Homes For Sale In San Marcos, CA

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San Marcos, CA Real Estate Market Overview

Between February 2024 and March 2024, San Marcos, CA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 8.6%. In March 2024 median list price was $899,988 and the average listing age was 23 days. In March 2024 more than 20 listings in San Marcos, CA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 11 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 15 were sold below.

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Living In San Marcos, CA

What is it like to live in San Marcos, California?

San Marcos is located in San Diego County, California. There are roughly 77,452 residents, living in 25,098 households. The average temperature for San Marcos this time of the year is low of 47F and high of 71F. On average, San Marcos gets about 1.05 inches of precipitation in April. Most residents are home owners (62%), have a post secondary degree (53%) and are single, no kids (32%).

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What type of housing is available in San Marcos, California?

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing around 55% of dwellings in San Marcos, but large apartment buildings, mobile homes, and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. This city is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. About 60% of the units in the city are occupied by homeowners whereas the rest are rented. Around 30% of homes in this city were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1980s and the 1990s.

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What are the advantages of living in San Marcos, California?

The noise levels in San Marcos are low, as the streets tend to be quite tranquil - although there are still several louder sections, especially around the railway line. It is occasionally difficult to access parks in the city since they aren't well-spread out. Still, there are about 20 parks nearby for residents to explore.

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Are things conveniently located in San Marcos, California?

Residents will welcome that wherever their property is situated in this part of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metropolitan area, primary schools are close by. On the other hand, high schools are not especially plentiful and therefore not always within walking distance. Residents have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. With regards to food, some property owners in San Marcos may be able to access one of over 50 supermarkets on foot, while others will have to turn to a vehicle. Residents benefit from over 250 restaurants and coffee shops as well.

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What does the transportation in San Marcos, California look like?

Cars are an excellent transportation option in San Marcos. Coming across a parking spot is quite easy, and most houses for sale are a reasonably short drive from the closest highway. However, public transit users may experience very limited options in San Marcos as a result of the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, residents have access to a few bus lines, and most houses are close to a bus stop. It is impractical for pedestrians to get around in San Marcos because carrying out daily needs is challenging on foot.

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Schools Near San Marcos, CA

Elementary Schools

High Tech Elementary North County
1460 W San Marcos Blvd
Public Charter KG-2
Alvin Dunn Elementary School
3697 La Mirada Dr
Public District PK-5
Discovery Elementary School
730 Applewilde Dr
Public District KG-5

Middle Schools

San Marcos Middle School
650 W Mission Rd
Public District 6-8
San Elijo Middle School
1600 Schoolhouse Way
Public District 6-8
High Tech Middle North County
1460 W San Marcos Blvd
Public Charter 6-8

High Schools

Taylion San Diego Academy
100 N Rancho Santa Fe Rd
Public Charter KG-12
Mission Hills High School
1 E Mission Hills Ct
Public District 9-12
Bayshore Preparatory Charter
1175 Linda Vista Dr
Public Charter KG-12

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