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Off Market Mar 2023 for $696K

$912,951

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,202/mo

•

1,250

sq ft

438 Smilax Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

0.51 acresLot Size

$730Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Buyer's agent

Sussy Brown DRE #01444219Redfin Corporation

Listed by Gonzalo Gonzalez •DRE #01474582 • Cal American Homes

Contact: 909-206-0021

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CRMLS #CV23013516

Redfin Estimate

$912,951

$217K since sold in March 2023$65K since August

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This home's estimate is 4.5% higher than the average sale price ($873K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$800,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,272 sq ft
513 Smilax, Vista, CA 92081
Coldwell Banker Realty
SOLD APR 22, 2026
$857,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,545 sq ft
3246 Grand Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$690,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,498 sq ft
2094 Thibodo Ct, Vista, CA 92081
SOLD JAN 6, 2026
$1,170,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,560 sq ft
3114 Palm Crest Ter, San Marcos, CA 92078
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$850,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,296 sq ft
1779 Curry Comb Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.

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$3,347/mo

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Market trends in 92078, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$960K

$27K MoM

Avg. days on market

34d

0 days MoM

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15 MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

Appears mo e in ready with a mix of original and updated features. Laundry hookups are in the garage. There is no direct access from the home into the garage. Huge lot.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Gigi Grant
Redfin Associate agent

Sale history for 438 Smilax Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,930 (+5.2%)

$574,468 + $164,131

$738,599

2024

$8,492 (+39.4%)

$563,204 + $160,913

$724,117

2023

$6,094 (+28.4%)

$552,161 + $157,758

$709,919

2022

$4,747 (+1.7%)

$382,775 + $109,363

$492,138

2021

$4,669 (+1.0%)

$312,343 + $111,550

$423,893

2020

$4,624 (+1.1%)

$306,219 + $109,363

$415,582

2019

$4,573 (+3.3%)

$303,080 + $108,242

$411,322

2018

$4,427 (+1.6%)

$297,138 + $106,120

$403,258

2017

$4,356 (+18.8%)

$169,765 + $162,337

$332,102

2016

$3,667 (−13.6%)

$169,765 + $162,337

$332,102

2015

$4,246 (+2.0%)

$166,437 + $159,154

$325,591

2014

$4,163 (+57.9%)

$160,726 + $153,694

$314,420

2013

$2,636 (+1.4%)

$160,726 + $153,694

$314,420

2012

$2,600 (+2.2%)

$49,237 + $130,623

$179,860

2011

$2,543 (+4.2%)

$48,272 + $128,062

$176,334

2010

$2,441 (+1.3%)

$47,326 + $125,551

$172,877

2009

$2,410 (+1.9%)

$46,973 + $124,613

$171,586

2008

$2,366

$47,085 + $124,910

$171,995

Tax history for 438 Smilax Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,930 (+5.2%)

$574,468 + $164,131

$738,599

2024

$8,492 (+39.4%)

$563,204 + $160,913

$724,117

2023

$6,094 (+28.4%)

$552,161 + $157,758

$709,919

2022

$4,747 (+1.7%)

$382,775 + $109,363

$492,138

2021

$4,669 (+1.0%)

$312,343 + $111,550

$423,893

2020

$4,624 (+1.1%)

$306,219 + $109,363

$415,582

2019

$4,573 (+3.3%)

$303,080 + $108,242

$411,322

2018

$4,427 (+1.6%)

$297,138 + $106,120

$403,258

2017

$4,356 (+18.8%)

$169,765 + $162,337

$332,102

2016

$3,667 (−13.6%)

$169,765 + $162,337

$332,102

2015

$4,246 (+2.0%)

$166,437 + $159,154

$325,591

2014

$4,163 (+57.9%)

$160,726 + $153,694

$314,420

2013

$2,636 (+1.4%)

$160,726 + $153,694

$314,420

2012

$2,600 (+2.2%)

$49,237 + $130,623

$179,860

2011

$2,543 (+4.2%)

$48,272 + $128,062

$176,334

2010

$2,441 (+1.3%)

$47,326 + $125,551

$172,877

2009

$2,410 (+1.9%)

$46,973 + $124,613

$171,586

2008

$2,366

$47,085 + $124,910

$171,995

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

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.51 Acres

Year renovated

1959

Sq. Ft.

1,250

Year built

1959

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

2171920800

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.

R-1-10

Single-Family Residential Low Zone

To provide for single-family detached homes on lots of 10,000 sq ft or greater, for a maximum density of 4 units per 1 acre. This Zone provides for low-density living on large lots. The R-1-10 Zone is intended to implement and is consistent with the Very Low Density Residential (VLDR) land use designation of the General Plan.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture-Other
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling

Room Information
All Bedrooms Down

Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Exterior

Exterior Information
Structure Type: House

Exterior Features
Pool Features: None

Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre

Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 2171920800
Year Built Source: Assessor

Financial

Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown

Utilities

Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer Paid
Water Source: District/Public

Location

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Street Lighting

School Information
High School District: San Diego Unified

Location Information
Latitude: 33.15610700
Longitude: -117.20733400
Directions: Head southwest on Smilax Rd toward Mimosa Ave, Destination will be on the left
Zoning: R1

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,250
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1959
County: San Diego County
APN: 2171920800

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026

Other

Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 909-206-0021
Days Active in MLS: 8
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 8

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Gonzalo
List Agent Last Name: Gonzalez

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Cal American Homes

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Sussy
Buyer Agent Last Name: Brown

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Redfin Corporation

Around this home

Schools

Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

5/10

San Marcos Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

5/10

San Marcos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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

0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 91° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

3/10 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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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.

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Estimated sale price

$868,000 – $1.05M

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Home values near 438 Smilax Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
425 Smilax Road, Vista, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1150 Sq. Ft.	$1,406,326
448 Smilax Road, San Marcos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1250 Sq. Ft.	$797,584

Address	Redfin Estimate
411 Smilax Road, Vista, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1558 Sq. Ft.	$685,464
442 Smilax Road, San Marcos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1922 Sq. Ft.	$993,765

Address	Redfin Estimate
414 Smilax Road, San Marcos, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1976 Sq. Ft.	$861,008
422 Smilax Road Unit 30, San Marcos, CA 12 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 5032 Sq. Ft.	—

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