You’ve found it—your very own beautiful corner of paradise on the 10th fairway of a lush golf course, offering both sunrise and sunset views! This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, golf course-level condominium features 1,150 square feet of modern style, boasting a well-appointed kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, a large modern sink, and a cabinet pantry. Immediately adjacent to the kitchen is the open-concept dining area and family room, both adorned with gorgeous wood floors. Across from the dining area is a bar, perfect for mixing cocktails for you and your guests to enjoy while taking in the panoramic views of the mountains and golf course from your private, spacious, covered back patio. The ample family room features a dramatic, newly painted gas fireplace that stretches from floor to ceiling. The primary bedroom offers stunning golf course views, wall-length mirrored closet doors, and brand-new carpet. The secondary bedroom also includes mirrored closet doors and new carpeting. This beauty also includes its own laundry area with an included washer and dryer, along with a covered carport offering ample storage.
This home boasts an amazing array of amenities both inside and out! Community amenities include a large pool, spa, tennis and pickleball court, and a gorgeous clubhouse, just a short walk from your patio. Even more impressive, the association covers a dizzying array of paid amenities, including cable TV, internet, water, and trash. Only a short distance from Lake San Marcos, award-winning San Marcos schools, amazing restaurants, abundant shopping, and a short drive to Carlsbad Beach and outlets, this golf course hideaway won’t last!
Sold for $579,900
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty • Patti MacRae • Contact: 949-249-6611
Bought with: Coldwell Banker Realty
$579,900
1978 Fairway Circle Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
2beds
1,150sqft
Condominium
Built in 1975
-- sqft lot
$584,900 Zestimate®
$504/sqft
$3,542 Estimated rent
Home value
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$538,000 - $638,000
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Modern styleTennis and pickleball courtGorgeous clubhouseLarge modern sinkCorner of paradiseBrand-new carpetLarge pool
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Listed by:
Patti MacRae DRE #01969463 951-704-0404,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Jose Hernandez, DRE #01437870
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25024805
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Full Bath on Main Level, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Trash/Recycling, Quartz Counters
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,No One Below
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,150 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Covered, Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Open, Patio
- Pool features: Community, In Ground, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, In Ground
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 5.41 Acres
- Features: On Golf Course
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 2212902809
- Zoning: RC
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Golf, Hiking, Lake, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Lake San Marcos
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Billiard Room, Call for Rules, Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Paddle Tennis, Pool, Pets Allowed, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trash, Cable TV, Water
- Services included: Pest Control, Sewer
- HOA fee: $525 monthly
- HOA name: Fairway Knolls
- HOA phone: 760-746-9127
Location
- Region: San Marcos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $504/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $689,782
- Annual tax amount: $7,835
- Date on market: 2/8/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 97 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Washer/Dryer
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2025 | Sold | $579,900$504/sqft |
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| 6/6/2025 | Pending sale | $579,900$504/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Contingent | $579,900$504/sqft |
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| 4/29/2025 | Price change | $579,900-1.7%$504/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Price change | $589,900-1.7%$513/sqft |
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| 4/8/2025 | Price change | $599,999-1.6%$522/sqft |
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| 3/3/2025 | Price change | $610,000-2.4%$530/sqft |
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| 2/20/2025 | Price change | $624,999-2.3%$543/sqft |
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| 2/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $639,990$557/sqft |
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| 2/13/2025 | Contingent | $639,990$557/sqft |
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| 2/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $639,990-1.5%$557/sqft |
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| 4/5/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/2/2024 | Price change | $3,000-9.1%$3/sqft |
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| 2/20/2024 | Price change | $3,300-8.3%$3/sqft |
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| 2/11/2024 | Price change | $3,600-5.3%$3/sqft |
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| 1/21/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,800$3/sqft |
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| 3/25/2022 | Sold | $650,000+4%$565/sqft |
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| 2/20/2022 | Contingent | $624,999$543/sqft |
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| 2/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $624,999+64.5%$543/sqft |
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| 7/5/2018 | Sold | $380,000+0%$330/sqft |
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| 6/14/2018 | Pending sale | $379,900$330/sqft |
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| 6/1/2018 | Listed for sale | $379,900+5.8%$330/sqft |
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| 3/10/2018 | Listing removed | $359,000$312/sqft |
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| 2/27/2018 | Listed for sale | $359,000+12.5%$312/sqft |
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| 8/7/2006 | Sold | $319,000$277/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,835 +5.6% | $689,782 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,421 +1.9% | $676,258 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,283 +65.7% | $662,999 +66% |
| 2022 | $4,395 -0.2% | $399,340 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,405 +0.9% | $391,510 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,366 +2.1% | $387,497 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,278 +8.7% | $379,900 +8.5% |
| 2018 | $3,934 +16.5% | $350,000 +16.7% |
| 2017 | $3,378 +8.6% | $300,000 +9.1% |
| 2016 | $3,111 +7.9% | $275,000 +7.8% |
| 2015 | $2,883 +16.1% | $255,000 +15.9% |
| 2014 | $2,483 | $220,000 +15.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $190,000 +3.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $184,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $184,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $184,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $184,000 -20% |
| 2008 | -- | $230,000 -27.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $319,000 +115% |
| 2006 | -- | $148,357 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $145,449 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $142,598 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $139,986 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $137,242 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $134,552 |
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Neighborhood: 92078
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- 10/10Discovery Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10San Elijo Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 8/10San Marcos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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