916 Carriage Dr, San Marcos, CA, 92069
About This Home
No HOA or Mello Roos. Pride of ownership shines throughout this beautifully maintained single-story home in one of San Marcos’ most desirable neighborhoods! Located in a quiet cul de sac, featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, soaring high ceilings, and elegant custom plantation shutters, this home offers a bright, open feel that’s perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to your own private backyard retreat complete with an insulated pergola with built in ceiling fan, an in-ground jacuzzi, and beautifully landscaped low maintenance yard. Enjoy fresh fruit from your mature avocado tree and two orange trees, creating the perfect Southern California outdoor lifestyle. This property also offers RV parking and has been thoughtfully upgraded with over $62,000 in improvements from current owners, including a new garage door, new water heater, and numerous additional enhancements that provide both comfort and peace of mind. The location is hard to beat—within walking distance to the elementary school and Mulberry Park, just minutes from Twin Oaks Golf Club, Cal State San Marcos, popular restaurants, shopping, and convenient freeway access. Located in a highly rated public school district, this home is also positioned in one of North County’s fastest-growing communities, with exciting new development continuing throughout San Marcos.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Other/Remarks
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Garage Door Opener
- Laundry features: Electric,Gas & Electric Dryer HU
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air Unit
- Cooling features: Central Forced Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,859
- Total interior livable area: 1,859 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2182911500
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Stucco Wall
Lot
- Lot size: 8,712 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached,Garage - Single Door,Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Wildfire
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in San Diego County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,803 | $57,636 |
| Home Insurance * | $188 | $2,256 |
| Property Taxes | $893 | $10,716 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $6,282 | $75,384 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Price change | $940,000 |
| 2026-07-08 | Listed for sale | $950,000 |
| 2018-11-09 | Sold | $575,000 |
| 2018-10-03 | Price change | $585,000 |
| 2018-09-12 | Price change | $600,000 |
| 2018-09-07 | Price change | $610,000 |
| 2018-07-07 | Price change | $620,000 |
| 2018-06-28 | Price change | $639,000 |
| 2018-06-08 | Listed for sale | $649,000 |
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