Don't miss out on this rare chance to secure a diamond in the rough, just waiting to be polished into a true masterpiece. With its affordability, prime location in the complex (top of the hill), and scope for improvement, it presents an exciting chance to create a delightful haven that you'll be proud to call home. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence is eagerly awaiting your tender loving care to transform it into a cozy and inviting abode. Only one shared wall, with a 2-car garage. 2 walk-in closets and vaulted ceilings. DIY, Contractor or Investor special. HOA still under $400 a month and includes a community pool and covers city water, exterior paint, and roof. Even better, the complex has a SFR/PUD classification for many lending options.
Sold for $503,000
Listing Provided by: Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Staged Homes Real Estate
$503,000
974 Marlin Dr, Vista, CA 92084
3beds
1,278sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1979
0.03 Square Feet Lot
$509,800 Zestimate®
$394/sqft
$3,357 Estimated rent
Home value
$509,800
$469,000 - $556,000
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Community poolVaulted ceilings
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Listing Provided by:
Cindy Farfan DRE #01875084 cindy@cindyfarfan.com,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Debbie Avey, DRE #01054144
Staged Homes Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2507365
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
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- All Bedrooms Up, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,278 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: entry
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.03 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 1763510700
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Street Lights, Urban, Pool
Location
- Region: Vista
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $395 monthly
- Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds, Pool
- Association name: Vista Townhomes Inc. Association
- Association phone: 619-930-9447
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2025 | Sold | $503,000+5.9%$394/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #NDP2507365 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2025 | Pending sale | $475,000$372/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #NDP2507365 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $475,000$372/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #NDP2507365 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,144 +4.6% | $217,314 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,006 +1.9% | $213,054 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,949 +0.3% | $208,877 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,941 +2.2% | $204,782 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,877 +0.8% | $200,767 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,855 +36.9% | $198,709 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,085 -23.1% | $194,813 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,710 +1.5% | $190,994 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,671 +2.4% | $187,250 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,609 +0.7% | $183,579 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,591 +2.4% | $180,823 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,531 | $177,282 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $176,482 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $173,022 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $169,631 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $168,365 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $168,766 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $165,457 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $162,213 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $159,034 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $155,916 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $152,860 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $150,060 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $147,118 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $144,234 |
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Neighborhood: 92084
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Foothill Oak Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10Roosevelt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 4/10Vista High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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