San Marcos (92078) Homes under $350,000

San Marcos (92078) Homes under $350,000

Welcome to San Marcos, California – a hidden gem in the heart of San Diego County! Nestled between the picturesque hills and vibrant communities, San Marcos offers a unique blend of suburban charm and urban convenience. With its convenient access to major highways, San Marcos is just a short drive from the stunning beaches of the Pacific Coast and the bustling city life of downtown San Diego.

For those seeking affordable housing options, San Marcos stands out with its selection of homes priced under $350,000. This makes it an ideal location for first-time homebuyers, young families, or anyone looking to invest in a thriving community without breaking the bank. These homes often feature cozy layouts, modern amenities, and access to local parks and schools, making them perfect for a variety of lifestyles.

The community of San Marcos is known for its friendly atmosphere and excellent quality of life. Residents enjoy a wealth of recreational activities, from hiking the scenic trails of nearby Double Peak Park to exploring the vibrant local dining and shopping scene. With a strong focus on education, the area is also home to top-rated schools and California State University San Marcos, providing ample opportunities for growth and learning.

In San Marcos, you can find not just a house, but a place to call home. With affordable options available, now is the perfect time to explore what this charming city has to offer. Discover the warmth of the San Marcos community, where your dream of homeownership can become a reality!

Newest San Marcos (92078) Homes under $350,000

1219 E Barham Unit 2, San Marcos
$335,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ OC26221737 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Hi, I just got cleaned and am ready for your to take a look at me! I'm in a Land Owned Senior 55 or older community with all the HOA amenities. MY two-bedroom two bath home is in a well-sought-after community in San Marcos, California. I have a small back yard area, close to the HOA clubhouse, family and friends limited time parking, HOA Dues includes trash & water. Fully fenced dog park with plenty of room for pets to exercise and socialize, guest house available for family and friends to visit. Large clubhouse, with commercial kitchen, shuffleboard court, three billiard tables in pool room, card room, exercise work-out equipment, refurbished spa and large pool, laundry room and much more in this exceptional land owned senior community. Close to shopping, dining, Costco, Palomar Hospital, Kaiser Hospital, & Jacks Pond Park & Nature Center. Recently installed HOA solar systems that helps retain HOA monthly fees which are among the lowest in the County. Now, is the time to downsize if your current home no longer meets your needs! I look forward to you coming to see me and make me you home.

1219 E Barham Unit 2, San Marcos
3535 Linda Vista Drive Unit 8, San Marcos
$314,300
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2609396 MLS ⋅ Active Status
UPDATED HOME WITH NO PROPERTY TAXES IN A RENT-CONTROLLED 55+ COMMUNITY! Welcome to Rancho Vallecitos, a beautifully maintained, resort-style community offering an active lifestyle and an abundance of amenities! This lovingly updated home is ideally situated directly across from guest parking and the clubhouse, pool, spa, and other recreational amenities and social activities. The home remains on HCD registration, meaning NO property taxes! Numerous recent improvements include a new roof, updated dual-pane windows, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, newer flooring, an enclosed and insulated California room, and so much more! The beautifully remodeled kitchen features pull-out drawers, soft-close cabinetry, a built-in dining bar, and newer appliances, including a dishwasher, stove/oven, microwave, and garbage disposal. The spacious floor plan offers separate living and family rooms, a dedicated dining area, and abundant built-in storage. Three solar tubes bring in additional natural light, while both bedrooms feature walk-in closets. The enclosed and insulated California room provides valuable additional usable space not included in the home’s listed square footage. Outside, enjoy a low-maintenance yard with a spacious area behind the California room, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or gardening. Two storage sheds provide plenty of room for tools and hobbies, including one equipped with electricity. The widened driveway offers added convenience and extra space for entering and exiting vehicles. Monthly space rent is only $719.26. Rancho Vallecitos is a desirable 55+ community known for its beautifully maintained grounds, scenic surroundings, and vibrant social atmosphere. Residents enjoy an impressive selection of amenities, including a clubhouse, swimming pool and spa, fitness center, library, billiards room, card and game rooms, craft room, putting green, dog park, and RV parking available for an additional fee. With low, rent-controlled space rent, extensive recent upgrades, and a prime location near the community amenities, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy comfortable, low-maintenance living in a resort-style setting!

3535 Linda Vista Drive Unit 8, San Marcos
3535 Linda Vista Drive Unit SPC 224, San Marcos
$249,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2609321 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to Rancho Vallecitos, one of the most desirable 55+ communities in San Marcos! The community is under City of San Marcos rent control/review, helping to make this home an even more affordable option! (Current Space rent is $707.42) Offering approximately 1,488 square feet, you'll love the spacious, open layout and all the room this home has to offer! Featuring two good-sized bedrooms, two bathrooms, a formal living room and dining room, plus a big family room, there is plenty of space for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry, a center island with breakfast bar, and opens nicely to the family room. Two built-in china cabinets provide even more storage and the perfect place to display your favorite treasures. Just off the family room, a sliding glass door opens to the large covered porch...a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy the beautiful Southern California weather. Outside, you'll also appreciate your own private driveway with covered carport parking, plus two storage sheds for all your extras. All appliances are included! This well-loved home is ready for its next owner! While some of the finishes are original, the home offers so much space and a great floor plan. Bring your own decorating ideas and make it your very own! Rancho Vallecitos is a wonderful 55+ community offering an impressive list of amenities, including a large clubhouse, a sparkling pool and spa with beautiful mountain views, fitness center, library, billiards room, game and craft areas, putting green, dog park, and optional RV parking. Come see why so many people love calling Rancho Vallecitos home!

