1454 La Plaza Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
1454 La Plaza Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
Property Description
Private "Single-Story" Retreat on a 1/4 Acre in Lake San Marcos!! Nestled on La Plaza Dr (the most desired street in Lake San Marcos) this beautifully upgraded single-story home offers a backyard that feels like a timeless paradise. Designed for both comfort and entertaining, the home features an inviting great-room living space with engineered wood flooring, custom lighting, built-ins, and a striking stacked-stone fireplace. The expansive kitchen centers around a large 4' x 10' island with abundant storage, Viking range top, stainless steel appliances, pot filler, subway tile backsplash, Viking wine cooler, full-extension pantry shelving, and a convenient office nook for everyday functionality. Quality craftsmanship is showcased throughout with custom solid-core doors, "Andersen" French doors with sidelights and disappearing screens, and thoughtful upgrades that enhance the home’s warmth and livability. Step outside to a private backyard paradise featuring flagstone pathways, lush mature landscaping, and a WOW waterfall feature that creates a tranquil setting for relaxing or entertaining. Car enthusiasts or hobbyists will appreciate the three-car garage, including an oversized third bay with 220 outlets, providing flexibility for a workshop, gym, or potential office conversion. Located just moments from the heart of Lake San Marcos, residents enjoy easy access to golf, dining, swimming, tennis, pickleball, and the many amenities that make this community so desirable. Spend your days enjoying sunsets, wildlife, boating parades, summer concerts, paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing, all within this vibrant lakeside lifestyle community. FEATURES/UPGRADES INCLUDE: *Single Story Detached Home *Open Floor Plan *3 Car Garage *No HOA or Mello/Roos *Stunning & Private Backyard w/Incredible Waterfall & expansive Pergola *Flagstone walkways *Custom Oversized Shed with electrical & temp control fan *Dual Pane Windows *Solid Core Doors *50 gallon water heater w/recirculation pump *Newer 200 Amp electrical panel *Upgraded Insulation in Home & Garage *Recessed Lighting Throughout *Large easy to maintain 1/4 acre lot *Premier School District.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
San Marcos · Single Family Residence
Listed 53.7% above the median closed sale of $1,261,000. Price per sqft ($947) is a 39% premium to closed comps ($681). Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1250 Calle Colnett | San Marcos | 1972 | 3 | 2 | 1,858 | 7,300 | $533 | $990,000 | 10 | 88 |
| 909 Woodhaven Road | San Marcos | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 2,274 | 9,404 | $605 | $1.38M | 114 | 84 |
| 1021 Sparrow Court | San Marcos | 1978 | 4 | 3 | 1,794 | 4,791 | $673 | $1.21M | 3 | 77 |
| 420 Pacific Street | San Marcos | 1974 | 4 | 2 | 1,532 | 8,000 | $587 | $899,999 | 36 | 66 |
| 639 Starstone Drive | San Marcos | 1991 | 4 | 3 | 2,000 | 6,400 | $525 | $1.05M | 58 | 64 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.8 | 2.6 | 1,891.6 | 7,179 | $584.6 | $1.10M | 44.2 | |||
| Median | 1,858 | $1.05M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1276 San Pablo Drive | San Marcos | 1970 | 08/26/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,089 | 9,000 | $1.30M | $1.26M | $604 | 0.97 | 31 | 70 |
| 1075 La Reina | San Marcos | 1971 | 09/09/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,897 | 7,100 | $1.20M | $1.18M | $622 | 0.98 | 125 | 69 |
| 1908 San Pablo Drive | San Marcos | 1964 | 08/20/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,627 | 7,100 | $1.15M | $1.08M | $664 | 0.94 | 28 | 65 |
| 3227 Oleander Avenue | San Marcos | 1978 | 09/21/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,434 | 24,393 | $1.55M | $1.54M | $631 | 0.99 | 65 | 65 |
| 909 San Pablo Drive | San Marcos | 1965 | 10/07/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,766 | 7,000 | $1.58M | $1.56M | $883 | 0.99 | 123 | 65 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.4 | 2.6 | 1,962.6 | 10,918.6 | $1.32M | $1.32M | $680.8 | — | 74.4 | ||||
| Median | 1,897 | $1.26M | $1.26M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.