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Off Market Jun 2023 for $876K

$1,004,543

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,516/mo

•

1,148

sq ft

517 Smilax, Vista, CA 92081

About this home

Charming Craftsman style home with solar on a large lot with a 3 car garage/workshop, 2 bed 1 bath rental unit and a small detached building perfect for an art studio or home office. You'll enjoy cozy evenings warming up in front of the brick hearth and wood stove. Gather around in the sunlit filled dining room adjacent to a kitchen filled with vintage character. Cheerful backyard just through the french doors, invites you to enjoy its raised garden beds and take sanctuary under the majestic shade tree. Just a short walk from the backyard will lead you to a small building waiting for you to fill with your dreams and ideas. From there you'll be pleasantly surprised to find your own free standing industrial workshop/garage with plenty of room for whatever your heart desires. Did I mention the rental unit? Yes, that's right, the property also boasts a 2 bed 1 bath rental unit secluded behind it's own privacy fence-which can help with the mortgage payments! Plenty of room for your outdoor toys as well. Let your imagination run wild with all of the potential this property has to offer.

Single-familyProperty Type

1970Year Built

0.91 acresLot Size

$875Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sharron Saidi •DRE #01787523 • HomeSmart Realty West

Bought with Willie Wilson •DRE #01748127 • Whole Life Properties, Inc.

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•Source:CRMLS #NDP2303337

Redfin Estimate

$1,004,543

$129K since sold in June 2023$43K since August

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This home's estimate is 34% higher than the average sale price ($750K) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$800,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,272 sq ft
513 Smilax, Vista, CA 92081
Coldwell Banker Realty
SOLD APR 22, 2026
$857,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,545 sq ft
3246 Grand Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$651,000
C
2 beds1 bath827 sq ft
3548 De Leone Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$690,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,498 sq ft
2094 Thibodo Ct, Vista, CA 92081

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$293,398

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$3,067/mo

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Market trends in 92081, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$872K

$53K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

13 days MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

This two bedroom, 1 bath home is located at he end of a private road. Property has large front and back yards, 3 car garage/workshop and 2/1 mobile home.
3 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Maryla Mason
Redfin Associate agent
Single story home at the end of a private shared dirt/gravel driveway. Wood flooring with family room at the front of the home. Kitchen opens to dining area and bonus area that has an entrance at the front of the house with double French doors....
3 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Mark Matsumoto
Redfin Associate agent

Sale history for 517 Smilax

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jun 16, 2023

Sold

$906,000

$789/sq ft

CRMLS #NDP2303337

Jun 16, 2023

Sold

$876,000

$763/sq ft

May 19, 2023

Pending

—

May 5, 2023

Listed

$855,000

$745/sq ft

CRMLS #90044243

Mar 17, 2010

Sold

$335,000

$292/sq ft

Aug 4, 2009

Listed

$359,900

$314/sq ft

SDMLS #1

Jan 24, 2010

Price Changed

$359,900

$314/sq ft

Nov 8, 2009

Price Changed

$399,900

$348/sq ft

Sep 25, 2009

Price Changed

$424,900

$370/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 5, 1993

Sold

$125,000

$109/sq ft

Public Records

May 3, 1989

Sold

$125,000

$109/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,448 (+5.6%)

$541,122 + $388,494

$929,616

2024

$9,898 (+117.6%)

$530,512 + $380,877

$911,389

2023

$4,549 (−20.4%)

$520,110 + $373,409

$893,519

2022

$5,717 (+1.3%)

$241,928 + $173,691

$415,619

2021

$5,642 (−25.9%)

$237,185 + $170,286

$407,471

2020

$7,609 (+76.2%)

$232,535 + $166,948

$399,483

2019

$4,318 (+3.3%)

$230,151 + $165,237

$395,388

2018

$4,179 (+2.0%)

$225,639 + $161,998

$387,637

2017

$4,096 (+1.6%)

$216,878 + $155,708

$372,586

2016

$4,032 (+1.5%)

$216,878 + $155,708

$372,586

2015

$3,972 (+2.4%)

$212,626 + $152,655

$365,281

2014

$3,880 (+6.1%)

$205,331 + $147,417

$352,748

2013

$3,658 (−0.2%)

$205,331 + $147,417

$352,748

2012

$3,664

$196,468 + $141,054

$337,522

2011

$3,663 (+74.6%)

$196,468 + $141,054

$337,522

2010

$2,098 (+17.5%)

$196,468 + $141,054

$337,522

2009

$1,786 (+1.7%)

$114,153 + $81,714

$195,867

2008

$1,757

$114,425 + $53,842

$168,267

Tax history for 517 Smilax

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,448 (+5.6%)

$541,122 + $388,494

$929,616

2024

$9,898 (+117.6%)

$530,512 + $380,877

$911,389

2023

$4,549 (−20.4%)

$520,110 + $373,409

$893,519

2022

$5,717 (+1.3%)

$241,928 + $173,691

$415,619

2021

$5,642 (−25.9%)

$237,185 + $170,286

$407,471

2020

$7,609 (+76.2%)

$232,535 + $166,948

$399,483

2019

$4,318 (+3.3%)

$230,151 + $165,237

$395,388

2018

$4,179 (+2.0%)

$225,639 + $161,998

$387,637

2017

$4,096 (+1.6%)

$216,878 + $155,708

$372,586

2016

$4,032 (+1.5%)

$216,878 + $155,708

$372,586

2015

$3,972 (+2.4%)

$212,626 + $152,655

$365,281

2014

$3,880 (+6.1%)

$205,331 + $147,417

$352,748

2013

$3,658 (−0.2%)

$205,331 + $147,417

$352,748

2012

$3,664

$196,468 + $141,054

$337,522

2011

$3,663 (+74.6%)

$196,468 + $141,054

$337,522

2010

$2,098 (+17.5%)

$196,468 + $141,054

$337,522

2009

$1,786 (+1.7%)

$114,153 + $81,714

$195,867

2008

$1,757

$114,425 + $53,842

$168,267

*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

0.91 Acres

Year renovated

1970

Sq. Ft.

1,148

Year built

1970

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

2171911400

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.

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: 10
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking Spaces: 13

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling

Room Information
Kitchen

Fireplace Information
Free Standing
Has Fireplace

Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Levels: One

Exterior

Exterior Information
Other Structures: Shed

Exterior Features
Pool Features: None

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard

Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 2171911400
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor

Financial

Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown

Utilities

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

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 3

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Suburban

School Information
High School District: San Marcos Unified

Location Information
Latitude: 33.15541400
Longitude: -117.21001400
Directions: gps
Zoning: R-1

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,148
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.91 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1970
County: San Diego County
APN: 2171911400

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 14

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Sharron
List Agent Last Name: Saidi

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: HomeSmart Realty West

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Willie
Buyer Agent Last Name: Wilson

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Whole Life Properties, Inc.

Around this home

Schools

Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

5/10

San Marcos Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

5/10

San Marcos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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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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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

$955,000 – $1.16M

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Home values near 517 Smilax

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
511 Smilax Rd, Vista, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$679,320
519 Smilax Rd, Vista, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2806 Sq. Ft.	$873,354

Address	Redfin Estimate
513 Smilax Rd, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1272 Sq. Ft.	$924,427
521 Smilax Rd, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2344 Sq. Ft.	$925,513

Address	Redfin Estimate
509 Smilax Rd, Vista, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1199 Sq. Ft.	$866,474
525 Smilax Rd, San Marcos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1184 Sq. Ft.	$776,959

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