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Newest San Marcos Properties between $250,000 and $500,000 for Sale

1930 San Marcos Blvd Unit 134, San Marcos
$359,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ SW26148922 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Palomar Estates West BLDG.
Pride of ownership throughout this beautifully maintained 1979 Golden West manufactured home. Offering 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious California room, this home has been thoughtfully updated for comfortable living. The remodeled kitchen features elegant quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, with pull-out drawers, creating both style and functionality. Dual-pane, tinted windows enhance energy efficiency while filling the home with natural light. Step outside to enjoy the beautifully landscaped side and backyard, complete with colorful flowers and mature plantings. The inviting front porch is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the refreshing coastal breezes. Ideally located just 7 miles from the beautiful beaches, this home also offers convenient access to excellent restaurants, shopping, and local attractions. Residents enjoy an Active Senior Lifestyle with a clubhouse featuring a variety of amenities, including a Sparkling Swimming Pool, Billiards Room, Tennis Courts, and numerous social activities. The motivated seller welcomes all offers. With low space rent of just $700 per month. This is an exceptional opportunity to own an affordable coastal home. Pride of ownership throughout this beautifully maintained 1979 Golden West manufactured home. Offering 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious California room, this home has been thoughtfully updated for comfortable living. The remodeled kitchen features elegant quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, with pull-out drawers, creating both style and functionality. Dual-pane, tinted windows enhance energy efficiency while filling the home with natural light. Step outside to enjoy the beautifully landscaped side and backyard, complete with colorful flowers and mature plantings. The inviting front porch is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the refreshing coastal breezes. Ideally located just 7 miles from the beautiful beaches, this home also offers convenient access to excellent restaurants, shopping, and local attractions. Residents enjoy an Active Senior Lifestyle with a clubhouse featuring a variety of amenities, including a Sparkling Swimming Pool, Billiards Room, Tennis Courts, and numerous social activities. The motivated seller welcomes all offers. With low space rent of just $700 per month. This is an exceptional opportunity to own an affordable coastal home.

1930 San Marcos Blvd Unit 134, San Marcos

1930 W San Marcos, Unit 208, San Marcos
$315,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2606259 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Palomar Estates West BLDG.
Thoughtfully updated kitchen, flooring, bathrooms and paint. Home inspection done. BRAND NEW heating and A/C installed. Termite Clearance done. FACTS: 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1344 square feet, workshop, and a flat backyard. Space rent is $702. Are you trying to get your foot in the door at this resort-like 55+community? This may be your chance. Priced at $315,000, it is one of the lowest price properties in the neighborhood. Come in and make this home exactly what you want. The ocean views await your imagination. With homes selling at $400k+ and $500k+,you can feel good about the potential equity a place like this could attain. A community center equipped with a Pool, sauna, spa, billiards, pickleball, tennis, library, ping pong, lawn bowling, shuffle board, and an exercise facility. What more do you want? How about Dances, movie nights, golf club, billiards club, card club, meditation classes, water aerobics, pot lucks, holiday dinners, etc. Come check it out and make this place yours. Thoughtfully updated kitchen, flooring, bathrooms and paint. Home inspection done. BRAND NEW heating and A/C installed. Termite Clearance done. FACTS: 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1344 square feet, workshop, and a flat backyard. Space rent is $702. Are you trying to get your foot in the door at this resort-like 55+community? This may be your chance. Priced at $315,000, it is one of the lowest price properties in the neighborhood. Come in and make this home exactly what you want. The ocean views await your imagination. With homes selling at $400k+ and $500k+,you can feel good about the potential equity a place like this could attain. A community center equipped with a Pool, sauna, spa, billiards, pickleball, tennis, library, ping pong, lawn bowling, shuffle board, and an exercise facility. What more do you want? How about Dances, movie nights, golf club, billiards club, card club, meditation classes, water aerobics, pot lucks, holiday dinners, etc. Come check it out and make this place yours.

