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Off Market May 2008 for $440K

$967,741

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,066/mo

•

1,640

sq ft

1281 Via Rafael, San Marcos, CA 92078

About this home

REDUCED! REDUCED! PRICED TO SELL NOW!!!!!! GRACIOUSLY-DESIGNED HOME LOCATED AT THE END OF A QUIET CULDESAC WITH LOVELY VIEWS OF THE MOUNTAINSIDE & EVENING LIGHTS! OPEN, SPACIOUS FLOOR PLAN OFFERS VAULTED CEILINGS, SUNNY MORNING ROOM, INSIDE LAUNDRY, OVERSIZED ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE, EXTRA LONG DRIVEWAY, SO MUCH MORE!!!! [Supplement]: M-O-T-I-V-A-T-E-D SELLER HAS PRICED THIS HOME FOR A QUICK SALE!! CHECK THE COMPS - LAST SALE OF THIS MODEL SOLD FOR $549K AND WAS NOT LOADED WITH ALL THE UPGRADES THAT THIS HOME HAS! LIVING ROOM & MORNING ROOM HAVE DOORS THAT OPEN ONTO THE PATIO - PERFECT FOR INDOOR/OUTDOOR LIVING & ENTERTAINING. THE VERSATILE MORNING ROOM, ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN, IS IDEAL FOR AN OFFICE, DEN, BREAKFAST ROOM, ETC. KITCHEN BOASTS 'CORINTHIAN' COUNTERS & INSTANT HOT WATER. LUXURIOUS MASTER SUITE FEATURES A GENEROUSLY-SIZED WALK-IN CLOSET, CUSTOM SHUTTERS, DOUBLE VANITY, LARGE OVAL SOAKING TUB & SEPARATE SHOWER. GUEST BATHROOM OFFERS A CONVENIENT STALL SHOWER. SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE A MURPHY BED W/ BUILT-IN DESK IN GUEST BEDROOM, NEW PLUMBING, NEW HEATING, A/C SYSTEM, BUILT-IN STORAGE AND NEW FLOORING(APPROXIMATELY $5,000)IN GARAGE. 'THE FAIRWAYS' HOMEOWNERS HAVE THE USE OF A PRIVATE RECREATION AREA COMPLETE W/ POOL, SPA & CLUBROOM. HOF INCLUDES 24 HR. SECURITY PATROL FOR A SAFE & CAREFREE LIFESTYLE! BOATING & FISHING IS AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS DISCOUNTED GREEN FEES, MORE! BUYER TO VERIFY ALL MLS DATA INCLUDING SQ. FOOTAGE & ROOM SIZES WITHIN 10 DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER.

Single-familyProperty Type

1990Year Built

4,792 sq ftLot Size

$590Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Frances Colace •DRE #00821658 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Larry Baker •DRE #00898774 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:CRMLS #71083590

Redfin Estimate

$967,741

$528K since sold in May 2008$16K since August

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This home's estimate is 15% lower than the average sale price ($1.14M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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E
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SOLD DEC 30, 2025
$1,032,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,640 sq ft
1263 Via Navajo, San Marcos, CA 92078

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Market trends in 92078, CA

Last updated August 2026

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Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.0%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$45K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

7 days MoM

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Sale history for 1281 Via Rafael

Date

Event

Price

CRMLS #71083590

May 16, 2008

Sold

$440,000

$268/sq ft

Oct 21, 2007

Listed

$469,900

$287/sq ft

SDMLS #1

Mar 26, 2008

Price Changed

$469,900

$287/sq ft

Feb 11, 2008

Price Changed

$484,500

$295/sq ft

Jan 4, 2008

Price Changed

$519,900

$317/sq ft

Nov 8, 2007

Price Changed

$539,000

$329/sq ft

Oct 24, 2007

Price Changed

$549,000

$335/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 10, 1990

Sold

$207,500

$127/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 2, 1987

Sold

$6,656,000

$4,059/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 18, 1985

Sold

$3,200,000

$1,951/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,561 (+5.6%)

$334,938 + $254,553

$589,491

2024

$6,214 (+1.9%)

$328,371 + $249,562

$577,933

2023

$6,097 (+1.4%)

$321,933 + $244,669

$566,602

2022

$6,013 (+1.6%)

$315,621 + $239,872

$555,493

2021

$5,918 (+0.9%)

$309,433 + $235,169

$544,602

2020

$5,864 (+1.1%)

