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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,370 sqft
956 W Ranch Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
Single FamilyProperty Type
1981Year Built
$250/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful peak-a-boo ocean view San Marcos home! This single story features a large open bright layout. Spacious kitchen with walk-in pantry, dual sinks, and designer appliances. This lot includes spa-like elements with ocean and sunset views, a lap pool, above ground hot tub, outdoor dining area, and space to enjoy the sun. Garage has tons of room for storage. Living room with vaulted ceiling and wo-burning fireplace. This home is very unique and not your everyday cookie-cutter home!Beautiful peak-a-boo ocean view San Marcos home! This single story features a large open bright layout. Spacious kitchen with walk-in pantry, dual sinks, and designer appliances. This lot includes spa-like elements with ocean and sunset views, a lap pool, above ground hot tub, outdoor dining area, and space to enjoy the sun. Garage has tons of room for storage. Living room with vaulted ceiling and wo-burning fireplace. This home is very unique and not your everyday cookie-cutter home!
  • Listed by: Adam Kelley DRE #01905780 • Realty One Group San Diego 760-888-7778
Listing closed: 08/09/2016 12:00 AM • Source: SDMLS, MLS#: 160034559

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,307,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

97.3%

San Marcos, CA

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
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Sold 05/07/26

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
$1,255,000 | 881 Windridge Circle, San Marcos, CA 92078
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Square Feet
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Sold 10/15/24

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Realty One Group San Diego, Adam Kelley, DRE #01905780

Sold By Hometown Realty, Jennean Munro, DRE #01372032

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Property Information for 956 West Ranch Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Area: Other (LCOTH)
  • Neighborhood: Lake San Marcos
  • Community: LAKE SAN MARCOS
  • View Description: Ocean
  • City Postal ID: SAN MARCOS (92078)
  • Cross Street(s): Lodgepole
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1981
Summary Information
Property and Location
  • System ID: 160034559
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Walk Score: 45
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Complex Features: N/K
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Market Area: North County
  • Jurisdiction: Unincorporated
  • 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: N/K
Parking
  • Parking Garage: Attached
  • Parking Non-Garage: Driveway
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking for RV: None Known
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner Fees: $0
  • Home Owners Fee Includes: N/K
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
  • Other Fee Type: N/K
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: None
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Water Heater Type: Other/Remarks
  • Heat Source: Other/Remarks
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Solar Panels, Other/Remarks
  • Laundry Utilities: Other/Remarks
  • Optional Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces(s): 1
  • Fireplace: FP in Living Room
  • Floor Coverings: Carpet, Linoleum/Vinyl, Wood
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Searchable Rooms: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Dining Room/Separate
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 14x12
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12x12
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12x12
Interior Dimensions
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 10x12
  • Family Room Dimensions: 10x12
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10x8
  • Living Room Dimensions: 0x0
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Roof: Other/Remarks
  • Fencing: Full
  • Security: N/K
  • Pool: Below Ground
  • Pool Heat: Solar
  • Spa Heat: None Known
  • Structures: None Known
  • Patio: Other/Remarks
  • Guest House: N/K
  • Square Footage: 2370
Property Information
Property and Assessments
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Entry Only: No
  • Lot Size: 7,500-10,889 SF
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
  • Frontage: Other/Remarks
  • Additional Property Use: N/K
  • Topography: Rolling
  • Site: N/K
  • Assessors Parcel Num: 221-161-03-00
  • Miscellaneous: N/K
Mobile/Manufactured
  • Skirting: None Known
Utilities
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Irrigation: Automatic, Manual
Multi Family Information
Building Details
  • Heating: See Remarks, Forced Air

Property History for 956 West Ranch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 9, 2016

Sold

CLAW #160034559MR

$592,000—
Aug 9, 2016

Sold

SDMLS #160034559

$592,000—
Aug 9, 2016

Sold

CRMLS #160034559

$592,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/09/2016

Sold

CLAW #160034559MR

$592,000
08/09/2016

Sold

SDMLS #160034559

$592,000
08/09/2016

Sold

CRMLS #160034559

$592,000

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

Public Records for 956 West Ranch Road

Taxable ValueLand$452,016Additions$248,783Total$700,799
Tax Record2025$7,808 ($651 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,370 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,370 SqFtLot Size7,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1981Year Renovated1981ZoningRSCountySAN DIEGOAPN221-161-03-00

Schools near 956 West Ranch 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
La Costa Meadows 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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