Single-story living in The Colony at Lake San Marcos! This beautiful, move-in-ready home offers comfort, privacy, and easy living in a quiet, resort-style community. The bright, thoughtfully designed floor plan features abundant natural light and seamless flow between the spacious living room and expansive kitchen/dining area. Two generously sized bedrooms are thoughtfully positioned for privacy, making this home ideal for downsizing, starting a family, or enjoying a relaxed, low-maintenance lifestyle. Enjoy the peaceful patio with views, coastal breezes, and beautifully landscaped surroundings. The Colony offers a true resort-style experience, with HOA dues covering landscaping, exterior and roof maintenance, and 24-hour neighborhood security. Residents enjoy parks, trails, green spaces, a private Colony pool, and two Lake San Marcos community pools. Lake activities include fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating, with rentals available through the Lakehouse Resort & Sail Club. Recreation facilities include a fitness center, pools, spa, tennis and pickleball courts, billiards, ping-pong, outdoor activities, and year-round events. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby executive 18-hole course, driving range, and putting green, while dining and shopping are close at Amalfi, Brickmans, and The Forum in Encinitas. Convenient access to the 5, 78, and 15 freeways makes exploring North County and the coast easy. Located near Discovery Elementary, San Elijo Middle, and San Marcos High, this exceptionally clean home combines peaceful surroundings with an exceptional Lake San Marcos lifestyle. Come experience the ease of single-level living and the comfort of a home thoughtfully updated for today’s lifestyle.
Traditional sale. No Mello Roos. Enjoy the views from your private patio. Quiet neighborhood with the benefits of living in Lake San Marcos. Access to your own Colony pool or the LSM community pools (2). Home has many upgrades already completed for you. Kitchen - new Bosch energy efficient dishwasher, new light fixtures. Baths - new water efficient toilets, tile flooring, custom built medicine cabinets, light fixtures. All windows have custom blinds. Garage - pull down ladder for easy storage access. [Supplement]: Great location in Lake San Marcos with coastal breezes and minutes from the coast, 5/78/15 freeways, Restaurant Row, theaters, the Carlsbad Outlet Mall and the Forum in Encinitas. You have public pay access to two LSM golf courses with others only a short driving distance away. You can choose from numerous activities at the LSM community/recreation center. LSM also has it's own 24 hour security patrol. This is a must see if you're searching for a great home in a quiet community. Home is exceptionally clean - a must see!
Public Records
Sep 14, 2009
Sold
$444,545
$308/sq ft
SDMLS #1
Aug 20, 2009
Price Changed
$455,000
$315/sq ft
Jun 26, 2009
Price Changed
$475,000
$329/sq ft
CRMLS #90024634
Sep 11, 2009
Sold
$445,000
$308/sq ft
Apr 25, 2009
Listed
$455,000
$315/sq ft
CRMLS #41008661
Apr 30, 2004
Sold
$445,000
$308/sq ft
Feb 17, 2004
Listed
$445,000
$308/sq ft
CRMLS #1021105
Apr 6, 2001
Sold
$300,000
$208/sq ft
Dec 26, 2000
Listed
$309,000
$214/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 23, 2001
Sold
$300,000
$208/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 2, 1997
Sold
$200,000
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 13, 1990
Sold
$245,000
$170/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,300 (+5.6%)
$314,009 + $163,280
$477,289
2024
$5,020 (+1.9%)
$307,852 + $160,079
$467,931
2023
$4,926 (+1.4%)
$301,816 + $156,941
$458,757
2022
$4,858 (+1.6%)
$295,899 + $153,864
$449,763
2021
$4,782 (+0.9%)
$290,098 + $150,848
$440,946
2020
$4,738 (+1.1%)
$284,410 + $147,891
$432,301
2019
$4,688 (+3.3%)
$281,494 + $146,375
$427,869
2018
$4,538 (+2.0%)
$275,975 + $143,505
$419,480
2017
$4,448 (+1.6%)
$265,259 + $137,934
$403,193
2016
$4,377 (+1.6%)
$265,259 + $137,934
$403,193
2015
$4,307 (+2.4%)
$260,058 + $135,230
$395,288
2014
$4,206 (+1.9%)
$251,135 + $130,590
$381,725
2013
$4,128 (−17.2%)
$251,135 + $130,590
$381,725
2012
$4,984 (+2.0%)
$250,000 + $130,000
$380,000
2011
$4,885 (+3.2%)
$303,165 + $154,151
$457,316
2010
$4,732 (+7.6%)
$297,221 + $151,129
$448,350
2009
$4,397 (−12.1%)
$295,000 + $150,000
$445,000
2008
$5,003
$286,000 + $139,000
$425,000
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
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Year renovated
1989
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,443
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,443
Year built
1989
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
San Diego County
APN
2225310819
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 21 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
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
7.3 hrs
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