Price Correction!! Single-story living in The Colony at Lake San Marcos! This beautiful, move-in-ready home offers comfort, privacy, and easy living in a quiet, resort-style community. The bright, thoughtfully designed floor plan features abundant natural light and seamless flow between the spacious living room and expansive kitchen/dining area. Two generously sized bedrooms are thoughtfully positioned for privacy, making this home ideal for downsizing, starting a family, or enjoying a relaxed, low-maintenance lifestyle. Enjoy the peaceful patio with views, coastal breezes, and beautifully landscaped surroundings. The Colony offers a true resort-style experience, with HOA dues covering landscaping, exterior and roof maintenance, and 24-hour neighborhood security. Residents enjoy parks, trails, green spaces, a private Colony pool, and two Lake San Marcos community pools. Lake activities include fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating, with rentals available through the Lakehouse Resort & Sail Club. Recreation facilities include a fitness center, pools, spa, tennis and pickleball courts, billiards, ping-pong, outdoor activities, and year-round events. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby executive 18-hole course, driving range, and putting green, while dining and shopping are close at Amalfi, Brickmans, and The Forum in Encinitas. Convenient access to the 5, 78, and 15 freeways makes exploring North County and the coast easy. Located near Discovery Elementary, San Elijo Middle, and San Marcos High, this exceptionally clean home combines peaceful surroundings with an exceptional Lake San Marcos lifestyle. Come experience the ease of single-level living and the comfort of a home thoughtfully updated for today’s lifestyle.
Pending
Listed by: Redfin Corporation • Marc Lavoie • marc.lavoie@redfin.com
Price cut: $54K (10/23)
$895,000
1242 Rue Saint Moritz, San Marcos, CA 92078
2beds
1,443sqft
Condominium
Built in 1989
-- sqft lot
$885,400 Zestimate®
$620/sqft
$517/mo HOA
What's special
- 23 days
- 452
- 19
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marc Lavoie DRE #01333963 marc.lavoie@redfin.com,
Redfin Corporation
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2609276
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: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks
Heating
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Area, High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Utility Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Heatilator, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,443 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: front
- Pool features: Community, In Ground, Association
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course, Hills, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 4.52 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Sprinkler System, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 2225310819
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Drywall, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Hiking, Lake, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Pool
- Security: 24 Hour Security, Security Guard
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Other, Pickleball, Pool, Guard, Tennis Court(s)
- HOA fee: $517 monthly
- HOA name: The Colony
- HOA phone: 760-407-7575
Location
- Region: San Marcos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $620/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $477,289
- Date on market: 10/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 23 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$885,400
$841,000 - $930,000
$3,776/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2026 | Pending sale | $895,000$620/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #NDP2609276 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2026 | Price change | $895,000-5.7%$620/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #NDP2609276 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $949,000+149.7%$658/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #NDP2609276 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2012 | Sold | $380,000-9.5%$263/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2012 | Listed for sale | $420,000-5.6%$291/sqft |
Source: North County Associated Brkrs #120039299 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2009 | Sold | $445,000$308/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2004 | Sold | $445,000+48.3%$308/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2001 | Sold | $300,000+50%$208/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/1997 | Sold | $200,000$139/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $477,289 +2% |
| 2025 | $5,300 +5.6% | $467,931 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,020 +1.9% | $458,757 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,926 +1.4% | $449,763 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,858 +1.6% | $440,946 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,782 +0.9% | $432,301 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,738 +2% | $427,869 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,645 +2.4% | $419,480 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,538 +2% | $411,256 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,448 +1.6% | $403,193 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,377 +1.6% | $395,288 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,307 +2.4% | $389,351 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,207 | $381,725 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $380,000 -16.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $457,316 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $448,350 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $445,000 +4.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $425,000 -11.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $481,681 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $472,237 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $462,978 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $453,900 +42.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $317,946 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $312,120 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $306,000 +44.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $211,933 |
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