San Marcos (92078) Homes with City Lights View

Welcome to San Marcos, California—an enchanting gem nestled in the heart of San Diego County. With its picturesque landscapes, vibrant community, and an array of amenities, San Marcos is the perfect place to call home. Known for its stunning views and mild climate, this thriving city offers residents a unique blend of suburban charm and urban convenience.

One of the most captivating features of San Marcos is its breathtaking city lights view. As the sun sets, the skyline transforms into a dazzling display of twinkling lights, creating a serene backdrop for evening gatherings or quiet nights at home. Imagine sipping your favorite beverage on your balcony, soaking in the panoramic vistas that stretch across the valley. Homes in this area are designed to maximize these views, with expansive windows and thoughtfully positioned outdoor spaces that invite the beauty of the surrounding landscape indoors.

San Marcos is also home to a variety of parks, hiking trails, and recreational facilities, perfect for those who enjoy an active lifestyle. The city boasts a rich cultural scene, with local shops, restaurants, and community events that foster a strong sense of belonging. Families will appreciate the top-rated schools and safe neighborhoods, making it an ideal place to raise children.

Whether you're searching for a cozy family home or a luxurious retreat with stunning views, San Marcos has something to offer everyone. Come experience the charm of this vibrant community and discover why so many are proud to call San Marcos home. Your dream home with a city lights view awaits!

Newest San Marcos (92078) Homes with City Lights View

$1,175,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ TR26172689 MLS ⋅ Active Status

712 Lupine Drive sits on a large, quiet corner lot in desirable Discovery Hills. Soaring ceilings greet you in the living room, with a private home office and dining/kitchen area overlooking the backyard and fruit-tree-lined side yard. Upstairs, two secondary bedrooms share a bath, while the primary suite features a sitting room, private balcony, curbless shower, soaking tub, and walk-in closet. The backyard offers a gazebo, turf lawn, and shade tree for easy outdoor living. Major upgrades: new roof (2023), 9.25kW owned solar grandfathered into NEM 2.0 — producing surplus power with room for EV charging — new tankless water heater (2023), new waterproof balcony (2024) and new AC (2022). No HOA, no Mello-Roos.

712 Lupine Drive, San Marcos

$600,000

NDP2607177 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Views, views, views for miles. 8.32 acres ready for you to build your dream home. Exclusive Coronado Hills area of San Marcos. Up a private road to an area with just a few homes so lots of privacy. Design the home you have always wanted with views almost all the way around. Water and electric are at the street. Photo with property lines shows approximate location of lines. It is like being at the top of the world up there.

Crestwind Drive, San Marcos

$2,349,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ NDP2606776 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Perched atop more than an acre in the coveted hills of Lake San Marcos, 1561 La Plaza Drive is a truly rare offering where exceptional design, timeless craftsmanship, and breathtaking panoramic views come together. Overlooking Lake San Marcos and the surrounding mountains, this extensively reimagined estate offers remarkable privacy while remaining just minutes from golf, dining, restaurants, shopping, and the lake. Filled with natural light, the home lives primarily as a single-level residence with soaring ceilings, an open-concept floor plan, and expansive living spaces designed to showcase the spectacular views from nearly every room. Every detail reflects an uncompromising commitment to quality, from the Italian stone finishes to the custom Western windows and doors, highlighted by a dramatic pivot entry door. The chef's kitchen features top-of-the-line JennAir appliances and opens seamlessly to the main living areas. The expansive primary suite offers a sitting area, spa-inspired bath, and walk-in closet. Configured originally as three bedrooms, the home also includes multiple bonus spaces ideal for a guest retreat, home office, fitness studio, game room, or abundant storage. Designed for comfort, efficiency, and wellness, the home features owned solar, a brand-new HVAC system, a Waterdrop X12 reverse osmosis system, and a Super V whole-house air filtration system. The grounds are equally impressive, with approximately 150 mature trees and specimen plantings—including avocado, citrus, macadamia, cherimoya, magnolias, and more—creating a private botanical sanctuary. A three-car garage and permits to build an ADU where one previously existed (buyer to verify) provide outstanding flexibility and future potential. Offering an exceptional combination of design, construction quality, privacy, square footage, and panoramic views, 1561 La Plaza Drive represents an extraordinary value and a one-of-a-kind opportunity.

