Listed by Lisa Sanshey-Beaudin•DRE #00876338• Shea Advantage
Contact: lisa.sanshey@sheaadvantage.com
For sale
$819,121
Est. $6,057/mo —
3
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3.5 ba
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1,504
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188 Watt Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
About this home
Discover an exciting opportunity to own a brand-new home in the heart of San Marcos' thriving North City district. Located within the highly sought-after Amplitude at The Hill District community, this stylish Plan 1 residence offers approximately 1,504 square feet of contemporary living space with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Designed for today's lifestyle, the home showcases a bright, open layout complemented by upgraded Amber Urban Oak cabinetry, elegant quartz countertops, designer tile backsplash, matte black fixtures, and luxury finishes throughout. The spacious kitchen is equipped with a premium KitchenAid stainless steel appliance package, creating the perfect setting for everyday living and effortless entertaining. Thoughtful design continues throughout the home with durable laminate flooring in the main living areas, upgraded tile in the bathrooms, a contemporary open-rail staircase, and private en-suite baths for each bedroom. Refrigerator, washer, and dryer are included, making your move even easier. Beyond the front door, enjoy the vibrant energy of North City, where local restaurants, cafés, fitness studios, entertainment venues, and community gathering spaces create a true urban village atmosphere. With proximity to CSU San Marcos, walking trails, transit options, and major commuter routes, residents enjoy the convenience of having everything close at hand. Projected for a December closing, this home presents an excellent opportunity to secure a new construction residence before year-end in one of North County's most dynamic and walkable communities.
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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Market insights
188 Watt Rd · $819,121
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$819,121
Median sale price in this area is $788,238. (4% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
24% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
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Interior features
Three or more levels
Main level has one bedroom and one bathroom
Entry on level 1
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom
Main floor bedroom
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Gas oven
Dishwasher
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In-closet laundry
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Central cooling
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Community pool
Home design
Condominium
Attached property
Total of 3 stories
Parking
Attached garage
2 garage spaces
2 total parking spaces
Construction
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HOA & community
Part of an association (Amplitude)
Monthly association fee of $470
Association amenities include pool, multipurpose/recreational room, and grounds maintenance
Community of 158 units
Community described as urban
Assessments include Mello-Roos
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Lot size source: builder
Living area source: assessor's data
Directions: Discovery St to North City Drive
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San Diego County
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Last updated by owner on Sep 30, 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
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Redfin Estimate for 188 Watt Rd
$819,190
$69 over list price of $819K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $685K to $926K.