Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,499 sqft$470/sqft
878 First Light Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
Single FamilyProperty Type
4,992 sq ftLot Size
2005Year Built
$470/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$80/moHOA Fees
3 carsParking Spaces

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.
  • Listed by: Peter Andrews DRE #00977049 • Cypress Realty & Mortgage
Listing closed: 05/20/2021 12:00 AM • Source: CRMLS, MLS#: NDP2104395

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,317,000

Avg days on market

38

Sale-to-list ratio

97.6%

San Marcos, CA

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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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Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 878 First Light Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • 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
  • Property Attached YN: false
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • View: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee: $80.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Zoning: R-1: Single Fam-Res
  • Senior Community: No
  • Neighborhood: San Elijo Hills
  • Parcel Number: 6791912300
  • Area: 92078 - San Marcos
  • Elementary School: San Marcos Unified School District
  • Middle School: San Marcos Unified School District
  • High School: San Marcos Unified School District
  • High School District: San Marcos Unified
  • Directions: San Elijo Road East to South on Questhaven; Left on Grain Mill; Left on First Light.
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,992 SF
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://
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

SDMLS #NDP2104395

$1,175,000
May 20, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2104395

$1,175,000
May 20, 2021

Sold

CLAW #NDP2104395MR

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

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2104395

$1,175,000
05/20/2021

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2104395

$1,175,000
05/20/2021

Sold

CLAW #NDP2104395MR

$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$839,100Additions$458,193Total$1,297,293
Tax Record2025$17,161 ($1,430 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,499 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,499 SqFtLot Size4,992 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005Year Renovated2005ZoningSPACountySAN DIEGOAPN679-191-23-00

Schools near 878 First Light 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
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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 878 First Light Road, San Marcos, CA 92078
$1,175,000
4
2,499
4,992
$768,000
4
3.5
3,232
5,117
$940,000
5
2,698
4,791
3
2.5
2,332
5,867
$783,500
5
2,694
$617,000
4
3.5
3,019
5,964

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