #200038389 | $939,000 |
| 08/10/2020 | Listed (Active) CLAW #200038389MR | $939,000 |
| 08/10/2020 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #200038389 | $939,000 |
| 03/22/2005 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #153065560 | $665,000 |
| 03/19/2005 | Withdrawn SDMLS #41065731 | — |
| 10/12/2004 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #41065731 | $704,352 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 861 First Light Road
Taxable Value
Land
$475,039Additions
$563,896Tax Record
2025
$14,438 ($1,203 / month)Home Facts
Beds
4Baths
3.5Total Finished SqFt
2,698 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
2,698 SqFtLot Size
5,854 SqFtStyle
Single Family ResidenceYear Built
2004Year Renovated
2004Zoning
SPACounty
SAN DIEGOAPN
679-191-07-00Schools near 861 First Light Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Charter - | K to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
San Elijo Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
San Elijo 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
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 861 First Light Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 | $941,000 | 5 | 4 | 2,698 | 5,662 |
$797,500 | 4 | 4 | 2,559 | 5,315 | |
$520,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,600 | 5,690 | |
$1,245,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,332 | 5,119 | |
$536,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,499 | 5,614 | |
$717,500 | 5 | 3 | 2,499 | 5,553 | |
$1,245,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,332 | 5,119 | |
$859,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,332 | 6,098 | |
$740,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,499 | 5,494 | |
$815,000 | 5 | 4 | 2,698 | 5,662 | |
$747,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,499 | 6,359 | |
$555,000 | 5 | 4 | 2,898 | 5,457 | |
$660,000 | 5 | 4 | 2,898 | – | |
$1,500,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,732 | 5,342 | |
$1,400,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,698 | 5,630 | |
$1,300,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,499 | 5,565 |
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