Price range is $945,000-$995,000. Stunning 180° panoramic views – from every room - of Lake San Marcos, Lake San Marcos Golf Course, sunrises and sunsets, the city of San Marcos, Twin Oaks Valley, Cal State San Marcos, and surrounding hills highlight this light, bright, airy condo in The Colony (HOA). • 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1,383 sq ft • Single-level, ground-floor, end unit in a triplex (only one shared wall), on a quiet, cul-de-sac street • Attached 2-car garage • Vaulted ceilings • New paint, hardware, and flooring; no carpet • Updated kitchen - new dishwasher; all stainless-steel kitchen appliances convey • Two primary suites, two en-suite baths; kitchen/living/dining centered between the suites • Walk-in closet • Updated bathrooms - new toilets, vanities, countertops, sinks, and mirrors • Expansive back patio - partially fenced - spans the length of the unit, accessible from every room —ideal for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining • Private, gated front courtyard • Laundry hookups in garage and available in-unit • Dedicated home office space • Quiet community with ample guest parking nearby • Community clubhouse a short walk away • Solvent HOA – amenities include 24-hr security, lake+lodge privileges, groundskeeping, pest control • Pet-friendly community • Enjoy daily ocean/coastal breezes • Convenient to shopping, schools, and Hwy 78 (close—without the noise)
For sale
Listing Provided by: Pam Moss, Broker
$995,000
1254 Rue Saint Martin, San Marcos, CA 92078
2beds
1,383sqft
Est.:
Condominium
Built in 1988
-- sqft lot
$969,300 Zestimate®
$719/sqft
$473/mo HOA
What's special
Private gated front courtyardDedicated home office spaceSingle-level ground-floor end unitQuiet cul-de-sac streetWalk-in closetVaulted ceilings
- 8 days |
- 553 |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 02, 2026 at 11:59am
Listing Provided by:
Carolyn Melka DRE #02129578 760-936-2063,
Pam Moss, Broker
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2601673
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)Tour with a local agent
Facts & 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, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other
Primary bedroom
- Features: Multiple Primary Suites
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded, Vanity
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Trash/Recycling, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, In Garage, See Remarks
Features
- Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Unfurnished, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Custom Covering(s), Insulated Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall,End Unit
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,383 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars, No Stairs
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front Door
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered, Deck, Open, Patio, See Remarks, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Community, Fenced, In Ground, See Remarks, Association
- Fencing: Good Condition,Stucco Wall,Wood,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Golf Course, Hills, Lake, Landmark, Marina, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic, Rocks, Valley, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Marina,Water
- Waterfront features: Lake, Ocean Access
Lot
- Size: 4.66 Acres
- Features: 6-10 Units/Acre, Back Yard, Close to Clubhouse, Cul-De-Sac, Greenbelt, Level, Street Level, Walkstreet, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 2225310757
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Mediterranean,Ranch,Spanish,See Remarks,Patio Home
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Gutter(s), Hiking, Lake, Mountainous, Park, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Water Sports, Marina, Pool
- Security: 24 Hour Security, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: The Colony (Clny)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Lake or Pond, Management, Maintenance Front Yard, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Pets Allowed, Security
- Services included: Pest Control
- HOA fee: $473 monthly
- HOA name: The Colony
- HOA phone: 760-407-7575
Location
- Region: San Marcos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $719/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $414,956
- Annual tax amount: $4,695
- Date on market: 2/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Inclusions: Stainless steel kitchen appliances (refrigerator, stove/oven, new dishwasher), light fixtures, window coverings
- Exclusions: Furniture and decor, inside and out
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$969,300
$921,000 - $1.02M
$3,469/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000+268.5%$719/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #NDP2601673 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2000 | Sold | $270,000$195/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,695 +5.6% | $414,956 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,447 +1.9% | $406,820 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,363 +1.4% | $398,844 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,303 +1.6% | $391,024 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,235 +0.9% | $383,358 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,198 +2.1% | $379,429 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,110 +2.2% | $371,990 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,020 +2% | $364,697 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,940 +1.6% | $357,547 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,877 +1.6% | $350,537 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,814 +2.4% | $345,272 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,725 | $338,510 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $336,981 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $330,374 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $323,897 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $321,478 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $322,243 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $315,925 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $309,732 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $303,660 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $297,707 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $291,871 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $286,523 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $280,906 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $275,399 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$6,156/mo
Principal & interest
$4713
Property taxes
$970
HOA Fees
$473
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92078
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Discovery Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10San Elijo Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10San Marcos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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