WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND VIEWING THIS AD & ALL OUR OTHER LISTINGS DIRECTLY THRU OUR WEBSITE WWW.VPMHOMES.COM UNDER THE AVAILABLE RENTALS PAGE, AS WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE IF ANY THIRD-PARTY LISTING SITES DO NOT INCLUDE ALL OF OR MIS-POPULATE ANY OF THE SPECIFIC AD DETAILS. PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ALL THE AD VERBIAGE BELOW BEFORE PROCEEDING. THANK YOU~ In order to proceed, send us an online inquiry through the "Contact Us" button listed on the property you are interested in. Our leasing agent will then reach out to you within 24 hours to schedule a private showing. Please do not proceed without an appointment, as tenants or owners may still be residing on the property. This lovely single-story, beautifully updated, and located in a quiet and peaceful location and neighborhood of Fallbrook is Not One to Miss Out On! Minutes to Downtown Fallbrook and all your Restaurants, Shopping, & Convenience wants and needs! It offers 3 Beds / 2 Baths / 1525 Square Feet / Two-Car Garage / Large & Fully Landscaped Fenced Backyard / Detached Shed / RV or Travel Trailer Parking / New Carpet / Fresh Paint Inside and Out! It is being offered at $3950 per month with a one-year lease term. Security Deposit of $3950 will be due at the time of the acceptance offer, asked for as an initial hold deposit, which will then be applied towards the security deposit amount at the time of lease signing and move-in. The first month's rent, in full, will be due later on at the time of the agreed-upon lease start date. The second month's rent will be prorated accordingly and due on the 1st of the second month. A single dog or two may be considered, upon owner approval and on a case-by-case basis. Not all pets may be considered, and certain breed restrictions for homeowners' insurance may apply, so please ask ahead if you would like us to check on your pet ahead of applying or if you have any questions regarding this, as your application may be denied on pet/s if not approved for consideration in advance. Thank you. An additional security deposit amount of $500 per pet will be required IF accepted. This is an absolutely No Smoking Home and Property. Thank you. Landscaper included with rent, but overall oversight and responsibility of the landscaper and landscaping maintenance, weed abatement, and proper irrigation of all will be tenant/s responsibility. Appliances Included are: Electric Stove Top, Electric Oven, & Dishwasher. Refrigerator can and will be supplied if so desired and upon request; otherwise the tenant is welcome to supply their own refrigerator. Washer and Dryer hookups are located in the garage; dryer hookup can be either natural gas or electric; tenant will need to supply their own washer and dryer units. Utilities Not Included, which will be the tenant's responsibility, are: Water through FPUD, Gas and Electric through SDG&E, and Trash Service through Fallbrook Refuse EDCO Service. Any questions regarding utilities, please ask before applying. It is the applicants' or tenants' responsibility to satisfy themselves with all questions and clarifications they may have or need before proceeding. This home has Central Heating Only, and is on Septic. Please note that any stoppages or clogs will be the tenant's responsibility during the lease. Be careful what goes down all drains. Please note that plumbing fixtures were replaced around 2003. Mold in the kitchen was discovered and was professionally remediated, and all repairs were professionally done in 10/2015; no further issues or mold have been reported or discovered since. Interested in nearby schools? Check out www.greatschools.org for more info! Please call your Internet or TV providers ahead of time to make sure they can and will serve this address if interested. It is your responsibility to check on this before applying or signing a lease. Thank you. A Renter's Insurance Policy will be required on behalf of the tenant/s residing in the home. And owners and/or management may be required to be listed as an
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Exterior
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,404
Building Sq. Ft: 1,404
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: (EX RD)DOC79506REC69 IN SEQ OF SWQ SEC 30-9-3W
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Garage/Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 15,246
Acres: 0.35
Zoning Code: RR
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,404
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1970
County: San Diego County
APN: 1063800800
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Sale and tax history for 1537 McDonald Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
APPFOLIO #2
Aug 1, 2026
Rental Removed
$3,950
$3/sq ft
Jul 15, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,950
$3/sq ft
RENT. #1
May 23, 2023
Rental Removed
—
SDMLS #71064561
Nov 13, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Nov 13, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Aug 12, 2007
Listed
$529,000
$377/sq ft
Aug 12, 2007
Listed
$529,000
$377/sq ft
CRMLS #11018580
Mar 14, 2002
Sold
$249,000
$177/sq ft
CHARMING FAMILY HOME. HARDWOOD FLOORS, COZY FPL IN LIV RM, LIGHT/BRIGHT NEWLY REMODELED KITCHEN W/ CORIAN COUNTERS. ALL BDRMS NICE SIZE, LG FENCED BACKYARD. ROOM FOR RV. LARGE SHED, GREAT PATIO, MATURE TREES & LANDSCAPING. RETREAT/OFFICE OFF MASTER BDRM BUILT W/ O PERMITS. NEW ROOF TO BE INSTALLED.
Public Records
Mar 14, 2002
Sold
$255,000
$182/sq ft
CRMLS #971012989
Apr 1, 1998
Sold
$165,000
$118/sq ft
Aug 10, 1997
Listed
$169,000
$120/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 20, 1990
Sold
$198,000
$141/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,976 (+2.4%)
$150,676 + $224,510
$375,186
2024
$3,881 (+2.9%)
$147,722 + $220,108
$367,830
2023
$3,771
$144,826 + $215,793
$360,619
2022
$3,773 (+3.5%)
$141,987 + $211,562
$353,549
2021
$3,646 (−0.8%)
$139,203 + $207,414
$346,617
2020
$3,674 (+2.0%)
$136,474 + $203,348
$339,822
2019
$3,602 (+1.5%)
$135,075 + $201,263
$336,338
2018
$3,547 (+2.0%)
$132,427 + $197,317
$329,744
2017
$3,477 (+2.6%)
$127,286 + $189,656
$316,942
2016
$3,390 (+1.6%)
$127,286 + $189,656
$316,942
2015
$3,336 (+1.9%)
$124,791 + $185,938
$310,729
2014
$3,273 (+5.1%)
$120,510 + $179,559
$300,069
2013
$3,114 (−1.0%)
$120,510 + $179,559
$300,069
2012
$3,145 (+0.4%)
$115,306 + $171,806
$287,112
2011
$3,134 (+1.8%)
$115,306 + $171,806
$287,112
2010
$3,077 (+1.0%)
$115,306 + $171,806
$287,112
2009
$3,046 (+4.4%)
$114,445 + $170,522
$284,967
2008
$2,917
$114,717 + $170,928
$285,645
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
8/10
Live Oak Elementary School
Public, K-6 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
James E. Potter Intermediate School
Public, 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
Fallbrook High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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About South
Fallbrook
South Fallbrook, located between Mission Road and South Stage Coach Lane, is a semi-rural and residential Fallbrook neighborhood with rolling avocado groves and winding canyon roads. The area reads as ranch-style homes, gated lanes, and pockets of equestrian properties set against open hillsides. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mission Rd & Fallbrook St junction, where independent cafés, produce stands, and small-town storefronts set the daily rhythm. Community pillars include Main Street Café, 127 West Social House, and the Fallbrook Art Center, which keep local culture visible beyond the backroads. Santa Margarita River corridors and nearby trailheads shape an outdoors-forward routine. Evenings feel quieter, with dark skies and long views toward the inland ridgelines.
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Public facts and zoning for 1537 McDonald Rd
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
1,404
Stories
—
Lot Size
0.35 Acres
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1970
Year Renovated
1970
County
San Diego County
APN
1063800800
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026.
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 94° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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