1930 W San Marcos, Unit 208, San Marcos

155 Las Flores, Unit 25, San Marcos
$365,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2605865 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Vista Meadows BLDG.
Beautifully renovated home perfectly situated in a vibrant all-age community. From the moment you step inside, youll appreciate the thoughtful updates and modern touches that make this home truly move-in ready. Youll find brand-new flooring throughout, fresh paint inside and out, updated fixtures & hardware, all new interior doors & more. A full-size laundry room adds everyday convenience, while the outdoor storage shed provides plenty of space for tools, hobbies or seasonal items. Outdoor living is a highlight with a large raised patio thats perfect for relaxing, plus a lower concrete patio all with a smooth flow to and from the kitchen, making entertaining family and friends effortless. Covered parking for 3 cars included for year-round convenience. The all age community offers a sparkling pool, basketball court, a clubhouse, and optional RV/boat parking for those who need it. This home is only a short walk to the community pool. This property has no property taxes! They are on a yearly registration instead. The space rent will be $772 for the new owners per the management company plus additional utilities. Great property for anyone looking for something low maintenance. Conveniently located; shopping & restaurants in all directions. Easily hop onto HWY 78 for an easy commute to the beach and beyond! Dont miss this opportunity to own a beautifully updated, move-in ready home in a welcoming neighborhood with resort-style amenities. Schedule a private tour today! Beautifully renovated home perfectly situated in a vibrant all-age community. From the moment you step inside, youll appreciate the thoughtful updates and modern touches that make this home truly move-in ready. Youll find brand-new flooring throughout, fresh paint inside and out, updated fixtures & hardware, all new interior doors & more. A full-size laundry room adds everyday convenience, while the outdoor storage shed provides plenty of space for tools, hobbies or seasonal items. Outdoor living is a highlight with a large raised patio thats perfect for relaxing, plus a lower concrete patio all with a smooth flow to and from the kitchen, making entertaining family and friends effortless. Covered parking for 3 cars included for year-round convenience. The all age community offers a sparkling pool, basketball court, a clubhouse, and optional RV/boat parking for those who need it. This home is only a short walk to the community pool. This property has no property taxes! They are on a yearly registration instead. The space rent will be $772 for the new owners per the management company plus additional utilities. Great property for anyone looking for something low maintenance. Conveniently located; shopping & restaurants in all directions. Easily hop onto HWY 78 for an easy commute to the beach and beyond! Dont miss this opportunity to own a beautifully updated, move-in ready home in a welcoming neighborhood with resort-style amenities. Schedule a private tour today!

155 Las Flores, Unit 25, San Marcos

971 Borden, Unit 118, San Marcos
$379,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2604933 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Rancho San Marcos BLDG.
BRAND NEW 2025-built󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 3-bedroom, 2-bath home located in an ANY-AGE / family community! Tucked away at the end of a private driveway, this home offers a rare sense of privacy. The open-concept floor plan features 9-foot ceilings that create a bright, spacious feel throughout. The island kitchen is both stylish and functional with recessed lighting and stainless steel appliances. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a private ensuite bathroom with dual sinks. Additional highlights include new central A/C, ceiling fan, and a highly desirable side-by-side covered parking setupno need to move one car to access the other. The yard is freshly landscaped and partially fenced, providing added privacy and outdoor enjoyment. Rancho San Marcos Park offers excellent amenities including a clubhouse, pool, spa, and ample guest parking. Ideally located across from Richland Elementary, this home is within the San Marcos School District and walking distance to the newly remodeled Richland Elementary School. Space rent is $1,500 per month + utilities. Note: Some photos representing this listing have been virtually staged. BRAND NEW 2025-built 3-bedroom, 2-bath home located in an ANY-AGE / family community! Tucked away at the end of a private driveway, this home offers a rare sense of privacy. The open-concept floor plan features 9-foot ceilings that create a bright, spacious feel throughout. The island kitchen is both stylish and functional with recessed lighting and stainless steel appliances. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a private ensuite bathroom with dual sinks. Additional highlights include new central A/C, ceiling fan, and a highly desirable side-by-side covered parking setupno need to move one car to access the other. The yard is freshly landscaped and partially fenced, providing added privacy and outdoor enjoyment. Rancho San Marcos Park offers excellent amenities including a clubhouse, pool, spa, and ample guest parking. Ideally located across from Richland Elementary, this home is within the San Marcos School District and walking distance to the newly remodeled Richland Elementary School. Space rent is $1,500 per month + utilities. Note: Some photos representing this listing have been virtually staged.

