Beautifully updated single-level home nestled within the highly sought-after guard-gated community of Emerald Heights. Perched high above Escondido, Emerald Heights is nestled on the border of San Marcos, offering expansive views that stretch across the valley and out to the ocean. Step through the formal entry into a bright, open floor plan filled with natural light. The inviting living room, complete with a cozy fireplace, flows seamlessly to a private low-maintenance patio where you can relax and soak in the scenery. A formal dining space complements the stylish eat-in kitchen, recently refreshed with quartz countertops, new appliances, fixtures, and fresh paint. The private primary suite features patio access, a walk-in shower, and a spacious bath. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and ample storage provide flexibility for guests, family, or a home office. Fresh paint, new flooring, quartz surfaces, and modern fixtures make this move-in-ready home shine. The attached 2-car garage includes storage and laundry. Enjoy resort-style living with Emerald Heights’ unmatched amenities: a pool, spa, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, basketball courts, clubhouse, kids pools, and playground. The community thrives with year-round events, including holiday celebrations, parades, music nights, and more, creating a vibrant neighborhood spirit. Don't miss the chance to experience an incredible lifestyle with this rare single-level home.
Sold for $825,000
$825,000
2491 Moonlight Gln, Escondido, CA 92026
3beds
1,380sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$882,100 Zestimate®
$598/sqft
$3,601 Estimated rent
Home value
$882,100
$838,000 - $926,000
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Modern fixturesCozy fireplaceExpansive viewsPrivate primary suiteFresh paintNew flooringPrivate low-maintenance patio
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Listed by:
Chad Dannecker DRE #01459513 619-658-3603,
Compass
Bought with:
Natalia Goloborodko, DRE #02147051
Real Brokerage Technologies
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250042581
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Gas Cooking, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Other/Remarks
Features
- Balcony, Bathtub, Ceiling Fan, Living Room Balcony, Recessed Lighting, Shower, Shower in Tub
- Flooring: Linoleum/Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,380
- Total interior livable area: 1,380 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered, Patio, Slab
- Pool features: Association, Below Ground, Community/Common, Exercise, Heated, Lap
- Spa features: Community/Common, Heated, Yes
- Fencing: Full,Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Evening Lights, Mountains/Hills, Parklike, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 1876804100
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Tile/Clay
Condition
- Turnkey
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Sprinklers, Gated Community, On Site Guard, Smoke Detector
Community
- Community features: Clubhouse/Rec Room, Exercise Room, Gated Community, On-Site Guard, Playground, Pool, Recreation Area, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
Location
- Region: Escondido
- Subdivision: NORTH ESCONDIDO
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $250 monthly
- Amenities included: Club House, Gym/Ex Room, Playground, Spa, Barbecue, Pool
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Gated Community, Limited Insurance
- Association name: Emerald Heights HOA
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Sold | $825,000-2.9%$598/sqft |
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| 11/26/2025 | Pending sale | $849,900$616/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Price change | $849,900-1.2%$616/sqft |
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| 10/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $859,900-2.3%$623/sqft |
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| 10/25/2025 | Listing removed | $879,900$638/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Price change | $879,900-1.1%$638/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $889,900+414.4%$645/sqft |
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| 12/6/1996 | Sold | $173,000$125/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,216 +5.6% | $281,408 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,046 +1.8% | $275,891 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,991 +1.2% | $270,483 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,954 +1.6% | $265,181 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,907 +0.8% | $259,983 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,884 +3.3% | $257,318 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,791 +2% | $252,274 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,736 +2% | $247,329 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,683 +1.5% | $242,480 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,644 +1.4% | $237,726 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,607 -20.6% | $234,156 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,285 | $229,570 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $228,533 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $224,053 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $219,661 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $218,020 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $218,539 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $214,255 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $210,055 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $205,937 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $201,900 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $197,942 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $194,315 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $190,506 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $186,771 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92026
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Richland ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Woodland Park Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Mission Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: San Marcos Unified School Distri
Source: SDMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- California
- San Diego County
- Escondido
- 92026
- 2491 Moonlight Gln
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