878 First Light Rd

San Marcos, CA 92078

$1,175,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,499 Sq. Ft.
$470 / Sq. Ft.
2,499
Sq. Ft.
$470
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 5/20/21
Closed 5/20/21

Description

Nestled on a quiet cul de sac street in the desirable family community of Woodley’s Glen in the heart of San Elijo Hills. This light, bright, freshly painted, and upgraded John Laing home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, and a spacious downstairs office. The polished marble entry, dark beech hardwood floors, and dual fireplace between the dining and family room areas, complement the ambiance created with the two sets of upgraded French doors leading out to the private open side courtyard with a custom...Nestled on a quiet cul de sac street in the desirable family community of Woodley’s Glen in the heart of San Elijo Hills. This light, bright, freshly painted, and upgraded John Laing home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, and a spacious downstairs office. The polished marble entry, dark beech hardwood floors, and dual fireplace between the dining and family room areas, complement the ambiance created with the two sets of upgraded French doors leading out to the private open side courtyard with a custom large fountain. The kitchen and nook area features granite countertops with breakfast counter, Old Stone 4-piece pattern tile floors with chiseled finished edges, maple cabinets with various pull outs, a lazy Susan, and spice drawer, and a large wood custom made wine and beverage bar. Spacious master suite features views to backyard and beyond, custom tile on bathroom counters, floors, and private shower, large soaking tub with leaded glass windows above, and two separate walk-in closets. Upgraded carpet and padding on stairs and in the bedrooms. Mature landscaping, a large gazebo structure, gas firepit, and plush lawn and concrete areas, perfectly complement the peaceful serenity of the flowing river-rock fountain. Other salient house features include: fully owned 16 panel house solar system, separate laundry room, large 3 car tandem garage, complete house water system, 75-gallon water heater, leaded glass windows in living room, wood blinds throughout. The award winning San Elijo Hills community offers top rated schools, parks, playgrounds, over 18 miles of hiking, biking, and walking trails, and a town center with dining, retail shopping, and a host of community events.
  1. Listed by Peter Andrews • DRE #00977049 • Cypress Realty & Mortgage

Property Details for 878 First Light Road

View
Neighborhood
Parking Spaces Total
3
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Air, SEER Rated 13-15
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
2499
Assessor Parcel Number
679-191-23-00
LISTING CLOSED: 05/20/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 878 First Light Road

StatusClosed
MLS #NDP2104395
Days on Market6
Taxes-
HOA Fees$80 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2005
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,992 SF
CountySan Diego County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Cypress Realty & Mortgage, Peter Andrews, DRE #00977049

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeService, Cathy LeClair, DRE #01072983

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Building Information for 878 First Light Road

Stories2Year Built2005Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,992 SF

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$7,365 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,855

Property Taxes

$1,430

HOA Dues

$80

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Property Information for 878 First Light Road

Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Pets Allowed: Call For Rules
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Conventional
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 661986
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $2,820
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Association Amenities: Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Playground
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: CFD/Mello-Roos
  • Community Features: Mountainous, Street Lights, Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Park
  • Number Of Units In Community: 0
  • Complex Name: San Elijo Hills
  • Association Name: San Elijo Hills
  • Association Phone: 760-798-9015
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Entry, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Office, Walk-In Closet
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Up, Master Bedroom, WalkInCloset
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Laundry Utilities: Washer Hookup, Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, See Through
  • Fireplace Rooms: Dining, Family Room, See Through
  • Fireplace: FP in Dining Room, FP in Family Room, See Through
  • Cooling: Central Air, SEER Rated 13-15
  • Virtual Tour URL Branded: http://
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://ranchophotos.com/mls/878-first-light-rd/
Exterior Features
  • Miscellaneous: Mountainous
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Paved
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units: 0
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Topography: Level
  • Levels: Two
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 3
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 878 First Light Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 20, 2021

Sold

CLAW #NDP2104395MR

$1,175,000—
May 20, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2104395

$1,175,000—
May 20, 2021

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2104395

$1,175,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/20/2021

Sold

CLAW #NDP2104395MR

$1,175,000
05/20/2021

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2104395

$1,175,000
05/20/2021

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2104395

$1,175,000

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

Public Records for 878 First Light Road

Taxable ValueLand$822,648Additions$449,209Total$1,271,857
Tax Record2025$17,161 ($1,430 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,499 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,499 SqFtLot Size4,992 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN679-191-23-00

Schools near 878 First Light Road

This home is within San Marcos Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
San Elijo Elementary School
Public - K to 5
San Elijo Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
San Marcos High School
Public - 9 to 12
Pivot Charter School - San Diego II
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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