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San Marcos, CA 92069
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Bath 1

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SqFt858

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Acres0.25

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Attention Investors, Renovators & Visionaries! This is a rare opportunity to restore, renovate, or reimagine a piece of San Marcos history. Situated on approximately 0.25 acre per public records, this 858 sq. ft. home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath per public records, plus a bonus room with potential for use as a third bedroom, office, or flex space. Built in 1923 per appraisal (a County Assessor correction reflecting this date is in process). Due to its current condition, the property may not meet Conventional, FHA, or VA lending guidelines; a cash purchase is recommended. Sold in present, as-is condition. A standout feature is the three-story tank house, a rare surviving structure reflecting the agricultural roots of the historic Richland Valley. The interior was informally converted at so me point with a kitchen on the ground floor, sleeping areas on the two levels above, and an attached bathroom added to the rear. This space does not appear to reflect permitted construction and should not be relied upon as habitable square footage; the structure shows significant wear and is being sold strictly as-is, with restoration potential for buyers looking to bring it back to code. Given the age and current condition of the structures, visitors are encouraged to exercise care while touring the property and to conduct a thorough inspection, including structural evaluation, prior to submitting an offer. The home predates the neighboring former Hollandia Dairy lands, portions of which are now home to Mission Hills High School and Hollandia Park — a fascinating link between the property's past and today's surrounding community. The generous quarter-acre lot offers room to expand, add, or reimagine the site, appealing to buyers with a vision beyond the existing footprint, and includes various mature fruit trees. The location adds to the opportunity: minutes from Palomar College and Cal State San Marcos, with easy access to Highway 78, local shopping, and dining, and approximately 20–25 minutes to North County beaches. With North City and other development ongoing, San Marcos continues to grow. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $525,000

AD Id : 91134658

MLS Id : NDP2608476

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 0.25 Acre

Living Area Size : 858

Year Built : 1923

County : San Diego

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 2

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

    Roofing Information

    Shingle

  • Interior Features

    AllBedroomsDown
    Roof: Shingle
    Laundry Features: Outside

  • Heating & Cooling

    Cooling: None

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1923
    Construction Materials: WoodSiding
    Stories: 1
    Pool Features: None
    Private Pool: No
    View: Mountains, Neighborhood

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 10,676 Sq ft, .25 Acre Main Square Feet: 0.25 Lot Size Acres: 0.25 Lot Size Source: PublicRecords Lot Size Square Feet: 10,890 Lot Description: ZeroToOneUnitAcre

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $525000
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    Parcel Number: 2202313600

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Richman Junior High School: Woodland Park Senior High School: Mission Hills

  • Utility Information

    CableConnected, ElectricityConnected, SeeRemarks

  • Location Information

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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/11/2026 @ 22:40

MLS: NDP2608476 LISTED BY: Martin Quiroz, Real Brokerage Technologies 855-450-0442 SOURCE: CRMLS

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