OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2021 for $1.1M

$1,531,493

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,874/mo

•

2,499

sq ft

878 First Light Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

About this home

Nestled on a quiet cul de sac street in the desirable family community of Woodley’s Glen in the heart of San Elijo Hills. This light, bright, freshly painted, and upgraded John Laing home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, and a spacious downstairs office. The polished marble entry, dark beech hardwood floors, and dual fireplace between the dining and family room areas, complement the ambiance created with the two sets of upgraded French doors leading out to the private open side courtyard with a custom large fountain. The kitchen and nook area features granite countertops with breakfast counter, Old Stone 4-piece pattern tile floors with chiseled finished edges, maple cabinets with various pull outs, a lazy Susan, and spice drawer, and a large wood custom made wine and beverage bar. Spacious master suite features views to backyard and beyond, custom tile on bathroom counters, floors, and private shower, large soaking tub with leaded glass windows above, and two separate walk-in closets. Upgraded carpet and padding on stairs and in the bedrooms. Mature landscaping, a large gazebo structure, gas firepit, and plush lawn and concrete areas, perfectly complement the peaceful serenity of the flowing river-rock fountain. Other salient house features include: fully owned 16 panel house solar system, separate laundry room, large 3 car tandem garage, complete house water system, 75-gallon water heater, leaded glass windows in living room, wood blinds throughout. The award winning San Elijo Hills community offers top rated schools, parks, playgrounds, over 18 miles of hiking, biking, and walking trails, and a town center with dining, retail shopping, and a host of community events.

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

4,992 sq ftLot Size

$613Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Peter Andrews •DRE #00977049 • Cypress Realty & Mortgage

Bought with Cathy LeClair •DRE #01072983 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

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•Source:CRMLS #NDP2104395

Redfin Estimate

$1,531,493

$356K since sold in May 2021$25K since August

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This home's estimate is 16.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.31M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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SOLD APR 14, 2026
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C
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D
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SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$1,297,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,849 sq ft
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SOLD NOV 7, 2025
$1,430,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,123 sq ft
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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

99.1%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$960K

$27K MoM

Avg. days on market

34d

0 days MoM

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This 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home in San Marcos is minutes from hiking, mountain biking, shops and restaurants. The home has a great round vestibule, high ceilings as you walk in the from door, open concept kitchen and living room, a large 2 car garage...
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Sale history for 878 First Light Rd

Date

Event

Price

CRMLS #NDP2104395

May 20, 2021

Sold

$1,175,000

$470/sq ft

Apr 30, 2021

Pending

—

Apr 23, 2021

Listed

$985,000

$394/sq ft

CRMLS #80072302

Dec 31, 2008

Sold

$550,000

$220/sq ft

Oct 22, 2008

Listed

$549,000

$220/sq ft

JUST REDUCED!! NO BANKS to deal with on this one! WOW FACTOR! Gorgeous upgraded John Laing home in Woodley's Glen! Polished marble entry, dark beech hardwood floors, granite counters, Old Stone 4-piece pattern tile floors in kitchen, tranquil backyard with gazebo, fire pit and waterfall. 4 bedrooms plus an office! 3-car tandem garage. Energy efficient radiant roof barrier panels-saves 10-25% on annual cooling costs. A MUST SEE!! [Supplement]: Welcome to Woodley's Glen, built by John Laing Homes in San Elijo Hills, an award winning master-planned community! This wonderful light and bright home definitely has the WOW factor when you walk into the front door. Over $100K in upgrades & landscaping! Capistrano brown polished marble floors in entry and powder room, Terra Bella Beech hardwood floors in office, dining room, living & "keeping" room, upgraded carpet/padding upstairs, handsome light-blocking wood blinds, gorgeous granite counters in kitchen with Old Stone 4 piece pattern tile floors. Custom tile upgraded counters in all bathrooms and master shower. Cozy up to the dual fireplace in the dining or "keeping" room. Two sets of upgraded french doors adjacent to spacious office and dining area, opening to courtyard with beautiful fountain. Soothe yourself next to the firepit in the peaceful and tranquil backyard or relax in the gazebo and listen to the flowing riverrock waterfall. LuminOX radiant barrier panels added to roof to provide exteme energy efficiency. Provides shade from up to 97% of sun's radiant energy, saving 10-25% on annual cooling costs (25 year warranty. ) The community offers a 19-acre park with 2 ball fields, a soccer field, dog parks, plenty of tot-lots and 18 miles of hiking trails. This home is just over the hill from the San Elijo Elementary and Middle Schools and the Town Center, which will include shopping, dining and other community amenities. The Albertson's grocery store is already opened for your shopping conevience. GE Refigerator, LG Tromm front loading washer & dryer are negotiable. Armoire in master bedroom conveys. All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

SDMLS #1

Nov 19, 2008

Price Changed

$549,000

$220/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,161 (+5.1%)

$839,100 + $458,193

$1,297,293

2024

$16,331 (+1.5%)

