Welcome to your own piece of paradise in Lake San Marcos! This rarely available 3-bedroom upper unit home is the perfect blend of spacious comfort and convenience, offering an open-concept living space that's as ideal for hosting friends as it is for a quiet evening in. Picture yourself in a home filled with natural light from dual-pane windows, waking up to unobstructed views of palm trees, rolling hills, and beautiful skies. You’ll enjoy starting your mornings on the balcony, coffee in hand, soaking in the serene landscape. This home boasts modern touches throughout, including stainless steel appliances and new quartz countertops in the bathrooms. Fresh paint and upgraded hardware add a contemporary feel, while ample storage throughout ensures practicality. Convenience is key with a full-size laundry room in the unit and a 1-car garage with a generous bonus storage area – perfect for hobbies, a workshop, or extra storage. Plus, there's an outdoor permitted parking spot and plenty of guest parking nearby. Living here means every day can feel like a vacation. Living just a few minutes down the trail from the heart of Lake San Marcos, you're in the perfect spot for embracing the lake life with kayaking, boating, and paddle boarding, waterfront dining at Amalfi Cucina, enjoying executive golf courses, and participating in the local lakefront concerts and events throughout the year. Opt for the Lake & Lodge membership for access to Pickleball courts, a gym, multiple pools, a game room, and more. You're also conveniently close to shopping, dining, local colleges, and major freeways, making commutes a breeze, and the coast is just minutes away. All appliances, including the washer and dryer, will remain at the property at the close of escrow. Don't miss out - this is the home you've been searching for!
Sold for $692,000
Listed by: eXp Realty of California, Inc • Kara Courtney • Contact: 760-583-2226
Bought with: Real Broker
$692,000
1021 Porteno Ct, San Marcos, CA 92078
3beds
1,440sqft
Condominium
Built in 1975
-- sqft lot
$758,600 Zestimate®
$481/sqft
$4,502 Estimated rent
Home value
$758,600
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Listed by:
Kara Courtney DRE #01904490 760-583-2226,
eXp Realty of California, Inc
Bought with:
Noel Lawton, DRE #01305537
Real Broker
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2400514
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room
Features
- Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Bedroom on Main Level, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Carpet, See Remarks, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Single, Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Guest, On Site, Permit Required, On Street, Unassigned
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front door
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Across the Road from Lake/Ocean
Lot
- Size: 4.68 Acres
- Features: Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 2215002222
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: See Remarks
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gutter(s), Lake, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Fishing, Marina
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Pet Restrictions, Pets Allowed, Trail(s)
- HOA fee: $375 monthly
- HOA name: Lake San Marcos Condos III
- HOA phone: 858-946-0320
Location
- Region: San Marcos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $481/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $705,839
- Annual tax amount: $8,098
- Date on market: 1/18/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $749,500+8.3%$520/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #NDP2601664 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2024 | Listing removed | $3,500$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,500$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2024 | Sold | $692,000+6.5%$481/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #NDP2400514 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2024 | Pending sale | $650,000$451/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #NDP2400514 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $650,000+142.1%$451/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #NDP2400514 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2014 | Sold | $268,500-3.8%$186/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2014 | Price change | $279,000-0.3%$194/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty, Carlsbad, CA #130061161 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2013 | Listed for sale | $279,900+59.9%$194/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty, Carlsbad, CA #130061161 Report a problem | ||
| 12/26/2000 | Sold | $175,000+16.7%$122/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2000 | Sold | $150,000$104/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,098 +130.2% | $705,839 +118.7% |
| 2024 | $3,518 +1.9% | $322,677 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,451 +1.4% | $316,351 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,403 +1.6% | $310,149 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,351 +0.9% | $304,069 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,321 +2.4% | $300,953 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,244 +2% | $295,053 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,181 +2% | $289,269 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,118 +1.7% | $283,598 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,067 +1.7% | $278,038 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,016 +299.8% | $273,863 +281.6% |
| 2014 | $754 | $71,765 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $71,442 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $70,042 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $68,669 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $68,157 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $68,320 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $66,982 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $65,670 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $64,384 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $63,122 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $61,885 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $60,752 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $59,562 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $58,395 |
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Neighborhood: Lake San Marcos
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