2856 Dove Tail Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
Home value
$1,518,400
$1.40M - $1.66M
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Meagan Carmichael, DRE #02254104
Keller Williams Realty
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Built-In, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,412 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 6,082 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 2237741300
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Year built: 2010
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Park, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Other
- HOA fee: $100 monthly
- HOA name: Old Creek Ranch
- HOA phone: 760-481-7444
Location
- Region: San Marcos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $626/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $853,303
- Annual tax amount: $10,572
- Date on market: 10/23/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Sold | $1,510,000-5.3%$626/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Pending sale | $1,595,000$661/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+124.6%$661/sqft |
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| 4/9/2015 | Sold | $710,000-2.6%$294/sqft |
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| 2/15/2015 | Listed for sale | $729,000+22.5%$302/sqft |
Source: Properties by Hood Inc. #150008099 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2010 | Sold | $595,000$247/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,572 +5.6% | $853,303 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,012 +2.2% | $836,573 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,798 +2% | $820,170 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,602 +2% | $804,089 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,411 +1% | $788,323 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,319 +12.1% | $780,241 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,315 -7.8% | $764,943 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,023 +1.7% | $749,945 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,870 +2.2% | $735,242 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,681 +11.8% | $720,827 +13.6% |
| 2015 | $7,765 +2.5% | $634,269 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,576 | $621,846 +4.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $595,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $595,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $595,000 +325% |
| 2010 | -- | $140,000 -20% |
| 2009 | -- | $175,000 -20.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $220,000 |
Neighborhood: 92078
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Nearby schools
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- 8/10Carrillo Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 7/10San Elijo Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10San Marcos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
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- 2856 Dove Tail Dr