520 Barnett Dr, San Marcos, CA, 92069
About This Home
PRICE IMPROVEMENT! SELLERS MOTIVATED..Welcome home to this beautiful energy efficient 2 bed 2 bath single story cul-de-sac home in San Marcos with OWNED SOLAR AND POOL! You'll savor your morning coffee in the entry rose garden. In the evenings you'll enjoy star gazing from the elevated area by the hot tub. As you enter the home you'll admire the openness of the vaulted ceilings, fresh paint and views to the backyard. The kitchen is thoughtfully appointed with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and soft close drawers. The sparkling pool and spa, private fenced backyard and gazebo invite you to unwind. The pool was just resurfaced and the pool filter was replaced recently. You'll appreciate your energy savings with the NEM 1 credits, and 21 solar panels with a 5000 watt inverter, along with a level 2 EV car charger. The primary suite offers a tranquil escape with a sliding door to the backyard, ensuite bathroom and large mirrored closet. You'll enjoy the added amenities which include electric air conditioning, nest thermostat, whole house fan, ring door bell & ring security camera, blackout window treatments, newer vinyl windows, newer luxury vinyl plank floors, and fireplace. The modern lutron lighting in kitchen, entry and primary suite allow you to control your lighting with the app on your phone! The second bedroom enjoys views of the rose garden, a generous closet and a full bathroom right outside the door. There's a two car garage, pull down attic ladder and an upgraded laundry area in the garage. The generous side yard allows for additional outside storage for your toys. The home is centrally located near Cal State San Marcos, HWY 78, plenty of restaurants and shopping.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Washer
- Laundry features: In Garage
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Cooling
- Cooling features: Electric,Whole House Fan
Features
- All Bedrooms Down,Bedroom on Main Level,Main Level Primary
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 937 sqft
Master Bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2203812100
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated,In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Lot size: 4,819 sqft
- Features: Back Yard,Cul-De-Sac,Front Yard
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered 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
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Wildfire
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 | $4,040 | $48,480 |
| Home Insurance * | $158 | $1,896 |
| Property Taxes | $781 | $9,372 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $5,377 | $64,524 |
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
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Price change | $788,000 |
| 2026-07-15 | Listed for sale | $799,000 |
| 2018-04-08 | Listing removed | $479,900 |
| 2018-04-05 | Listed for sale | $479,900 |
| 2018-03-24 | Pending sale | $479,900 |
| 2018-03-20 | Listed for sale | $479,900 |
| 2012-12-20 | Sold | $279,000 |
| 2012-11-14 | Price change | $276,900 |
| 2012-10-13 | Price change | $299,999 |
| 2012-09-12 | Listed for sale | $336,000 |
| 2012-07-19 | Sold | $246,467 |
| 2012-07-06 | Pending sale | $249,900 |
| 2012-06-06 | Price change | $249,900 |
| 2012-05-11 | Listed for sale | $255,000 |
| 2012-02-29 | Listing removed | $255,000 |
| 2011-11-09 | Listed for sale | $255,000 |
| 2011-09-23 | Listing removed | $249,900 |
| 2011-09-02 | Listed for sale | $249,900 |
| 2002-08-28 | Sold | $274,000 |
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