971 Borden, Unit 118, San Marcos

1401 El Norte Pkwy Unit 219, San Marcos
$489,300
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2604838 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Madird Manor BLDG.
LOW HOA DUES LAND-OWNED PRIME LOCATION RESORT-CALIBER AMENITIES A highly sought-after Madrid Manor, a premier 55+ community where you own the land and enjoy low HOA duesplus an exceptionally convenient location near shopping, dining, Costco, Walmart, places of worship, public transportation, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Westfield North County, I-15 and Hwy 78. Perched in a private, elevated setting, this beautifully maintained 1999-built home offers sweeping hillside views and spectacular sunsets. The spacious layout features an oversized porch, panoramic-view living room with fireplace, bright kitchen with center island, and a generous primary suite with bonus room, private deck, and luxurious bath with dual sinks, jet tub, and separate shower. Additional highlights include skylights, 433A foundation, covered carport with storage, and two driveways. Note: this property has a carport/ driveway combo and a separate independent driveway. Not many manufactured homes boast that! Enjoy resort-caliber amenities including a pool & spa, scenic ponds and waterfall, fitness center, walking paths, pickle ball, tennis, miniature golf, billiards, shuffleboard, library, card room, RV parking, car wash, and an active social calendar. Low HOA dues, land ownership, a prime location, stunning views, and resort-style livingthis is the lifestyle youve been waiting for! LOW HOA DUES LAND-OWNED PRIME LOCATION RESORT-CALIBER AMENITIES A highly sought-after Madrid Manor, a premier 55+ community where you own the land and enjoy low HOA duesplus an exceptionally convenient location near shopping, dining, Costco, Walmart, places of worship, public transportation, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Westfield North County, I-15 and Hwy 78. Perched in a private, elevated setting, this beautifully maintained 1999-built home offers sweeping hillside views and spectacular sunsets. The spacious layout features an oversized porch, panoramic-view living room with fireplace, bright kitchen with center island, and a generous primary suite with bonus room, private deck, and luxurious bath with dual sinks, jet tub, and separate shower. Additional highlights include skylights, 433A foundation, covered carport with storage, and two driveways. Note: this property has a carport/ driveway combo and a separate independent driveway. Not many manufactured homes boast that! Enjoy resort-caliber amenities including a pool & spa, scenic ponds and waterfall, fitness center, walking paths, pickle ball, tennis, miniature golf, billiards, shuffleboard, library, card room, RV parking, car wash, and an active social calendar. Low HOA dues, land ownership, a prime location, stunning views, and resort-style livingthis is the lifestyle youve been waiting for!

1401 El Norte Pkwy Unit 219, San Marcos

1401 El Norte Pkwy, Unit 267, San Marcos
$405,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2601949 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Madrid Manor BLDG.
Seller will entertain offers between $385,000 & $405,000. This is a really nice and spacious 2 BR 2 Bath unit located in Madrid Manor Senior Community which is a 55 and over where you own the land and there are lots of activities every month. Miniature Golf Course & Tennis/Pickle ball Court. Billiard Room to name a few. This home has a Family Room and Large Enclosed 18 X 8 California Room that is currently being used as an office and is included in the square footage listed. New Laminate Floors. Freshly painted inside and out. Open front porch to enjoy the wonderful breeze that comes through. Desirable location with no neighbors in front of you or behind you for privacy. Plenty of parking for friends and family. WHEELCHAIR RAMP IN THE CARPORT. Mirrored Closet Doors in the Master Bedroom with his and her closets, Walk in Shower in the Master Bath with a separate Vanity in the Master Bedroom. This home has good bones. Many upgrades. New Siding in the front. New Siding on the Calif Room. 5 Year old roof. Pads and Piers under the home have been replaced. Plus a permanent foundation installed and recorded. Furnace and water heater replaced. New toilets. faucets and shower heads in both bathrooms. New faucet in kitchen. Under Sink Water Filter. Water resistant Vinyl in kitchen and both bathrooms. New Blinds throughout. Central Air Conditioning and Heat. Ceiling fans in the Family room and Dining room. Good size manicured fenced back yard. Huge insulated storage shed with electricity and a ceiling fan and plenty of shelves. Nice and clean. Includes Washer and Dryer. Move in ready. Seller will entertain offers between $385,000 & $405,000. This is a really nice and spacious 2 BR 2 Bath unit located in Madrid Manor Senior Community which is a 55 and over where you own the land and there are lots of activities every month. Miniature Golf Course & Tennis/Pickle ball Court. Billiard Room to name a few. This home has a Family Room and Large Enclosed 18 X 8 California Room that is currently being used as an office and is included in the square footage listed. New Laminate Floors. Freshly painted inside and out. Open front porch to enjoy the wonderful breeze that comes through. Desirable location with no neighbors in front of you or behind you for privacy. Plenty of parking for friends and family. WHEELCHAIR RAMP IN THE CARPORT. Mirrored Closet Doors in the Master Bedroom with his and her closets, Walk in Shower in the Master Bath with a separate Vanity in the Master Bedroom. This home has good bones. Many upgrades. New Siding in the front. New Siding on the Calif Room. 5 Year old roof. Pads and Piers under the home have been replaced. Plus a permanent foundation installed and recorded. Furnace and water heater replaced. New toilets. faucets and shower heads in both bathrooms. New faucet in kitchen. Under Sink Water Filter. Water resistant Vinyl in kitchen and both bathrooms. New Blinds throughout. Central Air Conditioning and Heat. Ceiling fans in the Family room and Dining room. Good size manicured fenced back yard. Huge insulated storage shed with electricity and a ceiling fan and plenty of shelves. Nice and clean. Includes Washer and Dryer. Move in ready. Seller will pay for a One year Home Warranty for buyer. HOA will allow two small pets 20 pounds or less. This home has everything you need.Land owned. No high space rent. Low HOA fee. Pre-Hud. NO FHA OR VA Please review the Community Website. Lots of social activities. https://www.madridmanor.com/about-our-community.html