3535 Linda Vista Drive Unit SPC 224, San Marcos
650 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd. Unit 53, San Marcos
$310,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2609082 MLS ⋅ Active Status
A welcoming & spacious side porch provides your front door entrance to this beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bath home. You enter into the nice size living room with lots of natural light.The kitchen has a newer refrigerator, dishwasher & recessed lighting. The family room is another bonus space. It has a sliding door out to the porch. Great for entertaining! Newer waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring in the living room, family room, dining room, hallway & guest bathroom. The backyard has a drip irrigation system, a sitting area and two sheds for lots of extra storage space. The community amenities include a salt water pool & jacuzzi, tennis courts, gym, dog park, community garden & clubhouse. The monthly space rent is 585.27. This home is also on the HCD registration - no property tax!

650 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd. Unit 53, San Marcos
1930 W San Marcos Boulevard Unit 400, San Marcos
$285,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2608453 MLS ⋅ Active Status
20K PRICE CUT - Welcome to Palomar Estates West, one of San Marcos' most desirable 55+ resort-style communities! This spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home offers approximately 1,344 sq. ft. of living space and a wonderful opportunity to create a home that reflects your personal style. Built in 1982, the home features a generous living room, open living areas, separate laundry room, enclosed patio, front patio, 2-car carport, and storage shed. Offered at an attractive price for Palomar Estates West, this spacious home presents an exciting opportunity to bring your personal style and vision and make it truly your own. Enjoy the space and potential of the home while becoming part of one of San Marcos' most sought-after manufactured home communities. And the lifestyle is hard to beat! Palomar Estates West features a beautiful clubhouse, swimming pool, spa, sauna, fitness center, billiards and card rooms, library, putting green, pickleball courts, tennis courts, bocce ball, BBQ areas, dog park, and RV parking. The community also offers an impressive calendar of activities and clubs, including water aerobics, pickleball, meditation, book club, knitting, community dances, movie nights, craft fairs, and more. Current space rent is $705.68 per month. The community is rent controlled and is 55+, with a second resident permitted to be 35+. Conveniently located near Lake San Marcos dining, golf, shopping and restaurants, with easy access to Carlsbad beaches and North County's many coastal attractions. If you've been waiting for an opportunity to make your mark in Palomar Estates West, this could be the one. Bring your vision, make it your own, and enjoy the exceptional lifestyle this community has to offer. Come see the possibilities for yourself—schedule your private showing today!

1930 W San Marcos Boulevard Unit 400, San Marcos
3535 Linda Vista Drive Unit 58, San Marcos
$299,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2608270 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Lovely well cared for and updated home located in a 55+ resort style community with many amenities and city rent control! This home features waterproof Luxury Vinyl Plank floors throughout, as well as updated Kitchen, interior paint, molding, and fixtures. The Island Kitchen features new quartz counter tops, backsplash, and all newer appliances (with the exception of the oven.) This open floor plan has Separate Living and Family rooms providing plenty of space for leisure or entertaining. A solar tube in the Family room helps make this home feel bright and cheerful. The Primary Suite has a door that leads out to a raised garden bed and private back patio. There is Central A/C in addition to ceiling fans located in both bedrooms and the Living and Family room for a total of four. An oversized enclosed porch offers additional usable space not accounted for in the 1440 Sq.Ft.; This space makes a great sitting room, office, exercise or hobby room. The exterior offers TWO storage sheds for even more storage space. Rancho Vallecitos is a beautiful, 5-Star, resort style community for persons 55 years of age and over (2nd resident can be age 45+). One of the most beautiful manufactured home communities in California, Rancho Vallecitos has great views that can be enjoyed throughout the community, plus many social activities and amenities. Amenities include a clubhouse/recreation building, pool & spa, library, gym, billiards room, card tables, game and craft room, putting green, dog park, RV parking for an additional cost, and so much more! Space rent is $716.34 and park is under city rent control.

3535 Linda Vista Drive Unit 58, San Marcos
1286 Discovery St Unit 61, San Marcos
$269,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2608040 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Bright open floor plan room to speread out! Newer remodel kitchen appliances stainless. Rent Controlled San Marcos. Larger sized shed Well run park.