1561 La Plaza Drive, San Marcos

$499,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2605841 MLS ⋅ Active Status

SOME HOMES ARE REMODELED. THIS ONE WAS RE-ENGINEERED. Some homes receive new paint, flooring, and countertops. This home underwent a comprehensive reconstruction. With more than $200,000 invested, the owner didn't simply renovate this residence, they re-engineered it from the inside out with the intention of creating their forever home. Every major decision was made with long-term quality, comfort, efficiency, and craftsmanship in mind. Then, before they ever had the opportunity to move in, life simply took them in a different direction. Today, that extraordinary opportunity belongs to someone else. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate one of the community's most desirable settings. Tucked away at the very back of Palomar Estates West with a peaceful canyon directly across the street, the home enjoys exceptional privacy and virtually no through traffic beyond neighbors and occasional delivery or service vehicles. It is a quiet, tranquil setting that is increasingly difficult to find. Inside, the transformation is remarkable. Every original interior wall plus floor and ceiling was removed to the framing. The home was completely reinsulated/soundproofed and finished with drywall throughout, replacing the original wall system and creating the look, feel, and sound quality of a traditional site-built residence. A completely new central heating and air conditioning system was thoughtfully designed and installed where no air conditioning previously existed. The ductwork was redesigned with modern wall-mounted registers, creating cleaner sightlines and improved comfort throughout the home. The infrastructure was rebuilt with the same commitment to quality. The home features a brand-new roof, complete electrical rewire, new indoor electrical panel, new copper plumbing, new gas lines, a new water heater, reinforced subflooring for exceptional solidity underfoot, and custom triple-pane sound-reducing windows that enhance both energy efficiency and everyday comfort. The kitchen was designed to be both beautiful and functional, featuring custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, designer backsplash, custom Italian lighting fixtures, and a complete suite of premium LG stainless steel appliances—including a gas range, premium dishwasher, Bluetooth-enabled microwave, and refrigerator. Every appliance has never been used. The primary suite offers a spa-inspired bathroom highlighted by a custom Spanish-inspired ceramic tile shower and bathtub surround, while both bathrooms feature beautifully selected ceramic tile finishes. The laundry room continues that same attention to detail with ceramic tile flooring. Throughout the home you'll also find premium flooring, remote-controlled ceiling fans in every room, custom trim, designer finishes, and a genuine wood-burning fireplace complete with integrated heat blowers that provides both warmth and timeless character. Perhaps the most remarkable feature of all is one you cannot recreate: The home has never been occupied since this extraordinary reconstruction was completed. This is not simply a remodeled manufactured home. It is a thoughtfully rebuilt residence where virtually every major structural, mechanical, and interior component has already been replaced, upgraded, or redesigned—creating a home that lives unlike anything else in the community. If you've been searching for a move-in-ready home without the uncertainty, inconvenience, and expense of undertaking your own renovation, this is a truly unique. Built for Forever. Offered for the First Time.

1930 W San Marcos Boulevard Unit 97, San Marcos

$1,449,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ NDP2605836 MLS ⋅ Active Status

$101,000 PRICE IMPROVEMENT – Best Value in Stone Canyon! Luxury Living at an Incredible New Value! If you've been waiting for the right opportunity in this highly sought-after gated community, within top rated school boundaries - this is it! Beautifully remodeled, perfectly positioned at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, and offering breathtaking canyon and city-light views, this home delivers luxury, privacy, and exceptional value. Recently transformed with extensive updates throughout, the home showcases luxury wide-plank LVP flooring, fresh interior paint, and a stunning designer kitchen featuring brand-new oak cabinetry, quartz countertops, a walk-in pantry, and finishes that are both timeless and functional. Take advantage of the bedroom and full bathroom downstairs while enjoying your oversized primary bedroom upstairs with his and hers walk in closets and touch the clouds kind of views from your personal balcony. This home is filled with natural light, a thoughtfully designed floor plan offering generous living spaces that flow effortlessly for everyday living and entertaining alike. Whether you're hosting family and friends or simply enjoying the tranquility of your surroundings, this home offers the lifestyle buyers dream about. Opportunities like this are rare. A beautifully updated canyon-view home in one of Stone Canyon's premier cul-de-sac locations—now priced after a total $101,000 price improvement! Don't miss your chance to own one of the community's finest homes. Be sure to browse the sellers' photos showcasing the unforgettable views and special moments that make this property so extraordinary.