$822,648 + $449,209

$1,271,857

2023

$16,094 (+1.7%)

$806,518 + $440,401

$1,246,919

2022

$15,821 (+58.9%)

$790,704 + $431,766

$1,222,470

2021

$9,956 (+1.3%)

$775,200 + $423,300

$1,198,500

2020

$9,823 (−0.1%)

$273,622 + $380,693

$654,315

2019

$9,836 (+1.8%)

$270,817 + $376,790

$647,607

2018

$9,664 (−2.2%)

$265,507 + $369,402

$634,909

2017

$9,879 (+1.9%)

$255,198 + $355,058

$610,256

2016

$9,697 (+1.7%)

$255,198 + $355,058

$610,256

2015

$9,539 (+1.4%)

$250,195 + $348,097

$598,292

2014

$9,409 (+4.7%)

$241,610 + $336,153

$577,763

2013

$8,989 (−0.9%)

$241,610 + $336,153

$577,763

2012

$9,067 (+0.5%)

$231,181 + $321,644

$552,825

2011

$9,025 (+3.4%)

$231,181 + $321,644

$552,825

2010

$8,727 (+0.8%)

$231,181 + $321,644

$552,825

2009

$8,655 (−3.2%)

$229,454 + $319,241

$548,695

2008

$8,945

$230,000 + $320,000

$550,000

Tax history for 878 First Light Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,161 (+5.1%)

$839,100 + $458,193

$1,297,293

2024

$16,331 (+1.5%)

$822,648 + $449,209

$1,271,857

2023

$16,094 (+1.7%)

$806,518 + $440,401

$1,246,919

2022

$15,821 (+58.9%)

$790,704 + $431,766

$1,222,470

2021

$9,956 (+1.3%)

$775,200 + $423,300

$1,198,500

2020

$9,823 (−0.1%)

$273,622 + $380,693

$654,315

2019

$9,836 (+1.8%)

$270,817 + $376,790

$647,607

2018

$9,664 (−2.2%)

$265,507 + $369,402

$634,909

2017

$9,879 (+1.9%)

$255,198 + $355,058

$610,256

2016

$9,697 (+1.7%)

$255,198 + $355,058

$610,256

2015

$9,539 (+1.4%)

$250,195 + $348,097

$598,292

2014

$9,409 (+4.7%)

$241,610 + $336,153

$577,763

2013

$8,989 (−0.9%)

$241,610 + $336,153

$577,763

2012

$9,067 (+0.5%)

$231,181 + $321,644

$552,825

2011

$9,025 (+3.4%)

$231,181 + $321,644

$552,825

2010

$8,727 (+0.8%)

$231,181 + $321,644

$552,825

2009

$8,655 (−3.2%)

$229,454 + $319,241

$548,695

2008

$8,945

$230,000 + $320,000

$550,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,992

Year renovated

2023

Sq. Ft.

2,499

Year built

2005

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

6791912300

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

$90 /month

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Jan 15, 2024.

SPA

Specific Plan Area Zone

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Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking Spaces: 3

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Washer Hookup

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Cooling Information
Central, SEER Rated 13-15
Has Cooling

Room Information
All Bedrooms Up, Entry, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Walk-In Closet

Fireplace Information
Dining Room, Family Room, See Through
Has Fireplace

Interior Features
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0

Exterior

Exterior Features
Pool Features: None

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Paved

Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 6791912300
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor

Financial

Assesments Information
Assessments: Mello-Roos

Utilities

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

Location

Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: San Elijo Hills
Association Fee: $80
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Playground

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Mountainous, Street Lighting, Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Park

School Information
High School District: San Marcos Unified

Location Information
Latitude: 33.09782700
Longitude: -117.18375500
Directions: San Elijo Road East to South on Questhaven; Left on Grain Mill; Left on First Light.
Zoning: R-1: Single Fam-Res

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,499
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,992 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2023
County: San Diego County
APN: 6791912300
HOA Dues: $90/month
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 15, 2024

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 6
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 6

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Peter
List Agent Last Name: Andrews

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Cypress Realty & Mortgage

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Cathy
Buyer Agent Last Name: LeClair

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

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Schools

San Elijo Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

San Elijo Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

San Marcos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi

8/10

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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

3/10 Heat Factor

5 days above 91° expected this year, 16 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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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

$1.46M – $1.76M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
867 First Light Rd, San Marcos, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2499 Sq. Ft.	$1,404,152
877 First Light Rd, San Marcos, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2919 Sq. Ft.	$1,292,240

Address	Redfin Estimate
871 First Light Rd, San Marcos, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2698 Sq. Ft.	$1,463,600
879 First Light Rd, San Marcos, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2499 Sq. Ft.	$1,450,560

Address	Redfin Estimate
873 First Light Rd, San Marcos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2499 Sq. Ft.	$1,329,017
883 First Light Rd, San Marcos, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2899 Sq. Ft.	$1,493,923

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