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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 some 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.
| Address |
438 Richland Road
San Marcos, CA 92069 |
| Listing Status | Active |
| Asking Price | $525,000 |
| On Market Date | $525,000 @ Sep 10, 2026 |
| Listed / On-Market Entered | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Original Entry | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Property Condition | Repairs Major |
| Square Footage | 858 sf |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Directions | Use Map App |
| Market Area | 92069 - San Marcos |
| School District | Not Listed |
| Age Restriction | 0 |
| Property Type | |
| Mello-Roos Fee | $0 |
| HOA Fee | $0 |
| HOA Features | Curbs, Street Lights, Urban, Sidewalks |
| County | San Diego |
| Assessor Parcel# | 2202313600 |
| Zoning | R-1 Residential |
| Geographic Areas | |
| Highway Locator |
West of I-15 East of I-5 North of I-8 North of SR-52 North of SR-56 North of SR-78 |
| Ocean Distance | 10.9 miles |
| Style | Single Family Residence |
| Material | Not Listed |
| Lot Size | 10,676 Sq ft, .25 Acre ~ 10,890 sf |
| Fencing | Not Listed |
| Topography | Not Listed |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Entry Steps | 1 |
| Swimming Pool | None |
| Exclusive Yard | 0 |
| Parking |
Unpaved
Total Spaces: 6
Garage Spaces: 0
Non-Garage Spaces:
0 -
6.00
|
| View | Mountain(s), Neighborhood |
| Year Built | 1923 |
| Laundry Location | Outside |
| Elevator | Not Listed |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | |
| Fireplaces | None (0) |
| Additional Parcels | No |
| Appliances | No |
| Assessments | Yes |
| Association | No |
| Association Fee 2 | 0 |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 0 |
| Carport Spaces | 0 |
| Common Walls | No Common Walls |
| Construction Materials | Wood Siding |
| Cooling | No |
| Entry Location | 1 |
| Heating | No |
| High School 2 | MMHHS |
| High School District | San Marcos Unified |
| Land Lease | No |
| Laundry | Yes |
| Levels | One |
| Living Area Source | Public Records |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Lock Box Version | Supra BT |
| Lot Dimensions Source | Public Records |
| Lot Features | 0-1 Unit/Acre |
| Lot Size Source | Public Records |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 1 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 2 |
| New Construction | No |
| Number Of Units Total | 0 |
| Number Remotes | 0 |
| Parking | Yes |
| Patio | No |
| Pool Private | No |
| Property Attached | No |
| Road Frontage Type | City Street |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Sprinklers | No |
| Tax Model | |
| View | Yes |
| Well Depth | 0 |
| Well Gallons Per Minute | 0 |
| Well Pump Horsepower | 0 |
| Well Report | No |
| Platform | CRMLS |
| AOR | North San Diego County |
| MLS Number | NDP2608476 |
| Courtesy of | Real Brokerage Technologies |
| Listing Agent |
Martin
Quiroz
Martin@USAHomesAndLoans.com |
https://www.californiatophomes.com/NDP2608476