BEAUTIFUL Home located in the gated community of Rancho Tesoro.
This desirable Vientos plan offers 4 bedrooms, + an additional bonus room upstairs, 3 baths, and unique features and upgrades that make it special. At the heart of the home is a bright kitchen with a light-colored quartz peninsula, tons of counter space, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in wine rack. The open layout of the downstairs seamlessly connects the kitchen to a spacious dining area and family room, which has been upgraded with a beautiful gas fireplace. Downstairs offers a large bedroom/home office, a custom built-in bookshelf/cabinet for storage, a mudroom, and a full bath.
Upstairs, the home offers incredible unobstructed views of mountains and the community’s park and pool, filling the house with tons of natural light and making its location desirable in the community. These breathtaking views fill the luxurious master suite bedroom, which has a soaking tub, a walk-in tiled shower, two separate sinks, and a huge walk-in closet. These views also fill the upstairs loft, which has a custom floor-to-ceiling built-in shelf (this space could easily be enclosed into a 5th bedroom). Also upstairs are two bedrooms, a full bath, and a large laundry room with tons of storage. The home has numerous upgrades, including board-and-batten wall paneling, designer carpeting, high-end tile flooring, elegant window coverings (wood shutters), and custom mirror frames made of walnut in the master and downstairs bathrooms, all of which make the home charming. It is also equipped with whole-house water and reverse osmosis drinking filtration systems and solar panels that keep energy costs low. The garage features a tankless water heater and ample storage. The private backyard is upgraded with turf, pavers, gas fireplace and mature olive tree.
Rancho Tesoro Community amenities include a pool, cabanas, BBQs, a playground, and hiking trails just right outside the gate. This property can apply for an intra-district transfer to Double Peak for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Don’t miss this dream home—it won’t last long!
Sold for $1,305,000
Listed by: Compass • Randall Parkes • Contact: randall.parkes@compass.com
Bought with: Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$1,305,000
676 Merit Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
4beds
2,458sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2017
0.39 Acres Lot
$1,340,800 Zestimate®
$531/sqft
$5,529 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,340,800
$1.27M - $1.41M
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Listed by:
Randall Parkes DRE #02108698 randall.parkes@compass.com,
Compass,
Heather Parkes DRE #02129191 619-851-8266,
Compass
Bought with:
Brandon White, DRE #01864163
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: ND24162481
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Dining Room
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Closet, Dual Sinks, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Trash/Recycling, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Stone Counters
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Built-in Features, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Instant Hot Water, Loft, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,458 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Public
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Fencing: Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Zero Lot Line
Details
- Parcel number: 2221730602
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Fishing, Hiking, Horse Trails, Lake, Mountainous, Park, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated, Pool
- Security: Fire Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Fire Pit, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool
- HOA fee: $248 monthly
- HOA name: Rancho Tesoro Association - Prescott Communities
- HOA phone: 760-634-4700
Location
- Region: San Marcos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $531/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,331,100
- Date on market: 8/8/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan,Submit,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Decorative ceiling light fixtures in all four bedrooms.
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2024 | Sold | $1,305,000+2.8%$531/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #ND24162481 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2024 | Pending sale | $1,270,000$517/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #ND24162481 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,270,000+77.5%$517/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #ND24162481 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2017 | Sold | $715,500$291/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,331,100 +2% |
| 2025 | $17,692 +54.6% | $1,305,000 +63.6% |
| 2024 | $11,447 +2.3% | $797,812 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,194 +2.1% | $782,170 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,961 +2.2% | $766,834 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,721 +1.2% | $751,799 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,598 +30.3% | $744,091 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,136 -15.5% | $729,501 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,625 | $715,198 |
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Neighborhood: 92078
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- 10/10Discovery Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.4 mi
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