Gorgeous 5+acre property on a former avocado orchard in the hills above Lake San Marcos. Build your dream home with views west & north. The land abuts a canyon & is adjacent to 100+ acres of native coastal chaparral open space to the east. The ocean is 10-miles west & provides a steady breeze. Located next to large estate homes, the site is easy walking & bicycling distance to restaurants, shops, golfing, and The Lake. Note: San Diego County jurisdiction. CHA:COL, an AIA award-winning architectural firm, has drafted organic modern architectural and schematic designs that capture the best features of the site and the views. The firm has been profiled extensively with architectural work featured in Dwell, LA Times, New York Times, Modern Home, California Home & Design, in addition to Dezeen and HGTV.
Lot/land
Listed by: Willis Allen Real Estate • Ken Baer • Contact: kenbaer@willisallen.com
Price cut: $100K (6/16)
$850,000
1790 La Plaza Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
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5.79Acres
Unimproved Land
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5.79 Acres Lot
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What's special
Former avocado orchardLand abuts a canyonViews west and north
- 195 days
- 405
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Listed by:
Ken Baer DRE #01334769 kenbaer@willisallen.com,
Willis Allen Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PTP2601302
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
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Canyon, Park/Greenbelt, Hills, Lake, Meadow, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Orchard, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 5.79 Acres
- Features: 2-5 Units/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 2224500500
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Foothills, Preserve/Public Land, Ravine, Storm Drain(s)
Location
- Region: San Marcos
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $612,763
- Date on market: 2/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 195 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,178/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Price change | $850,000-10.5% |
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| 2/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $950,000+71.2% |
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| 10/1/2020 | Sold | $555,000+70.8% |
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| 4/4/2016 | Sold | $325,000+4.8% |
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| 6/10/2015 | Sold | $310,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $612,763 +2% |
| 2025 | $6,993 +5.5% | $600,749 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,631 +1.8% | $588,970 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,511 +1.3% | $577,422 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,425 +1.7% | $566,100 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,321 +55.9% | $555,000 +57.8% |
| 2020 | $4,055 +4.4% | $351,787 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,884 -0.1% | $344,890 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,887 +1.9% | $338,129 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,814 +4.6% | $331,500 +5.3% |
| 2016 | $3,644 -32.9% | $314,727 -33.7% |
| 2015 | $5,432 | $474,531 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Lake San Marcos
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