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Welcome to the lifestyle so many families are quietly searching for in San Marcos. Nestled inside the gated community of Rancho Tesoro, this 3-bedroom + office (with a closet already added for optional 4th bedroom use) and owned solar, offers the perfect blend of charm, functionality, and connection. Step outside your front door and you’re minutes from Discovery Lake, miles of hiking trails, and the vibrant energy of North City with its growing lineup of restaurants, coffee shops, and community events. Cal State San Marcos and Palomar College are just nearby, making this location incredibly convenient while still feeling peaceful and tucked away. Rancho Tesoro is known for its resort-style pool, gated entry, community BBQ area, parks, and neighborhood gatherings where kids play freely and neighbors truly know each other. This is more than a home. It’s sunset walks. Pool days. Trail mornings. It’s the kind of place people move to and never want to leave. Come experience it in person.
| Address |
649 Merit Drive
San Marcos, CA 92078 |
| Listing Status | Active |
| Asking Price | $1,190,000 |
| Original Listing | $1,190,000 @ 2026-02-12 |
| Square Footage | 2211 sf |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Directions | The main gate of Rancho Tesoro is located off of Santa Barbara and Village Drive. |
| Market Area | 92078 - San Marcos |
| Neighborhood | Rancho Tesoro |
| School District | Not Listed |
| Age Restriction | 0 |
| Property Type | |
| Mello-Roos Fee | $0 |
| HOA Fee | $246 |
| HOA Amenities | Barbecue, Biking Trails, Controlled Access, Hiking Trails, Management, Outdoor Cooking Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Front Yard |
| HOA Features | Curbs, Mountainous, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Hiking, Park |
| County | San Diego |
| Assessor Parcel# | 2221730202 |
| Zoning | R-1: Single Family Res |
| Geographic Areas | |
| Highway Locator |
West of I-15 East of I-5 North of I-8 North of SR-52 North of SR-56 South of SR-78 |
| Ocean Distance | 8.7 miles |
| Style | Single Family Residence |
| Material | Not Listed |
| Lot Size | ~ 3,999 sf |
| Fencing | Not Listed |
| Topography | Not Listed |
| Entry Steps | 1 |
| Swimming Pool | Community, Heated, In Ground, Lap |
| Exclusive Yard | 0 |
| Parking |
Total Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Non-Garage Spaces:
0 -
|
| View | None |
| Year Built | 2018 (source: Assessor) |
| Laundry Location | Individual Room,Inside |
| Elevator | Not Listed |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | |
| Sewer/Septic | Public Sewer |
| Fireplaces | None (0) |
| Additional Parcels | No |
| Appliances | No |
| Assessments | No |
| Association | Yes |
| Association Fee 2 | 0 |
| Association Fee Frequency | Monthly |
| Attached Garage | Yes |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 0 |
| Carport Spaces | 0 |
| Common Walls | No Common Walls |
| Cooling | Yes |
| Entry Location | 1 |
| Heating | No |
| High School District | San Marcos Unified |
| Land Lease | No |
| Laundry | Yes |
| Levels | Two |
| Living Area Source | Assessor |
| Lot Features | 0-1 Unit/Acre |
| Lot Size Source | Builder |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 1 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 0 |
| New Construction | No |
| Number Of Units Total | 0 |
| Number Remotes | 0 |
| Parking | No |
| Patio | No |
| Pool Private | No |
| Property Attached | No |
| Sprinklers | No |
| Tax Model | |
| View | No |
| Well Depth | 0 |
| Well Gallons Per Minute | 0 |
| Well Pump Horsepower | 0 |
| Well Report | No |
| Platform | CRMLS |
| AOR | North San Diego County |
| MLS Number | NDP2601061 |
| Courtesy of | eXp Realty of California, Inc |
| Listing Agent |
Jennifer
Chaney
jennifer@jenniferchaneyhomes.com |
https://www.californiatophomes.com/NDP2601061