Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds2,499 sqft$320/sqft
879 First Light Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,227 sq ftLot Size
2005Year Built
$320/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$80/moHOA Fees
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

STUNNING DESIGNER HOME NEAR END OF CUL-DE-SAC in Woodley's Glen/San Elijo Hills. Amazing entertainers' yard w/ relaxing resort-style atmosphere featuring large lawn & patio, outdoor fireplace, surround sound & a charming side courtyard w/custom pergola & soothing water fountain! Desirable floorplan w/4 Bd+Loft (incl. bed/bath down), beautiful Italian porcelain tile, premium hardwood flooring, double sided family/dining room fireplace, large gourmet kitchen w/ S/S appliances, wine storage nook & much...STUNNING DESIGNER HOME NEAR END OF CUL-DE-SAC in Woodley's Glen/San Elijo Hills. Amazing entertainers' yard w/ relaxing resort-style atmosphere featuring large lawn & patio, outdoor fireplace, surround sound & a charming side courtyard w/custom pergola & soothing water fountain! Desirable floorplan w/4 Bd+Loft (incl. bed/bath down), beautiful Italian porcelain tile, premium hardwood flooring, double sided family/dining room fireplace, large gourmet kitchen w/ S/S appliances, wine storage nook & much more! Fantastic home in the Woodley's Glen community of San Elijo Hills on desirable cul-de-sac street! The first floor has a bedroom and full bath and an open floor plan with large gourmet granite kitchen with breakfast nook, stainless steel appliances, wine storage nook & opens to the family room with double-sided fireplace between the family and dining rooms! Surround sound speakers throughout family room, master bedroom, loft and backyard. The large and bright downstairs features high ceilings, 1st floor bedroom, Italian Porcelain tile, and premium hardwood flooring throughout the second level. Cozy courtyard with beautiful water feature and soft lighting makes this enclosed courtyard a perfect evening setting to unwind & relax! Upstairs you will find the 3 bedrooms + spacious loft with surround sound + large master bedroom suite featuring a master bath with deep soaking tub, sunken sinks, large shower, dual vanities and dual walk-in closet. AMAZING rear yard with large lawn, outdoor fireplace, large patio, surround sound & much more! 3 car tandem garage offers storage system that will convey. San Elijo Hills - Located just behind La Costa. Voted best Master Planned Community in America and won many other awards. A short walk to the Village Center featuring desirable Middle and Elementary schools, community and media center, parks, ball fields, tot lots, dog parks, stores, bakery/coffee shop & restaurants. An incredible community with more retail space under construction in the town center! Enjoy the 18 miles of trails & 19 acre park, as well as 1000 acres of open space. Room dimensions, sizes and sq. ft. are approximate.
  • Listed by: Nicolas Jonville DRE #01410224 • Keller Williams Realty 760-471-5098
  • Listed by: Paige Marvil DRE #01446916 Brokerage DRE #01417209 • Keller Williams Realty
Listing closed: 12/19/2017 12:00 AM • Source: SDMLS, MLS#: 170058813

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Nicolas Jonville, DRE #01410224; Keller Williams Realty, Paige Marvil, DRE #01446916