$303,366 + $230,558

$533,924

2019

$5,801 (+3.3%)

$300,256 + $228,194

$528,450

2018

$5,615 (+2.0%)

$294,369 + $223,720

$518,089

2017

$5,504 (+1.6%)

$282,940 + $215,034

$497,974

2016

$5,419 (+1.6%)

$282,940 + $215,034

$497,974

2015

$5,333 (+2.4%)

$277,393 + $210,818

$488,211

2014

$5,209 (+31.0%)

$267,875 + $203,585

$471,460

2013

$3,977 (−0.2%)

$267,875 + $203,585

$471,460

2012

$3,983 (−19.0%)

$208,000 + $158,000

$366,000

2011

$4,919 (+4.9%)

$208,000 + $158,000

$366,000

2010

$4,690 (+0.9%)

$256,310 + $194,795

$451,105

2009

$4,648 (+322.6%)

$254,395 + $193,340

$447,735

2008

$1,100

$255,000 + $193,800

$448,800

Tax history for 1281 Via Rafael

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,561 (+5.6%)

$334,938 + $254,553

$589,491

2024

$6,214 (+1.9%)

$328,371 + $249,562

$577,933

2023

$6,097 (+1.4%)

$321,933 + $244,669

$566,602

2022

$6,013 (+1.6%)

$315,621 + $239,872

$555,493

2021

$5,918 (+0.9%)

$309,433 + $235,169

$544,602

2020

$5,864 (+1.1%)

$303,366 + $230,558

$533,924

2019

$5,801 (+3.3%)

$300,256 + $228,194

$528,450

2018

$5,615 (+2.0%)

$294,369 + $223,720

$518,089

2017

$5,504 (+1.6%)

$282,940 + $215,034

$497,974

2016

$5,419 (+1.6%)

$282,940 + $215,034

$497,974

2015

$5,333 (+2.4%)

$277,393 + $210,818

$488,211

2014

$5,209 (+31.0%)

$267,875 + $203,585

$471,460

2013

$3,977 (−0.2%)

$267,875 + $203,585

$471,460

2012

$3,983 (−19.0%)

$208,000 + $158,000

$366,000

2011

$4,919 (+4.9%)

$208,000 + $158,000

$366,000

2010

$4,690 (+0.9%)

$256,310 + $194,795

$451,105

2009

$4,648 (+322.6%)

$254,395 + $193,340

$447,735

2008

$1,100

$255,000 + $193,800

$448,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,792

Year renovated

2018

Sq. Ft.

1,640

Year built

1990

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

2224831400

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

$525 /month

Garage

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Mar 11, 2022.

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Door Opener
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave
Has Appliances
Breakfast Nook

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling

Room Information
Den, Family Room

Fireplace Information
Fire Pit
Has Fireplace

Heating Information
Has Heating

Interior Features
Levels: One
Has Spa

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof: Tile
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Stucco

Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Has Patio
Pool Features: Community Pool
Has Sprinklers

Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Lot-Level/Flat, Sprinkler System, Value In Land
Lot Dimensions Source: Builder

Property Information
Common Interest: Planned Development
Parcel Number: 2224831400
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View

Location

Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Fee: $177
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Other

School Information
High School District: Other

Location Information
Other Subdivision Name: LAKE SAN MARCOS
Directions: Rncho Santa Fe to Cam.Dl Arroyo,Rt.on Hermosita to Via Rafael [Cross Street(s)]: Hermosita Drive
Zoning: R1

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,640
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 2018
County: San Diego County
APN: 2224831400
HOA Dues: $525/month
Garage: No
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 11, 2022

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 181
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 178

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Frances
List Agent Last Name: Colace

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Larry
Buyer Agent Last Name: Baker

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty

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Schools

Discovery Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

San Elijo Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

7/10

San Marcos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 93° 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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San Marcos, CA • 92078

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$916,000 – $1.11M

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Home values near 1281 Via Rafael

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1289 Via Rafael, San Marcos, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1998 Sq. Ft.	$1,086,391
1257 Via Rafael, San Marcos, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1906 Sq. Ft.	$1,214,549

Address	Redfin Estimate
1273 Via Rafael, San Marcos, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$915,075
1249 Via Rafael, San Marcos, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1640 Sq. Ft.	$986,460

Address	Redfin Estimate
1265 Via Rafael, San Marcos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1550 Sq. Ft.	$1,028,983
1241 Via Rafael, San Marcos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1906 Sq. Ft.	$1,272,146

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