OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2020 for $520K

$894,921

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,260/mo

•

2 ba

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1,380

sq ft

522 Smilax Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

About this home

Wonderful single story San Marcos home! Situated on a half-acre lot, this home has been extensively remodeled. Updates include granite kitchen countertops, remodeled designer bathrooms, new carpet in bedrooms, fresh paint, new water heater, new furnace and new electrical panel. Stately palm trees frame the front yard, with fruit trees and gardening area in the back enjoyed from a covered back patio and fire pit. Additional features include RV parking.

Single-familyProperty Type

1976Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$648Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Ed Johnson •DRE #01471493 • Harcourts Prime Properties

•760-212-9324 (agent)

Listed by Adrienne Mineiro •DRE #01959382 • Harcourts Prime Properties

Bought with Gail Carroll •DRE #01458201 • Richard Realty Group, Inc

•760-438-7747 (agent)

Source:SDMLS #160006193

Redfin Estimate

$894,921

$375K since sold in September 2020$27K since September

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This home's estimate is 0.8% higher than the average sale price ($888K) of 5 comparable homes.

BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 28, 2026
$872,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,456 sq ft
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SOLD APR 22, 2026
$857,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,545 sq ft
3246 Grand Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$800,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,272 sq ft
513 Smilax, Vista, CA 92081
Coldwell Banker Realty
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$1,010,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,635 sq ft
400 N Pacific St, San Marcos, CA 92069
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$899,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,420 sq ft
3661 La Mirada Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078

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Market trends in 92078, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

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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16 MoM

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Sale history for 522 Smilax Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 25, 2020

Sold

$520,000

$377/sq ft

SDMLS #160006193

May 4, 2016

Sold

$490,000

$355/sq ft

Apr 15, 2016

Pending

—

Apr 13, 2016

Relisted

—

Mar 29, 2016

Pending

—

Mar 11, 2016

Price Changed

$494,000

$358/sq ft

Feb 4, 2016

Listed

$499,000

$362/sq ft

Feb 4, 2016

Listed

$494,000

$358/sq ft

SDMLS #150064596

Jan 13, 2016

Sold

$475,000

$344/sq ft

Jan 10, 2016

Pending

—

Dec 11, 2015

Listed

$495,000

$359/sq ft

+18

See supplemental remarks! Newly Remodeled Home in blossoming area. Granite counter-tops, new cabinets and custom paint. Turn key Ready. Half acre lot featuring beautiful front and back yard with covered patio and orchard. Award winning school district. Features RV parking, Fireplace and Mountain Views. Come see this Beautiful Home, Will go fast!

Welcome to your own piece of paradise in north county San Diego. Rare opportunity to own .52 acre lot in San Diego. Home has been completely remodeled with designer touches throughout the home. Surrounded by luscious palm trees, RV Access driveway, & ELEGANTLY remodeled in its sophistication, this spacious home will impress the most discriminating buyer. A single-level home, welcomes you with an expansive open floor plan, huge master bedroom with a walk in closet, beautiful custom stone tiles in bathrooms, pearl quartz counter-tops, & exquisite fixtures. Modern Gourmet Kitchen with granite counter-tops leads to the dining room with SPECTACULAR Views of your private manicured yard. R2 zoned, Expansive backyard with potential for building another unit. Meanwhile it enjoys a nice gardening pot set up along with thriving fruit trees including oranges, tangerines, lemons, and many more. Home has brand new water heater, new furnace, new floors, too many upgrades to list. The neighborhood inherits award winning schools including One of The best schools in the state of CA, San Marcos High School, & is walking distance to distinguished Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School, making this a DESIRABLE place to call home. This home is a MUST SEE!!

