887 First Light Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

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Off Market Sep 2012 for $565K

$1,269,683

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,295/mo

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2,497

sq ft

887 First Light Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

$508Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Ilana Huff •DRE #01395813 • Hometown Realty

Listed by Steven Golden •DRE #01290347

Bought with Ron Fontaine •DRE #01458173 • Richard Realty Group, Inc

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:CRMLS #120031238

Redfin Estimate

$1,269,683

$705K since sold in September 2012$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 10.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.42M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,840,000
E
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SOLD FEB 26, 2026
$1,440,000
F
5 beds2.5 baths2,691 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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Sale history for 887 First Light Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,758 (+4.7%)

$388,304 + $321,354

$709,658

2024

$10,276 (+1.2%)

$380,691 + $315,053

$695,744

2023

$10,156 (+1.7%)

$373,227 + $308,876

$682,103

2022

$9,984 (+1.5%)

$365,909 + $302,820

$668,729

2021

$9,831 (+1.4%)

$358,735 + $296,883

$655,618

2020

$9,700 (−0.1%)

$351,701 + $291,062

$642,763

2019

$9,713 (+1.8%)

$348,095 + $288,078

$636,173

2018

$9,544 (−2.2%)

$341,270 + $282,430

$623,700

2017

$9,761 (−7.7%)

$328,019 + $271,464

$599,483

2016

$10,572 (+1.6%)

$328,019 + $271,464

$599,483

2015

$10,401 (+11.9%)

$346,903 + $331,370

$678,273

2014

$9,298 (+2.0%)

$310,554 + $257,010

$567,564

2013

$9,120 (+4.3%)

$310,554 + $257,010

$567,564

2012

$8,746 (+0.5%)

$309,151 + $255,849

$565,000

2011

$8,704 (+2.9%)

$290,000 + $240,000

$530,000

2010

$8,461 (−0.7%)

$290,000 + $240,000

$530,000

2009

$8,521 (−7.0%)

$290,000 + $240,000

$530,000

2008

$9,165

$290,000 + $254,000

$544,000

Tax history for 887 First Light Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,758 (+4.7%)

$388,304 + $321,354

$709,658

2024

$10,276 (+1.2%)

$380,691 + $315,053

$695,744

2023

$10,156 (+1.7%)

$373,227 + $308,876

$682,103

2022

$9,984 (+1.5%)

$365,909 + $302,820

$668,729

2021

$9,831 (+1.4%)

$358,735 + $296,883

$655,618

2020

$9,700 (−0.1%)

$351,701 + $291,062

$642,763

2019

$9,713 (+1.8%)

$348,095 + $288,078

$636,173

2018

$9,544 (−2.2%)

$341,270 + $282,430

$623,700

2017

$9,761 (−7.7%)

$328,019 + $271,464

$599,483

2016

$10,572 (+1.6%)

$328,019 + $271,464

$599,483

2015

$10,401 (+11.9%)

$346,903 + $331,370

$678,273

2014

$9,298 (+2.0%)

$310,554 + $257,010

$567,564

2013

$9,120 (+4.3%)

$310,554 + $257,010

$567,564

2012

$8,746 (+0.5%)

$309,151 + $255,849

$565,000

2011

$8,704 (+2.9%)

$290,000 + $240,000

$530,000

2010

$8,461 (−0.7%)

$290,000 + $240,000

$530,000

2009

$8,521 (−7.0%)

$290,000 + $240,000

$530,000

2008

$9,165

$290,000 + $254,000

$544,000

*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

5,372 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2005

Sq. Ft.

2,499

Year built

2005

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

6791911500

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.

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Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener
Has Appliances
Breakfast Nook

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

Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling

Room Information
Bonus Room, Family Room

Heating Information
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating

Interior Features
Levels: Two
Spa Features: See Remarks
Has Spa

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof: Tile
Fencing: Partial
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Stucco

Exterior Features
Pool Features: Private
Has Pool

Green Property Infomration
Energy Generation: Solar

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Appraiser
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Lot-Level/Flat
Lot Dimensions Source: Public Records

Property Information
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 6791911500
Total # of Stories: 2

Financial

Assesments Information
Assessments: Mello-Roos

Location

Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Walters Management
Association Fee: $82
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
High School District: San Marcos Unified

Location Information
Other Subdivision Name: SAN MARCOS
Directions: San Elijo - Questhaven - Left on Grain Mill - Left on First Light [Cross Street(s)]: Grain Mill

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,499
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,372 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: San Diego County
APN: 6791911500

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 64
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 50

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Ilana
List Agent Last Name: Huff
Co-List Agent First Name: Steven
Co-List Agent Last Name: Golden

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Hometown Realty

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Ron
Buyer Agent Last Name: Fontaine

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Richard Realty Group, Inc

Around this home

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 • 2.6mi

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

6 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

$1.21M – $1.46M

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Home values near 887 First Light Rd

Data from public records.

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

Address	Redfin Estimate
877 First Light Road, San Marcos, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2919 Sq. Ft.	$1,301,783
893 First Light Road, San Marcos, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2898 Sq. Ft.	$1,311,748

Address	Redfin Estimate
879 First Light Road, San Marcos, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2499 Sq. Ft.	$1,450,560
899 First Light Road, San Marcos, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2561 Sq. Ft.	$1,416,277

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