WELCOME HOME TO THIS HIGHLY DESIRABLE DISCOVERY HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD! This spectacular home has fantastic curb appeal, is steps from Discovery Lake & features an open & bright floorplan gleaming w/ natural light from the soaring ceilings & windows, dramatic staircase, eat-in kitchen w/ granite counters, beautiful crown molding thruout, luxurious master suite w/ marble fireplace and a bed/bath down. No HOA, low taxes and all that Discovery Hills has to offer makes this an incredible value! Not a Short Sale/REO. [Supplement]: This is one of the largest floorplans in Discovery Hills. As you step thru the double door entrance, you'll find a raised tile entry and a bright floorplan gleaming w/ natural light in the formal living & dining rooms. You can't help but notice the dramatic staircase and absolutely beautiful crown molding that flows thruout the entire home. The gourmet eat-in kitchen is equipped with everything you could possibly need: gorgeous granite counters, a large pantry, double ovens and a newer stainless dishwasher. There's also a breakfast nook and the adjoining family room has a sliding glass door that leads to your lush backyard where you can sit back & enjoy the cool breezes. There's a cozy fireplace in the family room to enjoy on those cool evenings & a downstairs bedroom/bath that could be used as an office. Upstairs you'll find the master suite & bath w/ double sinks, oval tub, separate shower & walk-in closet. There are 2 add'l bedrooms upstairs. There's a large laundry room with a sink and a 3-car garage that is large enough to hold all your cars & toys. The home is equipped with a reverse osmosis water filter, alarm system, new heating unit, plus A/C. This home is ideal for a growing family with an active lifestyle. Schools: Discovery Elementary & San Elijo Middle (both CA Distinguished Schools) and San Marcos High. Enjoy all that Discovery Hills has to offer with extensive trails, a playground & fishing at the lake. Close to CSU San Marcos, Palomar College, Restaurant Row, Shopping, Theatres & quick access to the Freeway or the Sprinter Station. Don't pass up the opportunity to own this outstanding home in this highly desirable Discovery Hills location. Room dimensions & sq footage are approximate, per builder & assessor's record. All MLS & marketing info is approximate & not guaranteed. Buyer to verify all info & sizes to satisfy themselves with the property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
5,736 sq ftLot Size
$591Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Eliot Geeting•DRE #01743915• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Cindy Penn•DRE #01853704• Realty Source, Inc
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Public Records
Sep 3, 1993
Sold
$207,000
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,041 (+5.2%)
$289,995 + $298,051
$588,046
2024
$6,690 (+1.8%)
$284,309 + $292,207
$576,516
2023
$6,569 (+1.4%)
$278,735 + $286,478
$565,213
2022
$6,480 (+1.6%)
$273,270 + $280,861
$554,131
2021
$6,375 (+1.0%)
$267,912 + $275,354
$543,266
2020
$6,314 (+2.1%)
$262,659 + $269,955
$532,614
2019
$6,183 (+3.2%)
$259,966 + $267,187
$527,153
2018
$5,992 (+2.0%)
$254,869 + $261,949
$516,818
2017
$5,876 (+1.5%)
$244,973 + $251,778
$496,751
2016
$5,788 (−9.7%)
$244,973 + $251,778
$496,751
2015
$6,412 (+2.2%)
$240,170 + $246,842
$487,012
2014
$6,273 (+1.9%)
$231,930 + $238,373
$470,303
2013
$6,153 (+1.3%)
$231,930 + $238,373
$470,303
2012
$6,077 (+2.3%)
$230,882 + $237,296
$468,178
2011
$5,941 (+9.3%)
$226,355 + $232,644
$458,999
2010
$5,433 (+0.6%)
$221,917 + $228,083
$450,000
2009
$5,398 (+1.5%)
$206,000 + $211,724
$417,724
2008
$5,320
$206,490 + $212,227
$418,717
Tax history for 647 Poppy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,041 (+5.2%)
$289,995 + $298,051
$588,046
2024
$6,690 (+1.8%)
$284,309 + $292,207
$576,516
2023
$6,569 (+1.4%)
$278,735 + $286,478
$565,213
2022
$6,480 (+1.6%)
$273,270 + $280,861
$554,131
2021
$6,375 (+1.0%)
$267,912 + $275,354
$543,266
2020
$6,314 (+2.1%)
$262,659 + $269,955
$532,614
2019
$6,183 (+3.2%)
$259,966 + $267,187
$527,153
2018
$5,992 (+2.0%)
$254,869 + $261,949
$516,818
2017
$5,876 (+1.5%)
$244,973 + $251,778
$496,751
2016
$5,788 (−9.7%)
$244,973 + $251,778
$496,751
2015
$6,412 (+2.2%)
$240,170 + $246,842
$487,012
2014
$6,273 (+1.9%)
$231,930 + $238,373
$470,303
2013
$6,153 (+1.3%)
$231,930 + $238,373
$470,303
2012
$6,077 (+2.3%)
$230,882 + $237,296
$468,178
2011
$5,941 (+9.3%)
$226,355 + $232,644
$458,999
2010
$5,433 (+0.6%)
$221,917 + $228,083
$450,000
2009
$5,398 (+1.5%)
$206,000 + $211,724
$417,724
2008
$5,320
$206,490 + $212,227
$418,717
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,737 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
2,118
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2217122000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 3
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Carport Attached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 6
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Gas Dryer Hookup
Directions: 78 Fwy, South on Twin Oaks Valley Rd, Right on Craven, Left on Foxhall, Right on Poppy, 2nd house from corner on left. [Cross Street(s)]: Foxhall
Zoning: R1
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,118
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,737 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 1994
County: San Diego County
APN: 2217122000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 62
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 60
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Eliot
List Agent Last Name: Geeting
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Cindy
Buyer Agent Last Name: Penn
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Realty Source, Inc
Around this home
Schools
Discovery Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
San Elijo Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
San Marcos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
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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
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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.19M – $1.44M
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