1286 Discovery St Unit 61, San Marcos
3535 Linda Vista Drive Unit 85, San Marcos
$249,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2607882 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to resort-style 55+ living in the highly sought-after Rancho Vallecitos community! This well-maintained home offers an exceptional combination of comfort, affordability, and amenities, with space rent of just $691.47 per month under city rent control. The home remains on HCD registration, meaning NO property taxes! Recent improvements include a new furnace and A/C installed in 2022, termite treatment completed in 2022, and a recently reshingled roof. Inside, the home features light-colored walls throughout, plantation-style shutters in the Living room / Dining room, a smart thermostat, and a newer refrigerator. Both bedrooms offer walk-in closets and attached bathrooms, with updated toilets in each. The primary bathroom also features newer flooring and an updated vanity. Outside, enjoy an orange tree and convenient storage shed. Rancho Vallecitos offers beautifully maintained grounds, scenic surroundings, and an active social atmosphere with an impressive selection of amenities, including a clubhouse, swimming pool and spa, fitness center, library, billiards room, card and game rooms, craft room, putting green, dog park, and RV parking available for an additional fee.bWith low, rent-controlled space rent, numerous recent improvements, and a vibrant resort-style setting, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy comfortable Southern California living in one of the area’s most desirable 55+ manufactured home communities.

3535 Linda Vista Drive Unit 85, San Marcos
1195 La Moree Road Unit 77, San Marcos
$340,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ND26178543 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to this charming 55+ community, where you own the land, no space rent, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering comfortable living, beautiful views, and inviting outdoor spaces. The remodeled, open-concept kitchen features updated finishes and a skylight that fills the space with natural light while flowing seamlessly into the living area. The second bedroom features a convenient Murphy bed, making it ideal for guests, an office, or flexible living space. The added sunroom provides a wonderful space to relax and enjoy the views while bringing in plenty of natural light. Newer windows throughout enhance the home with an updated look and feel. A full utility room provides added convenience and storage. Enjoy year-round comfort with A/C, plus a storage shed and a spacious, fully fenced backyard with beautiful views and a refreshing breeze—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or gardening. Community amenities include a pool, spa, Gym, RV storage and convenient laundry facilities. Low HOA fees include water and trash, adding to the home's affordability and convenience. Ideally located near shopping, dining, and major freeways, this home offers easy access to everyday essentials and commuting routes.

1195 La Moree Road Unit 77, San Marcos
1930 W San Marcos Boulevard Unit 231, San Marcos
$350,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2607543 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status
Finding a well maintained house is challenging these days. This house has had one owner and she has loved this home by caring for it and maintaining it throughout the years. This home checks a lot of boxes with double pane windows, shutters, central air/heating, stainless steel appliances, quality laminate flooring, spacious shed with workbench, and a great front porch/patio for hanging out and enjoying some of that ocean breeze. There is a low maintenance yard with producing orange tree. This is a corner lot so no neighbors on one side and no neighbors directly behind, giving you more privacy. 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.

1930 W San Marcos Boulevard Unit 231, San Marcos
1219 E Barham Drive Unit 24, San Marcos
$335,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2607401 MLS ⋅ Active Status
You OWN the Land! No space rent. Well maintained home with large yard for gardening, entertaining, or hanging out with your furry friends. Inside, you will find the kitchen is open to the family room, adjacent to the living room & dining areas. This floorplan can be utilized in multiple ways to have a simple or more formal dining area, living room plus family room or office space in addition to the guest room. Primary bathroom has been updated with a walk-in shower featuring grab bars for safety. Outside you will find a covered porch and one of the largest back yards in the community with 2 fruit trees & incredible breezes. There are 2 sheds for storage & a long driveway for 3 cars. Located in an elevated but quiet spot near guest parking. HOA of $205 per month includes trash & water! 2 pets allowed, you may walk them on leash in the community, and there is a spectacular fully fenced dog park with large trees for your pets to exercise & socialize. Casitas Del Sol has an amazing clubhouse with dance floor, stage with sound system, commercial style kitchen, dining hall, shuffleboard courts, 3 billiard tables, workout equipment, ping pong, lending library, movie room with flat screen TV, computer access, card room, game tables, reading area with fireplace, friendly neighbors, frequent on-site dinners with fun entertainment, pot lucks, BBQ's, luncheons, year round heated pool, indoor spa, his & hers saunas, attractive landscaping, RV parking & a guest house that can be rented for family & friends at only $35 per night. Recently installed solar arrays will help keep HOA costs among the lowest in the County. Near shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, Costco, & Jack's Pond Park & Nature Center. Come see it today!

1219 E Barham Drive Unit 24, San Marcos
1145 E Barham Drive Unit 124, San Marcos
$255,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ NDP2607350 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Gorgeous 2 Bedroom 1 Bath plus office nook on a spacious corner lot. Remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, new cabinetry and updated appliances. Dual pane windows and sliding glass door. White plantation shutters in the living and dining areas. Wood-look vinyl flooring. Beautiful bathroom with a custom walk-in shower. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and office nook. Private & inviting side porch. The backyard is so... spacious & is another added bonus to an already fantastic home. The community is 55+ & rent controlled. The community pool is heated year round & the pool/jacuzzi area views are spectacular! Another bonus - no property taxes (HCD registered). The monthly space rent is $676.31 and includes trash pickup twice a week.

1145 E Barham Drive Unit 124, San Marcos
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