On a rare occasion ~ a 3 BR, 2 bath single-story home ON acreage becomes available in Vista ~ South of the 78. This 1,272 SqFt home was renovated in 2019 and is now ready to become “Home Sweet Home” to its next owners. 2019 renovations include: completely upgraded kitchen, laminate flooring in main living areas, renovated bathroom, new AC, new dual paned windows, new composition roof and the addition of a bedroom and bath! Tucked onto the front portion of a half-acre lot, this mid-century home has a charming front yard and offers the perfect place to rejuvenate at the end of a long day! The possibilities for multi-generational living with this property are endless. An ADU? A tiny house? A pool? Bring your RV (30-amp RV hookup out back), your speed boat, your oversized work truck – it will all find a space on this well apportioned lot! As we speak ~ this lovely home is one of very few in the 92081 area of Vista, priced under 875k and couple with acreage! BONUS: San Marcos schools (Joli Ann Liechtag Elementary is less than a . 25 mile away!)
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$629Price/Sq.Ft.
8 spacesParking
Listed by Deborah Harper•DRE #01416157• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Jodi Ross•DRE #01355872• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: debharper@cox.net
Bought with Emil Meyer•DRE #01846604• Excel Realty & Mortgage, Inc
Est. $3,092 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 513 Smilax
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #NDP2603265
May 18, 2026
Sold
$800,000
$629/sq ft
Apr 15, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 6, 2026
Listed
$847,900
$667/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 13, 2019
Sold
$545,500
$429/sq ft
SDMLS #190045345
Sep 13, 2019
Sold
$545,198
$429/sq ft
Sep 13, 2019
Sold
$545,198
$429/sq ft
Aug 28, 2019
Pending
—
Aug 14, 2019
Listed
$550,000
$432/sq ft
Aug 14, 2019
Listed
$550,000
$432/sq ft
+20
$499,000-$550,000... Updated & remodeled home on half an acre of land! This property has been completely renovated inside & out. Some of the highlights include a brand new gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, all new bathrooms & of course the oversized lot with a huge backyard. Other features include a new air conditioner unit, dedicated interior laundry closet, detached garage, mature landscaping, new dual pane windows & so much more. Come see & be amazed by all that this home has to offer... Neighborhoods: Vista Equipment: Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
SDMLS #190019422
May 13, 2019
Sold
$360,000
$283/sq ft
May 13, 2019
Sold
$360,000
$283/sq ft
Apr 15, 2019
Pending
—
Apr 15, 2019
Pending
—
Apr 11, 2019
Listed
$400,000
$314/sq ft
Apr 11, 2019
Listed
$400,000
$314/sq ft
+7
Cute country home. Lots of land! Can access land thru the easement. Fully fenced. Walk able to Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School. Lots of kids in neighborhood.
Public Records
Oct 19, 1998
Sold
$138,500
$109/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,468 (+5.1%)
$439,091 + $169,026
$608,117
2024
$7,108 (+1.7%)
$430,482 + $165,712
$596,194
2023
$6,988 (+1.2%)
$422,042 + $162,463
$584,505
2022
$6,902 (+1.5%)
$413,767 + $159,278
$573,045
2021
$6,798 (+0.9%)
$405,654 + $156,155
$561,809
2020
$6,739 (+143.7%)
$397,700 + $153,094
$550,794
2019
$2,766 (+2.6%)
$393,623 + $151,525
$545,148
2018
$2,696 (+1.2%)
$140,530 + $54,097
$194,627
2017
$2,665 (+1.3%)
$135,074 + $51,998
$187,072
2016
$2,632 (+1.2%)
$135,074 + $51,998
$187,072
2015
$2,602 (+1.8%)
$132,426 + $50,979
$183,405
2014
$2,556 (+1.4%)
$127,882 + $49,231
$177,113
2013
$2,520 (+1.4%)
$127,882 + $49,231
$177,113
2012
$2,485 (+2.3%)
$127,305 + $49,009
$176,314
2011
$2,429 (+4.2%)
$124,809 + $48,049
$172,858
2010
$2,331 (+1.3%)
$122,362 + $47,107
$169,469
2009
$2,302 (+1.9%)
$121,448 + $46,755
$168,203
2008
$2,258
$121,737 + $46,867
$168,604
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,071
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2171910800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
RR
Rural Residential District
The RR Use Regulations are intended to create and enhance residential areas where agricultural use compatible with a dominant, permanent residential use is desired. Typically, the RR Use Regulations would be applied to rural or semi-rural areas where urban levels of service are not available and where large lots are desired. Various applications of the RR Use Regulations with appropriate development designators can create buffers between residential and agricultural uses, family or small farm areas, or large lot rural residential developments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Fire house
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 6
# of Carport Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 8
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside, Individual Room, Washer Included, Dryer Included
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher
Has Appliances
Family Kitchen, Breakfast Counter / Bar
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Laundry, Kitchen, Family Room
Flooring Information
Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Ceiling Fan, Open Floor Plan
Levels: One
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Front
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Lot Shape-Rectangular, Front Yard, Gentle Slope, Back Yard, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Lawn, Yard
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Parcel Number: 2171910800
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 25
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Rural, Sidewalks
School Information
Elementary School: Joli Ann Leichtag
Middle Or Junior School: San Marcos
High School: San Marcos
High School District: San Marcos Unified
Elementary School 2: JOIELE
Middle Or Junior School 2: SNMMID
High School 2: SANMAR2
Location Information
Latitude: 33.15528900
Longitude: -117.20870300
Directions: GPS
Zoning: Residential
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,071
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: San Diego County
APN: 2171910800
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: debharper@cox.net
Days Active in MLS: 9
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 9
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Deborah
List Agent Last Name: Harper
Co-List Agent First Name: Jodi
Co-List Agent Last Name: Ross
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Co-List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Emil
Buyer Agent Last Name: Meyer
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Excel Realty & Mortgage, Inc
Around this home
Schools
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
San Marcos Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
San Marcos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° 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
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Sun exposure
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.
8.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$879,000 – $1.06M
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