RARE PRIVATE CORNER TOWNHOME - 3 bed - 3 bath - in the gated master-planned community of Corte Bella. This home enjoys one of the most coveted locations in the community—directly adjacent to the resort-style recreation center, fitness facility, pool, clubhouse, and meeting spaces. The best amenities only matter if you actually use them, and this unique location makes them feel like an extension of your own home rather than a destination you have to plan around. This beautifully refreshed three-story residence features 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, with a flexible floor plan offering a main(2nd)-level bedroom and full bath, plus two spacious top floor bedrooms with private en-suite bathrooms. Thoughtfully upgraded with beautiful wood flooring, brand-new carpet, fresh interior paint, builder upgrades, and custom built-in cabinetry throughout. Enjoy the privacy of a corner location with a balcony overlooking the pool area while remaining comfortably removed from the activity. Additional highlights include an attached two-car garage with extra storage space. Beyond your front door, experience the lifestyle that makes Corte Bella so special, including scenic walking trails surrounding Hidden Lake, beautifully maintained grounds, and an unbeatable location near California State University San Marcos, shopping, dining, entertainment, outdoor recreation, commuter routes, & the new Kaiser Permanente Med Cntr. This is a rare opportunity to own a home where privacy, convenience, upgrades, & resort-style living come together in one of North County's most desirable communities. Rarely Available CORNER UNIT premier location within Corte Bella. Walk to Cal State San Marcos & Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Welcome to 455 Almond Road—an exceptional opportunity to own one of the most desirable locations within the gated master-planned community of Corte Bella. The best amenities only matter if you actually use them. This residence enjoys a premier location just steps from the beautifully appointed Corte Bella recreation center, fitness facility, pool, clubhouse, and meeting spaces—making resort-style amenities feel like an extension of your own home rather than a destination you have to plan around. Enjoy the privacy of being adjacent to the recreation center while still taking in peaceful pool views from the balcony without being directly on top of the activity. This beautifully refreshed three-story residence is truly move-in ready, featuring gorgeous wood flooring, brand-new carpet, fresh interior paint, builder upgrades throughout, and custom built-in cabinetry that adds both beauty and function. The thoughtful floor plan offers three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The main living level features a private bedroom and full bathroom—perfect for guests, a home office, or flexible living needs. Upstairs, the third floor offers two spacious en-suite bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom, creating the perfect retreat for owners, family members, or guests seeking comfort and privacy. The attached two-car garage includes additional storage space, while the home's multi-level design provides separation of living areas and flexibility rarely found in condominium living. Beyond your front door, experience the lifestyle that makes Corte Bella so special. Enjoy scenic nature trails surrounding the community's Hidden Lake, peaceful walking paths, and beautifully maintained grounds. Ideally located adjacent to California State University San Marcos, this home offers exceptional convenience to shopping, dining, entertainment, outdoor recreation, major commuter routes, and the new Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, an investment opportunity, a home near Cal State San Marcos, or a low-maintenance North County lifestyle, 455 Almond Road delivers the perfect blend of location, amenities, upgrades, and everyday comfort. This isn't just a home in Corte Bella—it is a home positioned to experience everything Corte Bella was designed to offer.
TownhomeProperty Type
2005Year Built
$569Price/Sq.Ft.
$337/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Brooke Russo•DRE #01278814• Bookmark Realty
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
455 Almond Rd · $699,000
DAYS ON MARKET
19 days
The average home goes pending in 41 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.0%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$699,000
Median sale price in this area is $598,988. (14% 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
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Gas range
Bedrooms
3 possible bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Gas range
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Exterior features
Community pool
Home design
Townhouse
Residential property
Three stories
Entry level on level 1
Parking
Attached 2-car garage with garage door opener
2 parking spaces total
Security
Gated community
Construction
Stucco construction
Tile roof
Utilities
Public water
Sewer connected
HOA & community
Homeowners association with monthly fee of $145
Clubhouse
Hot water included in association amenities
Picnic area
Playground
Barbecue
Fitness center
Recreation facilities
Gated community
Community pool
Other
Part of Corte Bella at Coronado Ranch community
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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
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 22 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
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 455 Almond Rd
$697,556
$1,444 under list price of $699K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $579K to $720K.