538 Shadow Hills Dr, San Marcos, CA, 92069
About This Home
Welcome to this exceptional home in the highly desirable San Marcos Woods community! Enjoy your own private backyard retreat featuring a recently resurfaced pool, putting green, and an entertainer's dream outdoor living space perfect for relaxing or hosting family and friends. This well-maintained home has been thoughtfully updated with vinyl windows, newer HVAC, roof, fencing, and many additional improvements, offering comfort and peace of mind for years to come. Ideally located within walking distance of Knob Hill Elementary, Woodland Park Middle School, Mission Hills High School. Woodland Park is also within walking distance. Both Knob Hill Elementary and Woodland Park Middle are currently undergoing complete rebuilds, adding even more value to this outstanding location. Conveniently situated just minutes from Highways 78 and 15, Palomar College, California State University San Marcos, Palomar and Kaiser Hospitals with Scripps coming soon. Plus, you're only about 30 minutes from the beautiful North County beaches. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of San Marcos living with top-rated schools, outstanding amenities, and an unbeatable location.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: In Garage
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Cooling
- Cooling features: Central Air
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level,Main Level Primary
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,479 sqft
Master Bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2266701000
- Zoning: R1
- Special condition: Trust
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Living Room
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Lot size: 7,840 sqft
- Features: Back Yard,Front Yard,Near Park,Street Level
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
- Heat Wave
- 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 | $4,525 | $54,300 |
| Home Insurance * | $177 | $2,124 |
| Property Taxes | $838 | $10,056 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $5,938 | $71,256 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Price change | $870,000 |
| 2026-07-22 | Price change | $895,000 |
| 2026-07-14 | Price change | $920,000 |
| 2026-07-11 | Listed for sale | $950,000 |
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