3224 Descanso Avenue
San Marcos, CA 92078
$830,000
Country living meets city convenience - with a prestigious San Marcos address! Situated on over a half-acre of gently sloped, fenced land with an amazing variety of mature fruit and citrus trees. This spacious home (approximately 2,300 sq ft!) offers a great floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, PLUS a massive bonus room complete with its own bathroom, wet bar, and private exterior entrance (with access from the kitchen area too) - making it perfect for a multi-generational living suite, or just an epic family game room. There is also a large inside combination laundry room and storage area. Bring your design ideas to life with this rare gem, which already boasts a unique church-style double-door entry, floor-to-ceiling fireplace, paid-off solar, dual-pane windows, and central A/C. The massive lot is a hobbyist's dream, featuring an oversized carport with possible RV side parking, an immense but dated concrete-floor workshop/detached garage, and multiple custom sheds around the property. R-1 Zoning. Acclaimed San Marcos Unified School District. Convenient to nearby Starbucks, local dining, shopping, groceries, and effortless freeway access.
| Listing Id: | 260026649 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $830,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Detached |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 3 |
| Living Area: | 2,304 |
| Association Fee: | $0 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 24,829.0 |
| Architectural Style: | Ranch |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | San Marcos |
| County Or Parish: | San Diego |
| Subdivision Name: | San Marcos |
| Postal Code: | 92078 |
| Year Built: | 1978 |
| Appliances: | Solar Panels, Electric Oven |
| Basement: | false |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Building Area Total: | 2,304.0 |
| Building Area Units: | Sqft |
| Feed Types: | IDX |
| Construction Materials: | Wood, Flagstone |
| Cooling: | Central Forced Air |
| Directions: | From 78 Freeway, Exit Rancho Santa Fe Road, Between RSF Road and Sycamore Road. |
| Fencing: | Chain Link |
| Fireplace Features: | FP in Living Room |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Heating: | Forced Air Unit |
| Laundry Features: | Electric |
| Levels: | 1 Story |
| Living Area Units: | Sqft |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| MLS Area Major: | North County |
| Parcel Number: | 217-241-12-00 |
| Parking Features: | Detached |
| Photos Change Timestamp: | 2026-11-08T13:00:27Z |
| Pool Features: | N/K |
| Roof: | Composition |
| Sewer: | Sewer Connected |
| Special Listing Conditions: | N/K |
| State Or Province: | CA |
| Stories Total: | 1 |
| Water Source: | Meter on Property |
| Zoning: | R-1 |
| Sdmls Neighborhood: | Rancho Los Vallecitos |
| Sdmls Area Zip: | SAN MARCOS (92078) |
| Sdmls Lvt Date: | 2026-11-08 |
| Original List Price: | $830,000 |
| Sale Or Rent: | For Sale |
| Sdmls Status Detail: | 0 |
| Heat Source: | Electric |
| Restrictions: | None Known |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Cash To New Loan |
| Sdmls Adu Yes No: | No |
| Sdmls Short Sale: | No |
| Sdmls Internet Address: | 3224 Descanso Avenue |
| Sdmls Optional Bedrooms: | 1 |
| Sdmls Max Search Price: | 830,000 |
| Parking Total: | 4 |
| Sdmls Geo Update Timestamp: | 2026-11-08T13:00:27Z |
| Sdmls Full Address: | 3224 Descanso Avenue |
| Sdmls Pp Insta: | https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/snd/260026649 |
| Sdmls Parking Non Garaged: | 4.0 |
| Bedrooms Possible: | 4 |
| Sdmls Lot Size: | .5 to 1 AC |
| On Market Date: | 2026-11-07 |
Listing Courtesy of: Tina S. Bartel Real Estate
Listing Agent: Tina Bartel
760-990-1440
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Property Last Updated: November 09, 2026 12:56 AM - PT