1401 El Norte Pkwy, Unit 267, San Marcos

1930 W San Marcos, Unit 204, San Marcos
$378,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2601068 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Palomar Estates West BLDG.
Spectacular Ocean Views, Stunning Sunsets & One of the Community's Premier Lots. Wake up to breathtaking ocean views and end each day with unforgettable sunsets from your own backyard. Situated on what is arguably one of the top 20 lots in the highly desirable 55+ community of Palomar Estates West, this beautifully maintained two-bedroom, two-bath home offers an exceptional combination of location, comfort, and outdoor living. One of the home's standout features is its rare, oversized backyardapproximately 45' x 25'professionally landscaped and designed for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing while enjoying the refreshing coastal breezes. Additional highlights include a newer roof and exterior paint, both less than four years old, providing added peace of mind. The oversized storage room at the end of the carport offers endless possibilities as a workshop, craft room, fitness space, or abundant storage. A separate garden shed provides even more room for tools, gardening supplies, and outdoor equipment. The versatile California Room adds over 90 square feet of additional living space and is accessible from both the second bedroom and the exterior, making it perfect for hobbies, guests, or a relaxing retreat. Thoughtful details continue outside, where curved awning supports provide extra parking space, and convenient guest parking is located directly across the street. Palomar Estates West is a highly sought-after, five-star, rent-controlled 55+/35+ community. Residents enjoy an impressive array of resort-style amenities, including a beautiful clubhouse, swimming pool Spectacular Ocean Views, Stunning Sunsets & One of the Community's Premier Lots. Wake up to breathtaking ocean views and end each day with unforgettable sunsets from your own backyard. Situated on what is arguably one of the top 20 lots in the highly desirable 55+ community of Palomar Estates West, this beautifully maintained two-bedroom, two-bath home offers an exceptional combination of location, comfort, and outdoor living. One of the home's standout features is its rare, oversized backyardapproximately 45' x 25'professionally landscaped and designed for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing while enjoying the refreshing coastal breezes. Additional highlights include a newer roof and exterior paint, both less than four years old, providing added peace of mind. The oversized storage room at the end of the carport offers endless possibilities as a workshop, craft room, fitness space, or abundant storage. A separate garden shed provides even more room for tools, gardening supplies, and outdoor equipment. The versatile California Room adds over 90 square feet of additional living space and is accessible from both the second bedroom and the exterior, making it perfect for hobbies, guests, or a relaxing retreat. Thoughtful details continue outside, where curved awning supports provide extra parking space, and convenient guest parking is located directly across the street. Palomar Estates West is a highly sought-after, five-star, rent-controlled 55+/35+ community. Residents enjoy an impressive array of resort-style amenities, including a beautiful clubhouse, swimming pool, spa, sauna, fitness center, billiards room, putting green, dog park, table tennis, tennis courts, and four dedicated pickleball courts. The community offers an active and welcoming lifestyle with monthly breakfasts, themed social events, craft fairs, meditation classes, clubs, and countless opportunities to connect with neighbors. Gated RV parking is also available for residents who need it. Ideally located just minutes from Lake San Marcos golf and dining, as well as the beaches, shopping, and restaurants of Carlsbad, this home offers the perfect blend of coastal living and vibrant community amenities. This isn't just a homeit's a lifestyle. Come experience why so many people love calling Palomar Estates West home.

1930 W San Marcos, Unit 204, San Marcos

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