Sold By Shea Realty, Jon Shea, DRE #01844475

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Property Information for 879 First Light Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Area: Other (LCOTH)
  • Neighborhood: San Elijo Hills, Woodley's Glen
  • Community: SAN MARCOS
  • View Description: Evening Lights, Mountains/Hills, Other/Remarks
  • City Postal ID: SAN MARCOS (92078)
  • Cross Street(s): Questhaven Rd.
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
Summary Information
Property and Location
  • System ID: 170058813
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Walk Score: 5
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean/Spanish
  • Levels: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Complex Features: BBQ, Biking/Hiking Trails, Clubhouse/Rec Room, Playground, Recreation Area, Other/Remarks
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes
  • Market Area: North County
  • Jurisdiction: Incorporated
  • Directions To Property: San Elijo Rd onto Questhaven Rd, L@ Blue Water, R@ First Light Rd.
  • 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
  • Telecommunications: Cable (coaxial), Computer (cat5), Multiple Phones, Other/Remarks
Parking
  • Parking Garage: Attached, Tandem, Garage
  • Parking Non-Garage: Driveway
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number of Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking for RV: None Known
HOA and Fees
  • 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 M./San Elijo Hills
  • Monthly Total Fees: $340
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $260
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee Reflct: Month
  • Other Fees: $0
  • Other Fee Type: N/K
Supplement
  • Supplement: Fantastic home in the Woodley's Glen community of San Elijo Hills on desirable cul-de-sac street! The first floor has a bedroom and full bath and an open floor plan with large gourmet granite kitchen with breakfast nook, stainless steel appliances, wine storage nook & opens to the family room with double-sided fireplace between the family and dining rooms! Surround sound speakers throughout family room, master bedroom, loft and backyard. The large and bright downstairs features high ceilings, 1st floor bedroom, Italian Porcelain tile, and premium hardwood flooring throughout the second level. Cozy courtyard with beautiful water feature and soft lighting makes this enclosed courtyard a perfect evening setting to unwind & relax! Upstairs you will find the 3 bedrooms + spacious loft with surround sound + large master bedroom suite featuring a master bath with deep soaking tub, sunken sinks, large shower, dual vanities and dual walk-in closet. AMAZING rear yard with large lawn, outdoor fireplace, large patio, surround sound & much more! 3 car tandem garage offers storage system that will convey. ** San Elijo Hills - Located just behind La Costa. Voted best Master Planned Community in America and won many other awards. A short walk to the Village Center featuring desirable Middle and Elementary schools, community and media center, parks, ball fields, tot lots, dog parks, stores, bakery/coffee shop & restaurants. An incredible community with more retail space under construction in the town center! Enjoy the 18 miles of trails & 19 acre park, as well as 1000 acres of open space. Room dimensions, sizes and sq. ft. are approximate.
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air, See Remarks
  • Heat Equipment: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit, Other/Remarks
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Other/Remarks, Built-In
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
  • Optional Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces(s): 2
  • Fireplace: FP in Dining Room, FP in Family Room, Patio/Outdoors, See Through, Two Way
  • Floor Coverings: Carpet, Tile, Wood, Other/Remarks
  • Approximate Living Space: 2, 000 to 2, 499 SqFt
  • Interior Walls: Drywall
  • Sub-Flooring: Slab on Grade
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan, Crown Moldings, Granite Counters, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Rm
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Searchable Rooms: Bonus Room, Breakfast Area, Den, Dining Area, Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, Loft, Office, Optional Bedrooms, Other/Remarks, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Family Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 16x13
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11x10
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 11x10
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 12x10
Interior Dimensions
  • Bedroom 5 Dimensions: -
  • Breakfast Area Dimensions: 7x8
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11x10
  • Extra Room 1 Dimensions: 10X12
  • Family Room Dimensions: 28x14
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 17x12
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X11
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Stone, Stucco, Wood, Wood/Stucco, Other/Remarks
  • Roof: Concrete, Tile/Clay
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Security: Other/Remarks
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: None Known
  • Spa Heat: None Known
  • Structures: None Known
  • Patio: Awning/Porch Covered, Slab, Stone/Tile, Other/Remarks, Concrete, Patio, Patio Open
  • Guest House: N/K
  • Square Footage: 2499
Property Information
Property and Assessments
  • Units in Building: 1
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Stories in Building: 2
  • Elevator: No
  • Pets: Allowed w/Restrictions
  • Residential Unit Location: Detached
  • Entry Only: No
  • Entry: 3+ Steps to Entry: Yes
  • Entry Level Unit: 1
  • Entry Level Building: 1
  • Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 SF
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
  • Frontage: N/K
  • Additional Property Use: N/K
  • Boat Facilities: No/Unknown
  • Topography: Level, Slope Gentle, Other/Remarks
  • Site: Cul-De-Sac, Public Street, Sidewalks, Street Paved, Other/Remarks
  • Zoning: R1
  • Complex/Park: Woodley's Glen, San Elijo Hills
  • Land Use Code: SFR
  • Assessments: N/K
  • Assessors Parcel Num: 679-191-13-00
  • Miscellaneous: Other/Remarks
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available, Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Water District: VALLECITOS WATER DISTRICT
  • Water District URL: www.vwd.org
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Irrigation: Automatic, Sprinklers
Multi Family Information
Building Details
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, See Remarks

Property History for 879 First Light Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 19, 2017

Sold

CRMLS #170058813

$800,000
Dec 19, 2017

Sold

SDMLS #170058813

$800,000
Dec 19, 2017

Sold

CLAW #170058813MR

$800,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/19/2017

Sold

CRMLS #170058813

$800,000
12/19/2017

Sold

SDMLS #170058813

$800,000
12/19/2017

Sold

CLAW #170058813MR

$800,000

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

Public Records for 879 First Light Road

Taxable ValueLand$533,866Additions$394,596Total$928,462
Tax Record2025$13,142 ($1,095 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,499 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,499 SqFtLot Size5,390 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005Year Renovated2005ZoningSPACountySAN DIEGOAPN679-191-13-00

Schools near 879 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: 879 First Light Road, San Marcos, CA 92078
$800,000
5
2,499
5,227
$530,000
4
3.5
2,919
4,964
$721,000
4
3.5
2,899
5,978
$1,430,000
4
3,123
5,213
$670,000
4
2.5
2,499
4,980
$688,500
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2.5
2,499
5,257

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