870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd Unit C, San Marcos, CA 92078

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Off Market Oct 2021 for $472K

$521,860

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,103/mo

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958

sq ft

870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd Unit C, San Marcos, CA 92078

About this home

CondoProperty Type

1986Year Built

6.98 acresLot Size

$545Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Lee Thomas •DRE #00605958 • EagleView Realty

Bought with Tj Stroben •DRE #01318731 • Cal Res Consulting

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:CRMLS #NDP2110194

Redfin Estimate

$521,860

$49K since sold in October 2021$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 16.7% higher than the average sale price ($447K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$450,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,030 sq ft
1664 Circa Del Lago Unit E104, San Marcos, CA 92078
SOLD OCT 9, 2025
$575,000
B
2 beds2 baths958 sq ft
870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd Unit D, San Marcos, CA 92078
SOLD FEB 19, 2026
$490,000
C
2 beds2 baths958 sq ft
866 S Rancho Santa Fe. Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$407,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,030 sq ft
1616 Circa Del Lago Unit C211, San Marcos, CA 92078
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$400,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,030 sq ft
1560 Circa Del Lago Unit D304, San Marcos, CA 92078
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$360,000
F
2 beds1.5 baths962 sq ft
1681 Circa Del Lago Unit F104, San Marcos, CA 92078
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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

99.0%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$45K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

7 days MoM

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Sale history for 870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd Unit C

Date

Event

Price

SDMLS #260010038

May 5, 2026

Rental Removed

$3,000

$3/sq ft

Apr 28, 2026

Listed for Rent

$3,000

$3/sq ft

SDMLS #250022544

May 7, 2025

Rental Removed

$3,000

$3/sq ft

Mar 26, 2025

Listed for Rent

$3,000

$3/sq ft

SDMLS #240005285

Apr 24, 2024

Rental Removed

$3,000

$3/sq ft

Apr 16, 2024

Price Changed

$3,000

$3/sq ft

Mar 19, 2024

Price Changed

$3,100

$3/sq ft

Mar 11, 2024

Listed for Rent

$3,200

$3/sq ft

CRMLS #NDP2110194

Oct 7, 2021

Sold

$472,500

$493/sq ft

Sep 9, 2021

Pending

—

Sep 1, 2021

Listed

$439,000

$458/sq ft

CRMLS #190047017

Aug 27, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Aug 27, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Aug 22, 2019

Listed

$359,900

$376/sq ft

Aug 22, 2019

Listed

$359,900

$376/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 19, 2013

Sold

$240,000

$251/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 26, 2005

Sold

$336,000

$351/sq ft

CRMLS #51042230

Jul 26, 2005

Sold

$335,900

$351/sq ft

Jun 16, 2005

Listed

$335,900

$351/sq ft

Wonderful location at back of complex with open space & picnic area. Very quiet & private. Downstairs end unit with lots of upgrades. Newly refurbished items are dual pane vinyl windows, paint, carpet & tile, master bath w/ huge shower & dual heads, crown molding, wainscoting, smooth ceilings & vertical blinds. [Supplement]: Gorgeous panoramic & peak of the ocean views. This home shows like a model! Other features not mentioned yet are ceiling fan in dining area, master bedroom has walk-in closet, 2nd bedroom has mirror wardrobe doors, popcorn ceilings have been removed, 18' designer floor tile in entry, nook, kitchen, hallway, baths & laundry closet & custom painted cabinets. New vinyl dual pane windows are low E which keeps ultra violet rays out. Garage has work bench & storage. Complex is beautiful. You can show with confidence. Sellers are remodeling another home in San Marcos & moving within 30 days.

CRMLS #991011705

Oct 1, 1999

Sold

$106,500

$111/sq ft

Jun 21, 1999

Listed

$108,995

$114/sq ft

CRMLS #991009723

Jun 21, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Jun 21, 1999

Listing Removed

—

May 22, 1999

Listed

$113,900

$119/sq ft

May 22, 1999

Listed

$113,900

$119/sq ft

Public Records

May 21, 1996

Sold

$62,500

$65/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 31, 1992

Sold

$104,000

$109/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,695 (+5.6%)

$389,674 + $121,772

$511,446

2024

$5,394 (+1.9%)

$382,034 + $119,385

$501,419

2023

$5,294 (+1.1%)

$374,544 + $117,045

$491,589

2022

$5,236 (+73.9%)

$367,200 + $114,750

$481,950

2021

$3,011 (+1.0%)

$360,000 + $112,500

$472,500

2020

$2,982 (+1.2%)

$170,643 + $102,384

$273,027

2019

$2,948 (+3.3%)

$168,894 + $101,335

$270,229

2018

$2,853 (+2.0%)

