Welcome to 734 Brass Lantern, a custom-upgraded saltwater pool home nestled in the hills of San Marcos, offering sweeping southwesterly views of the city and Cal State San Marcos. This property blends energy efficiency, craftsmanship, and outdoor living into one exceptional residence. The heart of the home is a beautifully designed kitchen featuring premium Bosch stainless steel appliances—including the stove, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher—surrounded by custom cabinetry made of Russian Baltic birch and heart Douglas fir. Quartz countertops and laminate flooring run throughout, adding both style and durability. Pella dual-glazed vinyl windows bring in natural light while maintaining energy efficiency. Energy-conscious buyers will appreciate the leased solar system. A 40-year composition roof was installed just prior to the solar installation, offering lasting protection. The backyard is a true oasis, anchored by a saltwater pool with Pentair equipment, including a new saltwater generator installed in October 2025 and a recently replaced filter. Surrounding the pool and yard is an extensive collection of fruit trees and edible landscaping, featuring a finger lime, Meyer lemon, Mexican lime, pomegranate, six types of apples, Navel oranges, figs, guava, three types of tangerines, three pear trees, Bacon and Naughba avocados. There are also kiwi plants, along with raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry vines. The upper yard offers raised garden beds ideal for growing vegetables or seasonal flowers. Recent updates include fresh dining area and "touch-up" interior and exterior painting, reconstructed garage doors, and new landscape mulch throughout, giving the home a polished, move-in-ready feel. This home also features a 200-amp main electrical panel, with a dedicated 100-amp sub-panel in the garage, which also features 220V power, perfect for EV charging or a workshop. The spacious three-car garage is structurally reinforced over-sized beams, concrete piers and 2"x6" joists, offering storage or workshop potential. Adjacent, a 6-inch thick poured concrete RV pad, reinforced with rebar placed at 24" on center, ensures strength for heavy-duty use. The rear patio was also poured as a monolithic 6-inch slab, engineered to support future patio covers or other potential structural additions. Whether you're relaxing poolside, harvesting from your own orchard, or working on your next project in the garage, 734 Brass Lantern offers a rare blend of practicality, beauty, and lifestyle potential.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$594Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Chuck Crist•DRE #02032482• Cabrillo Team Realty
Contact: chuck@cabrilloteam.com
Bought with NonAgent Represented Buyer• NonMember/Member-Other Board
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
20,908
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
1,927
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2182922000
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Pool
Last updated by owner on Jan 10, 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: 3
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: In Ground, Private, Saltwater
Has Pool
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Landscaped, Lot Shape-Flag, Sprinkler System, Yard
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 2182922000
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Mello-Roos
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lighting, Suburban
School Information
High School District: San Marcos Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.15431700
Longitude: -117.14756000
Directions: GPS
Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,927
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: San Diego County
APN: 2182922000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Jan 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: Large cabinets in dining area next to the kitchen spanning the entire wall. Some book shelves may not convey.
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: chuck@cabrilloteam.com
Days Active in MLS: 21
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 21
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Chuck
List Agent Last Name: Crist
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Cabrillo Team Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: NonAgent Represented
Buyer Agent Last Name: Buyer
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: NonMember/Member-Other Board
Around this home
Schools
Richland Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Woodland Park Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Mission Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 23 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 • 92069
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
7.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.09M – $1.32M
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