Public Records

Jan 15, 2013

Sold

$343,000

$249/sq ft

SDMLS #120029655

Oct 17, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Jul 3, 2012

Price Changed

$394,000

$286/sq ft

Jun 10, 2012

Listed

$429,000

$311/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 12, 2009

Sold

$369,000

$267/sq ft

CRMLS #80079335

Mar 12, 2009

Sold

$363,000

$263/sq ft

Nov 24, 2008

Listed

$369,900

$268/sq ft

SDMLS #2

Dec 22, 2008

Price Changed

$369,900

$268/sq ft

SDMLS #81034739

Sep 9, 2008

Listing Removed

—

May 12, 2008

Listed

$499,000

$362/sq ft

SDMLS #1

Apr 15, 2008

Price Changed

$529,900

$384/sq ft

CRMLS #81010270

May 4, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Feb 4, 2008

Listed

$529,900

$384/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,008 (+5.1%)

$369,075 + $205,041

$574,116

2024

$6,670 (+1.7%)

$361,839 + $201,021

$562,860

2023

$6,556 (+1.3%)

$354,745 + $197,080

$551,825

2022

$6,474 (+0.3%)

$347,790 + $193,216

$541,006

2021

$6,455 (−1.8%)

$340,971 + $189,428

$530,399

2020

$6,575 (+1.0%)

$334,286 + $185,714

$520,000

2019

$6,508 (+3.0%)

$340,965 + $189,425

$530,390

2018

$6,321 (+1.6%)

$334,280 + $185,711

$519,991

2017

$6,221 (+33.9%)

$321,300 + $178,500

$499,800

2016

$4,647 (+1.3%)

$321,300 + $178,500

$499,800

2015

$4,589 (+2.0%)

$228,850 + $127,947

$356,797

2014

$4,499 (+3.4%)

$220,998 + $123,558

$344,556

2013

$4,350 (−7.4%)

$220,998 + $123,558

$344,556

2012

$4,699 (+2.2%)

$220,000 + $123,000

$343,000

2011

$4,599 (+4.5%)

$235,804 + $138,407

$374,211

2010

$4,400 (+202.4%)

$231,181 + $135,694

$366,875

2009

$1,455 (+2.0%)

$229,454 + $134,680

$364,134

2008

$1,427

$30,480 + $50,038

$80,518

Tax history for 522 Smilax Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,008 (+5.1%)

$369,075 + $205,041

$574,116

2024

$6,670 (+1.7%)

$361,839 + $201,021

$562,860

2023

$6,556 (+1.3%)

$354,745 + $197,080

$551,825

2022

$6,474 (+0.3%)

$347,790 + $193,216

$541,006

2021

$6,455 (−1.8%)

$340,971 + $189,428

$530,399

2020

$6,575 (+1.0%)

$334,286 + $185,714

$520,000

2019

$6,508 (+3.0%)

$340,965 + $189,425

$530,390

2018

$6,321 (+1.6%)

$334,280 + $185,711

$519,991

2017

$6,221 (+33.9%)

$321,300 + $178,500

$499,800

2016

$4,647 (+1.3%)

$321,300 + $178,500

$499,800

2015

$4,589 (+2.0%)

$228,850 + $127,947

$356,797

2014

$4,499 (+3.4%)

$220,998 + $123,558

$344,556

2013

$4,350 (−7.4%)

$220,998 + $123,558

$344,556

2012

$4,699 (+2.2%)

$220,000 + $123,000

$343,000

2011

$4,599 (+4.5%)

$235,804 + $138,407

$374,211

2010

$4,400 (+202.4%)

$231,181 + $135,694

$366,875

2009

$1,455 (+2.0%)

$229,454 + $134,680

$364,134

2008

$1,427

$30,480 + $50,038

$80,518

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

Zoning

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

Exterior

Property Information
Subdivision Name: ROYAL RHOS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,380
Building Sq. Ft: 1,380
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: LOT 15 TR 8248

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Garage/Carport

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 22,651
Legal Lot Number: 15
Acres: 0.52
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,380
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: San Diego County
APN: 2171921400

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026

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 • 1.7mi

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

$851,000 – $1.03M

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Home values near 522 Smilax Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
511 Smilax Road, Vista, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$688,789
521 Smilax Road, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2344 Sq. Ft.	$929,194

Address	Redfin Estimate
513 Smilax Road, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1272 Sq. Ft.	$888,144
525 Smilax Road, San Marcos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1184 Sq. Ft.	$801,223

Address	Redfin Estimate
519 Smilax Road, Vista, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2806 Sq. Ft.	$859,256
459 Smilax Road, Vista, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2644 Sq. Ft.	$1,094,258

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