Highly upgraded ranch style home located near Lake San Marcos with a large beautifully landscaped lot on a quiet cul-de-sac. Get ready to relax on your inviting and private rear patio with a pergola, well-maintained lush lawn, an avocado, lemon, and banana trees, and two organic garden beds. No HOA’s! This charming two bedroom, two bath home boasts a light and bright open concept living area with a cozy fireplace and beautiful laminate floors, dual paned windows, a remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, white cabinetry with custom tile backsplash, and a large center island and breakfast bar complete with a stainless steel chimney hood. The two generous bedrooms have new carpet and there is also a non-permitted bonus room that is currently being used as a playroom, and optional third bedroom for additional space. Gorgeous remodeled bathrooms with custom tile and a walk in shower in the primary bedroom. Stunning views of the mountains from the elevated front yard, potential ocean views from the back with a second story? And room for a possible ADU? Buyer to verify with the County of San Diego. This home has so much to offer! Fantastic breezes, centralized location, close to shopping and freeways, great school district, and a two car garage. This is a must see!
Sold for $900,000
Listing Provided by:
Susan Goralski DRE #01444180 760-473-2573,
HomeSmart Realty West
Bought with: Big Block Realty, Inc
$900,000
962 W Ranch Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
2beds
1,015sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
7,500 Square Feet Lot
$888,000 Zestimate®
$887/sqft
$3,512 Estimated rent
Home value
$888,000
$808,000 - $968,000
$3,512/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 23, 2025 at 10:01pm
Listing Provided by:
Susan Goralski DRE #01444180 760-473-2573,
HomeSmart Realty West
Bought with:
Melody Parra, DRE #02114671
Big Block Realty, Inc
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2302720
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: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,015 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Garage, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Low Pile Carpet, No Stairs, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s)
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front door
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Ocean, Peek-A-Boo
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 7,500 sqft
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sloped Up, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 2211610200
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Additions/Alterations,Repairs Cosmetic,Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, Standard
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Suburban
Location
- Region: San Marcos
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | Sold | $900,000+5.9%$887/sqft |
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| 4/12/2024 | Sold | $850,000$837/sqft |
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| 5/19/2023 | Sold | $850,000-3.3%$837/sqft |
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| 4/19/2023 | Pending sale | $879,000$866/sqft |
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| 4/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $879,000+64.3%$866/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,320 +7.4% | $900,000 +3.8% |
| 2024 | $9,607 +50.7% | $866,999 +51.1% |
| 2023 | $6,375 +1.4% | $573,625 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92078
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10La Costa Meadows Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 5/10San Elijo Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 8/10San Marcos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: San Marcos
Source: CRMLS. 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
- San Marcos
- 92078
- 962 W Ranch Rd