Fee-simple single-family 1-acre residential lot nestled within one of the most desirable locations in all of San Marcos, the coveted San Marcos Farms community. Site offers remarkable backcountry views. Seller has retaining wall plans (complete), grading plans (4th submittal responses received, 5th submittal is being completed) and preliminary house plans.
Vacant landProperty Type
Listed by David Santistevan•DRE #00913491• David Santistevan
•619-994-8896 (agent)
•david.santistevan@colliers.com (agent)
Listed by Ciara Layne•DRE #01800279• Jackson Layne, Inc.
Twin Oaks Valley, located between San Marcos Boulevard and the rolling hills of the Merriam Mountains, is a semi-rural and campus-adjacent San Marcos neighborhood with equestrian pockets and wide-open canyon views. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Twin Oaks Valley Road and Craven Road corridor, where trailheads, ranch gates, and student foot traffic mix with a low-key, outdoorsy rhythm. Housing leans toward ranch-style homes, newer subdivisions, and larger-lot properties set along curving roads. Cal State San Marcos frames daily life with performances, lectures, and game-day bustle. Double Peak Park adds big-sky overlooks, while nearby creeks and open space keep the landscape feeling expansive.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Interior features
Has view
Exterior features
Public maintained road
Underground utilities
Home design
Land parcel (Lots/Land)
Construction
1+ to 2 acre lot
Utilities
Underground utilities
Sale and tax history for 000 Cox Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SDMLS #260015966
Jun 1, 2026
Listed
$396,000
SDMLS #301839418
Sep 17, 2019
Sold
$140,000
Apr 12, 2018
Listed
$220,000
Residential zoned lot. 1.01 acres. Located on Cox Road in San Marcos. Come build your dream home.
Residential zoned lot. 1.01 acres. Located on Cox Road in San Marcos. Come build your dream home.
CRMLS #SB18088739
Sep 17, 2019
Sold
$140,000
Jul 19, 2019
Price Changed
$220,000
Nov 30, 2018
Price Changed
$275,000
May 24, 2018
Relisted
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Apr 23, 2018
Contingent
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Apr 12, 2018
Listed
$350,000
Residential zoned lot. 1.01 acres. Located on Cox Road in San Marcos. Come build your dream home.
CRMLS #71030580
Oct 16, 2007
Listing Removed
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Oct 16, 2007
Listing Removed
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Apr 16, 2007
Listed
$300,000
Apr 16, 2007
Listed
$300,000
SDMLS #44016180
May 25, 2005
Listing Removed
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Mar 27, 2004
Listed
$520,000
Public Records
Dec 31, 1986
Sold
$68,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,836 (+5.3%)
$156,171
2024
$1,744 (+1.8%)
$153,109
2023
$1,713 (+1.3%)
$150,107
2022
$1,691 (+1.6%)
$147,164
2021
$1,664 (+0.9%)
$144,279
2020
$1,649 (+15.6%)
$141,450
2019
$1,426 (+3.1%)
$140,000
2018
$1,383 (+1.9%)
$118,999
2017
$1,358 (+1.5%)
$114,379
2016
$1,338 (+1.4%)
$114,379
2015
$1,320 (+2.2%)
$112,137
2014
$1,291 (+1.7%)
$108,290
2013
$1,269 (+1.7%)
$108,290
2012
$1,248 (+1.9%)
$107,801
2011
$1,225 (+4.5%)
$105,688
2010
$1,172 (+0.8%)
$103,616
2009
$1,162 (+1.6%)
$102,842
2008
$1,144
$103,087
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Stories
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.01 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
2000
Style
Vacant Land
County
San Diego County
APN
1823001700
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
A-1
Agricultural 1 Zone
To provide a low-intensity Agricultural Zone that is consistent in character with larger residential areas. This Zone is suitable for low-density residential hillside development. The A-1 Zone is intended to implement and be consistent with the Agricultural Residential (AG) land use designation of the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 22 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
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 000 Cox Rd
$366,862
$29K under list price of $396K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $710K to $1.1M.