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About this home
Enjoy living in one of the most desirable locations in the heart of San Elijo Hills, just steps from Town Square, local restaurants, parks, and top rated schools. Stylishly updated, this Village Square townhome features new carpet, fresh interior paint, and new kitchen counters. The versatile floor plan offers an entry level bonus room ideal for a home office, gym, or flex space, along with direct access to the attached tandem 2 car garage. The main living level showcases an open concept layout with a dining area, balcony, and an updated kitchen that overlooks the living room. Upstairs, you'll find the primary suite and a secondary bedroom suite with its own bathroom, providing comfort and privacy. With low maintenance living and an unbeatable location at the heart of the community, this is an amazing opportunity to experience the San Elijo Hills lifestyle with everyday conveniences just outside your door!
Questhaven-La Costa Meadows, located between Lake San Marcos and La Costa, is a hillside and residential San Marcos neighborhood with canyon trails and golf-course greens. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the La Costa Ave and Rancho Santa Fe Rd corridor, where café patios, small studios, and local service storefronts set a steady daytime rhythm. Architectural lines lean toward late-20th-century ranch and Spanish-influenced homes, often oriented to views and winding streets. Questhaven Park’s open lawns and play areas frame a casual outdoor routine. Nearby fairways and walking loops shape a calm, active feel without feeling remote. Community touchstones include The Shoppes at La Costa, The Crossings at Carlsbad, and the La Costa Film Festival scene.
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Offer insights
1271 Elfin Forest Rd E · $698,000
$700K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $700K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
9 days
The average home goes pending in 41 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Laundry & utility
Inside laundry
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
Balcony
View
Home design
Three-story home
Entry-level access on the first floor
Parking
Attached two-car garage
Street parking
Utilities
Public sewer
HOA & community
Village Square association
Monthly association fee of $388
Association amenities include trash service and grounds maintenance
Community features include biking, hiking, a dog park, and a park
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Great townhome located close to schools, shopping, and more. Located in the village of San Elijo. All potential buyers MUST be approved by Bank of America. No offer will be submitted without B of A approval letter. Buyers must verify all dimensions and square footage.
SDMLS #1
Dec 30, 2011
Price Changed
$247,500
$167/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,311 (+4.6%)
$227,350 + $174,573
$401,923
2024
$6,035 (+2.8%)
$222,893 + $171,150
$394,043
2023
$5,871 (+0.3%)
$218,523 + $167,795
$386,318
2022
$5,853 (+2.1%)
$214,239 + $164,505
$378,744
2021
$5,736 (+1.5%)
$210,039 + $161,280
$371,319
2020
$5,649 (−0.3%)
$205,921 + $158,118
$364,039
2019
$5,668 (+2.2%)
$203,810 + $156,497
$360,307
2018
$5,544 (−0.4%)
$199,814 + $153,429
$353,243
2017
$5,567 (+0.5%)
$192,056 + $147,472
$339,528
2016
$5,539 (+1.8%)
$192,056 + $147,472
$339,528
2015
$5,441 (+1.5%)
$188,291 + $144,581
$332,872
2014
$5,361 (+16.3%)
$181,831 + $139,621
$321,452
2013
$4,610 (+1.8%)
$181,831 + $139,621
$321,452
2012
$4,527 (−10.0%)
$142,800 + $109,650
$252,450
2011
$5,029 (+4.6%)
$140,000 + $107,500
$247,500
2010
$4,809 (−1.3%)
$166,000 + $130,000
$296,000
2009
$4,872 (−12.0%)
$166,000 + $130,000
$296,000
2008
$5,536
$166,000 + $130,000
$296,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
2004
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,480
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,480
Year built
2004
Style
Townhouse
County
San Diego County
APN
2236300755
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
SPA
Specific Plan Area Zone
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a framework for the Specific Plan Area (SPA) Zone through a standard process and general regulations and, specifically, to accomplish the following: Implement the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan.; Provide a planning process for the initiation, review, and regulation of comprehensively planned urban communities affording flexibility to the developer in a context of City review that ensures provision of necessary public services and facilities.; Establish a development review framework for comprehensibly planned communities pursuant to the authority provided in Government Code Section 65450 for the preparation of Specific Plans.
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
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.3 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1271 Elfin Forest Rd E
$697,705
$295 under list price of $698K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.2M to $1.3M.