$165,583 + $99,349

$264,932

2017

$2,796 (+1.6%)

$159,154 + $95,492

$254,646

2016

$2,752 (+1.5%)

$159,154 + $95,492

$254,646

2015

$2,711 (+2.4%)

$156,034 + $93,620

$249,654

2014

$2,648 (+34.2%)

$150,681 + $90,408

$241,089

2013

$1,974 (−0.1%)

$150,681 + $90,408

$241,089

2012

$1,977

$123,000 + $53,000

$176,000

2011

$1,977 (+4.0%)

$123,000 + $53,000

$176,000

2010

$1,900 (+1.1%)

$123,000 + $53,000

$176,000

2009

$1,879 (−19.9%)

$123,000 + $53,000

$176,000

2008

$2,345

$123,000 + $53,000

$176,000

Tax history for 870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd Unit C

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,695 (+5.6%)

$389,674 + $121,772

$511,446

2024

$5,394 (+1.9%)

$382,034 + $119,385

$501,419

2023

$5,294 (+1.1%)

$374,544 + $117,045

$491,589

2022

$5,236 (+73.9%)

$367,200 + $114,750

$481,950

2021

$3,011 (+1.0%)

$360,000 + $112,500

$472,500

2020

$2,982 (+1.2%)

$170,643 + $102,384

$273,027

2019

$2,948 (+3.3%)

$168,894 + $101,335

$270,229

2018

$2,853 (+2.0%)

$165,583 + $99,349

$264,932

2017

$2,796 (+1.6%)

$159,154 + $95,492

$254,646

2016

$2,752 (+1.5%)

$159,154 + $95,492

$254,646

2015

$2,711 (+2.4%)

$156,034 + $93,620

$249,654

2014

$2,648 (+34.2%)

$150,681 + $90,408

$241,089

2013

$1,974 (−0.1%)

$150,681 + $90,408

$241,089

2012

$1,977

$123,000 + $53,000

$176,000

2011

$1,977 (+4.0%)

$123,000 + $53,000

$176,000

2010

$1,900 (+1.1%)

$123,000 + $53,000

$176,000

2009

$1,879 (−19.9%)

$123,000 + $53,000

$176,000

2008

$2,345

$123,000 + $53,000

$176,000

*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

—

Year renovated

1986

Sq. Ft.

958

Year built

1986

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

San Diego County

APN

2216111254

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.

R-2

Single-Family Residential 2 Zone

To provide for low-density, single-family attached homes that are suitable in massing and character for inclusion in single-family detached neighborhoods. The R-2 Zone is intended to implement and be consistent with the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) land use designations of the General Plan.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture-Other
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Communications tower

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking Spaces: 1

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Cooling Information
See Remarks
Has Cooling

Room Information
All Bedrooms Down

Interior Features
Levels: One

Exterior

Exterior Features
Pool Features: Community Pool

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data

Property Information
Common Walls: 2+ common walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 2216111254
Attached Property
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor

Financial

Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown

Utilities

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

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 88

Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Sommerset by the Lake
Association Fee: $340
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Pool

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Urban

School Information
High School District: ABC Unified

Location Information
Latitude: 33.12999956
Longitude: -117.21180966
Directions: Parking spot numbers will be painted on September 7th. Park 4-5 Feet from front curb to allow room for painting. Rancho Santa Fe Road to Entrance (Sommerset by the Lake) to the end of the street at the top. Unit is down the stairs to the right at the end. Sign is in the window.
Zoning: Residential

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 958
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: San Diego County
APN: 2216111254

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 8

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Lee
List Agent Last Name: Thomas

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: EagleView Realty

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Tj
Buyer Agent Last Name: Stroben

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Cal Res Consulting

Around this home

Schools

La Costa Meadows Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi

9/10

San Elijo Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi

7/10

San Marcos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 93° 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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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

$496,000 – $601,000

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Home values near 870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd Unit C

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
906 South Rancho Santa Fe Rd Apt D, San Marcos, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 958 Sq. Ft.	$496,437
874 South Rancho Santa Fe Rd Apt B, San Marcos, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 948 Sq. Ft.	$496,906

Address	Redfin Estimate
906 South Rancho Santa Fe Rd Apt G, San Marcos, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 958 Sq. Ft.	$462,018
874 South Rancho Santa Fe Rd Apt E, San Marcos, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 948 Sq. Ft.	$538,455

Address	Redfin Estimate
874 South Rancho Santa Fe Rd Apt F, San Marcos, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 948 Sq. Ft.	$570,858
874 South Rancho Santa Fe Rd Apt A, San Marcos, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 948 Sq. Ft.	$496,555

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