Listed by Christopher Algya•DRE #02078404• ERA Ranch & Sea Realty
Contact: chrisalgyarealtor@gmail.com
For sale
$1,465,000
Est. $9,869/mo —
5
bd
•
3 ba
•
2,963
sq ft
1137 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA 92078
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About this home
PRICE IMPROVEMENT — Now offered at $1,465,000! Beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3-bath home in the highly desirable gated Stone Canyon community of San Marcos. This move-in-ready residence offers a spacious, open floor plan and an updated kitchen featuring quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, a remodeled pantry with custom shelving and pull-out baskets, and newer stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator and dishwasher with transferable warranties. Upon entering this home into the light and bright living/dining area, you will immediately notice the beautiful crown moldings and baseboards as well as the updated full bath. The cozy family room showcases an updated fireplace and mantel and modern ceiling fan. The entire home has refreshed interior paint creating a warm, contemporary feel throughout. Enjoy Southern California indoor-outdoor living with a landscaped rear yard, numerous fruit trees, patio pergola, six-person spa, peek-a-boo ocean view, and beautiful sunset views. Additional upgrades include Owned solar installed by Baker Electric, dual central A/C systems, two Wi-Fi Nest thermostats, a Wi-Fi-enabled garage door opener, and a recently painted, epoxy-coated 2.5-car garage offering abundant storage and workspace. Ideally located on a quiet street within the sought-after Stone Canyon community, this home is just minutes from schools, parks, shopping, dining, and convenient freeway access. This meticulously maintained home, now priced $30,000 below original list, offers an exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully upgraded property in San Marcos. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer and Buyer's Agent are advised to independently verify all information, including square footage, lot size, permits, room dimensions, HOA information, assessments, schools, and all other information affecting the purchase prior to close of escrow.
Home is in gated community. Wood and carpet flooring. High ceilings as you enter the living room that leads into the formal dining area. The kitchen has quartz counters, an island and looks out to the informal dining area and family room with...
fireplace. There is a downstairs bedroom and full bathroom towards the front of the home. Upstairs are 4 additional bedroom including the primary bedroom that has 2 walk in closets. Upstairs bathrooms are fairly original. The laundry room is downstairs. Out back is hardscaped patio with a pergola and slope.
Barham Discovery Community, located between Discovery Street and Barham Drive, is a residential and campus-adjacent San Marcos neighborhood with hillside streetscapes and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Discovery Street and Barham Drive junction, where school drop-offs, walkers, and cyclists set a steady daytime rhythm. Housing reads as late-20th-century Southern California—stucco exteriors, tile roofs, and cul-de-sacs that follow the terrain. Nearby, California State University San Marcos adds a collegiate pulse and cultural calendar. Trails and open-space edges shape an outdoors-forward routine, while local coffee and casual dining cluster along nearby San Marcos Boulevard.
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Offer insights
1137 Via Vera Cruz · $1,465,000
$1.46M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.46M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
39 days
The average home goes pending in 24 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.4%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Two-story home with ground-level entry
Main level includes one bedroom and one bathroom
Walk-in closet
Walk-in pantry
Living room
Family room
Has fireplace in the family room (gas)
Bedrooms
Main level bedroom present
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms total
One bathroom on the main level
Kitchen
Walk-in pantry
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Gas dryer hookup
Laundry room
Heating & cooling
Central furnace heating
Central cooling with gas and dual-zone capability
Exterior features
Sprinkler system with front, rear and drip zones
Lawn
Has a view
No pool
Home design
Single-family residence (R-1 zoning)
Two stories
Ground-level entry
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Two parking spaces total
Construction
Year built reported from assessor
Utilities
Public sewer
No water source specified
HOA & community
Part of Stone Canyon HOA
Monthly HOA fee of $178
Community features include curbs, street lighting and sidewalks
Community contains 148 units
Financial info
Subject to Mello-Roos assessments
Other
Subdivision: Stone Canyon
