1454 La Plaza Dr, San Marcos, CA, 92078
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,In Garage
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Cooling
- Cooling features: Central Air
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 2,046 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2223101300
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s),Neighborhood
Lot
- Lot size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre,Back Yard,Garden,Lawn,Ranch,Sprinkler System,Yard
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
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 | $9,799 | $117,588 |
| Home Insurance * | $367 | $4,404 |
| Property Taxes | $1,841 | $22,092 |
| Electricity | $438 | $5,264 |
| Total | $12,445 | $149,340 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Listed for sale | $1,938,000 |
| 2026-02-27 | Listing removed | $2,190,000 |
| 2025-09-04 | Listed for sale | $2,190,000 |
| 2004-05-28 | Sold | $560,000 |
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