925 Bridgeport Court, San Marcos

$675,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2604177 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to to the gated, highly coveted Rancho Tesoro community, near Double Peak & San Elijo Hills. A chef-inspired kitchen boasts a premium quartz peninsula with breakfast bar seating, creating additional storage. Custom pull-out shelving & integrated spice racks keeps everything organized & out of the way, yet close when you need it. Bright, open-concept living area features elegant Luxury vinyl plank flooring & designer plantation shutters throughout. The versatile second bedroom includes a built-in Murphy bed, effortlessly transitioning from a guest suite to a professional home office. Enjoy the night's city lights as well as multiple different towns’ fireworks from your private covered balcony. Attached 2-car garage with overhead storage. In-unit Laundry! Fully Paid-Off Solar!! Resort-style pool with BBQs, lounge areas, & playground. Surrounded by walking & biking trails, South Lake/Discovery Lake, scenic open-space, & top-rated Double Peak School. Walking(or drive) distance to Double Peak Park, where you’ll find one of the best views in all of San Diego County. Built in 2020.

172 Diamante Road, San Marcos

$419,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2603395 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Location, location, location! Enjoy a peek-a-boo ocean view sunset from your large hard wood porch! This beautiful and spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath located on a gently sloping corner lot surrounded by gardens, porches, patios, and views! Uniquely private and useable lot is completely landscaped front, back, and side yards. Low water succulents and plumeria in front, lime, lemon, and avocado in back and delicious fig on the side yard. The large home has been wonderfully updated with space for formal living area, family area, and a den/office. The large open kitchen with views to the west is perfect for the chef of the house. Enjoy a large master bedroom with over sized closet and slider to a private patio. Get ready for fun community activities or just unwind in your remodeled bathroom with quartz counters, lots of cabinet space and a claw foot tub. Large lot is one of the most spacious in the Community and adjacent to 3 guest parking spaces and shady tree on the West side of home. Walking distance to putting green, lawn bowling, and picnic area. The community has a pickleball, pool, tennis courts, club house and community events! Walk to shopping, bank and restaurants. Located just a short drive from Carlsbad, Encinitas, Vista, or Escondido, this freshly extensively renovated home is Move-In Ready! No property tax. Space fee is $685 per month and includes water/trash /sewer

650 S Rancho Santa Fe Unit 138, San Marcos

$850,000

PTP2601302 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Gorgeous 5+acre property on a former avocado orchard in the hills above Lake San Marcos. Build your dream home with views west & north. The land abuts a canyon & is adjacent to 100+ acres of native coastal chaparral open space to the east. The ocean is 10-miles west & provides a steady breeze. Located next to large estate homes, the site is easy walking & bicycling distance to restaurants, shops, golfing, and The Lake. Note: San Diego County jurisdiction. CHA:COL, an AIA award-winning architectural firm, has drafted organic modern architectural and schematic designs that capture the best features of the site and the views. The firm has been profiled extensively with architectural work featured in Dwell, LA Times, New York Times, Modern Home, California Home & Design, in addition to Dezeen and HGTV.

1790 La Plaza Drive, San Marcos

$399,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2601522 MLS ⋅ Active Status

PRICE REDUCED TO $399K . The Beautiful community 55+ resident owned land at La Moree Estates. The home offers 433A certification, new ceilings, fans and upgraded kitchen, flooring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, this spacious home with 1440sq.ft single story features large family room with solar tube and open layout with a large living room and the separate formal dining area and open kitchen. The community offers resort-style community amenities including a clubhouse, pool, GYM, Library, RV parking, greenspace and picnic areas, Pets permitted, insurance, maintenance Grounds, Sewer, Cable,Trash & Water. Low HOA Very convenient location close to shopping centers & easy access to freeways 78 and I-15.This is a must, is waiting for you!

1175 La Moree Road Unit 33, San Marcos

$1,299,900

SW25112929 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Great development opportunity in San Marcos! Seller owns adjacent lot 2.38 Acres (APN #219-062-03-00), listed for sale separately. Ideal for a developer, investor, or buyer looking to build multiple custom homes in a prime location. Excellent potential for redevelopment, expansion, or creating a private estate with additional homesites. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and freeway access while still offering privacy and usable land. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to acquire a large combined parcel in one of North San Diego County’s most desirable growing communities. Fully fenced for privacy and security. This infill parcel is surrounded by established homes and includes both water and electric meters on-site—a huge advantage for builders and developers. Ideal for a custom home or investment property, the lot offers privacy, convenience, and flexibility. Build your dream and take advantage of this prime location it combines the comfort of a well-developed neighborhood with the freedom to create something truly unique. Location, Convenience, Possibility & Opportunities like this are few and far between—especially in such a sought-after area. Don't miss your chance to secure this versatile property and turn your vision into reality.

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