San Marcos homes
For sale234 days on market
$1,938,000

1454 La Plaza Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078

3
Beds
2
Baths
2,046
Sq ft
$947
Per sq ft

About this home

Private "Single-Story" Retreat on a 1/4 Acre in Lake San Marcos!! Nestled on La Plaza Dr (the most desired street in Lake San Marcos) this beautifully upgraded single-story home offers a backyard that feels like a timeless paradise. Designed for both comfort and entertaining, the home features an inviting great-room living space with engineered wood flooring, custom lighting, built-ins, and a striking stacked-stone fireplace. The expansive kitchen centers around a large 4' x 10' island with abundant storage, Viking range top, stainless steel appliances, pot filler, subway tile backsplash, Viking wine cooler, full-extension pantry shelving, and a convenient office nook for everyday functionality. Quality craftsmanship is showcased throughout with custom solid-core doors, "Andersen" French doors with sidelights and disappearing screens, and thoughtful upgrades that enhance the home’s warmth and livability. Step outside to a private backyard paradise featuring flagstone pathways, lush mature landscaping, and a WOW waterfall feature that creates a tranquil setting for relaxing or entertaining. Car enthusiasts or hobbyists will appreciate the three-car garage, including an oversized third bay with 220 outlets, providing flexibility for a workshop, gym, or potential office conversion. Located just moments from the heart of Lake San Marcos, residents enjoy easy access to golf, dining, swimming, tennis, pickleball, and the many amenities that make this community so desirable. Spend your days enjoying sunsets, wildlife, boating parades, summer concerts, paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing, all within this vibrant lakeside lifestyle community. FEATURES/UPGRADES INCLUDE: *Single Story Detached Home *Open Floor Plan *3 Car Garage *No HOA or Mello/Roos *Stunning & Private Backyard w/Incredible Waterfall & expansive Pergola *Flagstone walkways *Custom Oversized Shed with electrical & temp control fan *Dual Pane Windows *Solid Core Doors *50 gallon water heater w/recirculation pump *Newer 200 Amp electrical panel *Upgraded Insulation in Home & Garage *Recessed Lighting Throughout *Large easy to maintain 1/4 acre lot *Premier School District.

Type
Single Family Residence
Year built
1971
Lot
11,326 sq ft
Garage
3 car
HOA
None
Pool
No
View
Mountain(s)
Solar
—
Estimated payment
$12,222/mo
  • Principal & interest$9,800
  • Property tax (est.)$1,857
  • Home insurance (est.)$565

Example only, not a loan offer. Rate is a placeholder; ask a lender for today's. Taxes vary by neighborhood (Mello-Roos).

Listing provided courtesy of Robert Adams, HomeSmart Realty West, 760-917-2578. MLS# NDP2602352. Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of November 1, 2026 at 11:43 AM Pacific. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use to identify prospective properties they may be interested in purchasing. Coldwell Banker Associated Brokers Realty, CA DRE #00939614.

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