438 Richland Rd , San Marcos, CA 92069
$525,000
Est. Payment: $2,863.72/mo
2 Bed
1 Bath
858 Sqft
0.25 Acres
Status: Active | Days on site: 9
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House Description

Attention Investors, Renovators & Visionaries! This is a rare opportunity to restore, renovate, or reimagine a piece of San Marcos history. Situated on approximately 0.25 acre per public records, this 858 sq. ft. home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath per public records, plus a bonus room with potential for use as a third bedroom, office, or flex space. Built in 1923 per appraisal (a County Assessor correction reflecting this date is in process). Due to its current condition, the property may not meet Conventional, FHA, or VA lending guidelines; a cash purchase is recommended. Sold in present, as-is condition. A standout feature is the three-story tank house, a rare surviving structure reflecting the agricultural roots of the historic Richland Valley. The interior was informally converted at some point with a kitchen on the ground floor, sleeping areas on the two levels above, and an attached bathroom added to the rear. This space does not appear to reflect permitted construction and should not be relied upon as habitable square footage; the structure shows significant wear and is being sold strictly as-is, with restoration potential for buyers looking to bring it back to code. Given the age and current condition of the structures, visitors are encouraged to exercise care while touring the property and to conduct a thorough inspection, including structural evaluation, prior to submitting an offer. The home predates the neighboring former Hollandia Dairy lands, portions of which are now home to Mission Hills High School and Hollandia Park — a fascinating link between the property's past and today's surrounding community. The generous quarter-acre lot offers room to expand, add, or reimagine the site, appealing to buyers with a vision beyond the existing footprint, and includes various mature fruit trees. The location adds to the opportunity: minutes from Palomar College and Cal State San Marcos, with easy access to Highway 78, local shopping, and dining, and approximately 20–25 minutes to North County beaches. With North City and other development ongoing, San Marcos continues to grow. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities.

Highlights

Listed by Martin Quiroz , 619-813-1287 Real Brokerage Technologies , 855-450-0442. CRMLS/Multi-Regional MLS mls logo

Property Type

Residential

Lot/Acreage
0.25

Year Built

1923

County

San Diego

Area

92069 - San Marcos

School District

San Marcos Unified

Listing ID

NDP2608476

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Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
  • ▪ Bedrooms:2
  • ▪ Bathrooms:1
  • ▪ Full Bathrooms:1
Other:
  • ▪ Additional:All Bedrooms Down

Exterior Features

Lot:0-1 Unit/Acre,No Land Lease
Lot Dimensions:10,676 Sq ft, .25 Acre
Garage Capacity:6
Zoning:R-1 Residential
Roof:Shingle
Others:
  • ▪ Additional:Repairs Major, Wood Siding
Parking Features:Unpaved
Principal Interest
$2,864
Taxes
$335

Home Price

$525,000

Loan Details

30 yrs
7.245%

Down Payment

20%
$105,000
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Monthly Price:
$2,863.72

Principal

Taxes

Principal Taxes HOA Total
Monthly $2,863.72 $334.69 $0.00 $3,198.40
Yearly $34,364.59 $4,016.25 $0.00 $38,380.84
Total $1,030,937.81 $120,487.50 $0.00 $1,151,425.31

Today's Rates

30 Year

7.25%

20 Year

7.27%

15 Year

6.6%

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