Zoning: R-1 single-family
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Range price: $675,000-$735,000. Nestled high on a hill in the gated development of Stone Canyon, well away from busy roads, you’ll be delighted by how private & quiet the setting is! A bedroom & full bath on the ground floor is a highly desired bonus of this 2-story plan with 5 bedrooms & 3 full baths. A custom wrought-iron stair railing, designer fireplace mantle & distinctive crown moldings are highlights not often found for this price. Be sure to see the Harry Potter closet - useful as well as unique! Neighborhoods: Stone Canyon Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL,SSLP
CRMLS #120051053
Feb 26, 2013
Sold
$540,000
$182/sq ft
Oct 9, 2012
Listed
$560,000
$189/sq ft
BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY OF STONE CANYON IN THE HILLS OF SAN MARCOS THIS 5 BRM 3 BATH FAMILY HOME HAS A SPACIOUS KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTER TOPS AND LARGE CENTER ISLAND OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE WOOD FLOORING, CROWN MOLDING, UPGRADED PAINT AND CARPETING, 3 CAR TANDEM GARAGE AND A DOWN STAIRS GUEST BEDROOM THIS HOME IS READY TO MOVE IN [Supplement]: Buyers should obtain a free prequalification letter from Wells Fargo Home Mortgage or an entity which is a joint venture with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage by working directly with a mortgage consultant Buyers also have the option to provide proof of other credit decisioned financing or a NACA (Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America)
CRMLS #120034989
Jan 9, 2013
Listing Removed
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Sep 20, 2012
Listing Removed
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Sep 10, 2012
Relisted
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Aug 14, 2012
Pending
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Jul 11, 2012
Relisted
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Jul 11, 2012
Pending
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Jul 10, 2012
Listed
$670,000
$226/sq ft
Jul 10, 2012
Listed
$670,000
$226/sq ft
CRMLS #81009344
Aug 1, 2008
Listing Removed
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Aug 1, 2008
Listing Removed
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Feb 5, 2008
Listed
$710,000
$240/sq ft
Feb 5, 2008
Listed
$710,000
$240/sq ft
SDMLS #76085942
Jan 31, 2008
Listing Removed
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Nov 2, 2007
Listed
$725,000
$245/sq ft
SDMLS #61053683
Dec 31, 2006
Listing Removed
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Dec 31, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jun 21, 2006
Listed
$740,000
$250/sq ft
Jun 21, 2006
Listed
$740,000
$250/sq ft
CRMLS #T613416
Jan 1, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jun 21, 2006
Listed
$740,000
$250/sq ft
CRMLS #61047544
Jun 21, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jun 21, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jun 5, 2006
Listed
$850,000
$287/sq ft
Jun 5, 2006
Listed
$850,000
$287/sq ft
SDMLS #61038545
May 26, 2006
Listing Removed
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May 26, 2006
Listing Removed
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May 8, 2006
Listed
$875,000
$295/sq ft
May 8, 2006
Listed
$875,000
$295/sq ft
CRMLS #41078021
May 3, 2005
Sold
—
Dec 20, 2004
Listed
$748,000
$252/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,909 (+5.1%)
$375,960 + $452,690
$828,650
2024
$11,330
$368,589 + $443,814
$812,403
2023
$11,323 (+1.6%)
$361,362 + $435,112
$796,474
2022
$11,139 (+1.7%)
$354,277 + $426,581
$780,858
2021
$10,952 (+0.7%)
$347,331 + $418,217
$765,548
2020
$10,871 (+1.4%)
$340,521 + $410,017
$750,538
2019
$10,722 (+2.8%)
$337,030 + $405,813
$742,843
2018
$10,427 (+1.8%)
$330,422 + $397,856
$728,278
2017
$10,247 (+15.9%)
$317,593 + $382,407
$700,000
2016
$8,844 (+4.2%)
$317,593 + $382,407
$700,000
2015
$8,491 (−4.9%)
$254,857 + $306,868
$561,725
2014
$8,925 (+1.6%)
$246,112 + $296,339
$542,451
2013
$8,783 (+12.5%)
$246,112 + $296,339
$542,451
2012
$7,806 (−10.2%)
$245,000 + $295,000
$540,000
2011
$8,694 (+3.4%)
$164,000 + $293,000
$457,000
2010
$8,406 (+1.8%)
$194,000 + $346,000
$540,000
2009
$8,259 (−11.5%)
$194,000 + $346,000
$540,000
2008
$9,336
$194,000 + $346,000
$540,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,538 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,963
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,963
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2227512100
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
SPA
Specific Plan Area Zone
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
San Marcos, CA • 92078
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Sun exposure
77/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1137 Via Vera Cruz
$1,442,110
$23K under list price of $1.47M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.4M to $1.7M.