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Sold for $480,000
  • Listed by: Windermere Real Estate • Kara Brem • Contact: 831-818-3050
    Bought with: Coldwell Banker West
    Tax assessed value
    $480,000

    1609 Sonata Ln, San Marcos, CA 92078

    1beds
    843sqft
    Condominium
    Built in 1965
    -- sqft lot
    $578,900 Zestimate®
    $569/sqft
    $3,031 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $578,900

    $538,000 - $619,000

    $3,031/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    This charming upper level condo, located directly across from Lake San Marcos has an an abundance of natural light and mountain views from all rooms. Large 850 sq ft 1 large bedroom with walk in closet and oversized living room with sliders that open to your view balcony. Fresh paint, new high-end vinyl flooring, new fridge, new dual pane windows throughout, new ceiling fan and microwave. There are only 4 units attached (2 up and 2 down) and the community is quiet, yet vibrant with four restaurants (two on golf course and two on the lake), two golf courses, lake, hiking and more! Great investment property as well! 15 minute drive to the beach and close to freeway access. Welcome to your new Lake San Marcos home!

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    Listed by:

    Kara Brem DRE #01939667 831-818-3050,

    Windermere Real Estate

    Bought with:

    JoyLynn Murray, DRE #01890522

    Coldwell Banker West

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2406616MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Main Level Primary
    Bathroom
    • Features: Remodeled
    Other
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Common Area
    Features
    • Main Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    • Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 843 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Carport
    • Carport spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: upstairs
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain(s)
    Details
    • Parcel number: 2215003003
    • Zoning: R1
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    • Property subtype: Condominium
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Condition
    • Year built: 1965

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Security
    • HOA fee: $415 monthly
    • HOA name: Lake San Marcos Villas
    • HOA phone: 760-643-2200
    Location
    • Region: San Marcos

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $569/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $480,000
    • Annual tax amount: $5,518
    • Date on market: 7/25/2024
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Inclusions: fridge

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/30/2024Listing removed$2,500$3/sqft
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    8/20/2024Price change$2,500-3.8%$3/sqft
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    8/16/2024Listed for rent$2,600+13%$3/sqft
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    8/13/2024Sold$480,000-1%$569/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #NDP2406616 Report a problem
    7/30/2024Pending sale$485,000$575/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #NDP2406616 Report a problem
    7/26/2024Listed for sale$485,000+21.3%$575/sqft
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    2/1/2023Listing removed--
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    1/24/2023Listed for rent$2,300$3/sqft
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    12/8/2021Sold$400,000$474/sqft
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    11/15/2021Pending sale$400,000+96.1%$474/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #NDP2112706 Report a problem
    1/28/2008Sold$204,000+63.2%$242/sqft
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    5/24/2007Sold$125,000+92.3%$148/sqft
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    6/10/1997Sold$65,000$77/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,518 +19.3%$480,000 +15.3%
    2024$4,627 +1.9%$416,160 +2%
    2023$4,542 +1.4%$408,000 +2%
    2022$4,481 +354.2%$400,000 +369.9%
    2021$986 +0.6%$85,133 +1%
    2020$980 +5.4%$84,261 +2%
    2019$930 -1.4%$82,609 +2%
    2018$943 +2%$80,990 +2%
    2017$925 +1.9%$79,403 +2%
    2016$908 +2.1%$77,847 +1.5%
    2015$890 +2.2%$76,679 +2%
    2014$870 $75,178 +0.5%
    2013-- $74,839 +2%
    2012-- $73,373 +2%
    2011-- $71,935 +0.8%
    2010-- $71,399 -0.2%
    2009-- $71,570 -53.8%
    2008-- $155,043 +96.2%
    2007-- $79,009 +2%
    2006-- $77,461 +2%
    2005-- $75,943 +2%
    2004-- $74,454 +1.9%
    2003-- $73,090 +2%
    2002-- $71,658 +2%
    2001-- $70,254
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    Neighborhood: Lake San Marcos

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