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San Marcos 92078
3740 La Colusa Dr
$850,000
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3740 La Colusa Dr

San Marcos, CA 92078
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
1,100 Ft²
$4,174
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Nestled in a well-established San Marcos neighborhood, this charming single-family detached home offers classic mid-century appeal paired with thoughtful updates and long-term value. Situated on a generous 9,500 sq ft lot, the property provides rare outdoor space and endless potential for gardening, recreation, or future enhancements.  Designed for single-story living, the home offers a functional, flexible floor plan filled with abundant natural light, creating comfortable living and entertaining spaces. Recent upgrades add peace of mind, including a new roof installed in June 2023 with a GAF Golden Pledge warranty, exterior paint completed in 2024, brand-new carpet (January 2026), and garage door system upgrades in 2026, featuring a new LiftMaster opener and torsion system. Additional improvements include plumbing upgrades completed between 2022–2026, such as a water heater, low-flow toilets, kitchen sink, and valves.  Ideally located near schools, retail, freeway access, and local parks, trails, and outdoor recreation areas, this home captures the best of San Marcos living. A wonderful opportunity for homeowners or investors seeking a well-maintained property in a stable, desirable community.
Unit Size
1,100 Ft²
Days on Market
26 days
Land Size
0.22 acres
Price per sqft
$773
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1964

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Last updated: 8 months ago (SDMLS #260003188SD)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Mar 9, 2026 Sold
Sold
Feb 19, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Feb 11, 2026 Listed by eXp Realty of California, Inc. $850,000
Listed by eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1964
  • Effective Year Built: 1964
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0
  • Location Influence Type: 000

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9,500
  • Total Building Area: 1,100
  • Building Area: 1,100
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,100
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: SUNSHINE PARK
  • Land Acres: 0000000218
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 11
  • Legal Description 1: LOT 47 TR 004876

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: San Marcos Unified School District
  • School Tax School District: SAN MARCOS CITY
  • Census Tract: 020019

Zoning

  • Zoning: R-1-7.5

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 004876
  • Subdivision Tract Number: 004876
  • Parcel: 219-390-05-00
  • Lot: 47
  • Municipality: CITY OF SAN MARCOS
  • Latitude: 33.1406
  • Longitude: -117.207

    Address

  • Full Address: 3740 La Colusa Dr
  • Address - House Number: 3740
  • Address - Street Name: La Colusa
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: CA
  • City Name: San Marcos
  • Carrier Code: C007
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3610
  • Zip Code: 92078

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $336,746
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 13-180

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1886
  • Valuation Date: Jan 27, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 75
  • Final Value: 674,133
  • High Value: 801,279
  • Low Value: 546,987

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $301,688
  • Assessed Land Value: $241,354
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $60,334

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Sep 09, 2010
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Oct 14, 2010
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2010-0552512
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Aug 30, 2006
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Aug 03, 2006
  • Previous Sale Amount: $498,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 36
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The property at 3740 La Colusa Drive was built in 1964 and last sold on Sep 9, 2010 for $245,000.
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