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$1,001,010$367 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $900,000 on Oct 20, 2022

278 GLENDALE AVE

SAN MARCOS, CA 92069
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,726 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1M
$949K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$900,000 · Oct 20, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,152 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$955,086 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$644,683
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$310,403
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$936,360

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.48
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
90
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
38
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
22
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
89
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySAN DIEGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Mission Hills High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Twin Oaks Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.0 mi
M
Woodland Park Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi

District: San Marcos Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92069These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.67
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.189

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.49,216
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,636 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,637
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,737
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

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How this home compares

278 Glendale Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 80% of homes in Richmar
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in San Marcos 92069
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in San Diego County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Richmar
  • Newer than 86% of homes in San Marcos 92069

What homes are worth in San Marcos 92069

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$456K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in San Marcos 92069.

How it measures up in San Marcos 92069

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Marcos 92069.

Estimated value$1,001,010
CheaperTypical $859,131Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$367
CheaperTypical $492Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area2,726 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,679 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 278 Glendale Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichmarSan Marcos 92069San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,001,01080% of homes70% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3674% of homes3% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than2,726 ft²86% of homes85% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac29% of homes38% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than200472% of homes86% of homes85% of homes

About 278 Glendale Ave

How much is 278 Glendale Ave, San Marcos, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Glendale Ave, San Marcos, CA is $1,001,010 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $949,387 to $1,052,633. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Glendale Ave, San Marcos, CA last sell?

278 Glendale Ave, San Marcos, CA last sold on Oct 20, 2022 for $900,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 278 Glendale Ave, San Marcos, CA?

278 Glendale Ave, San Marcos, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,726 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 278 Glendale Ave, San Marcos, CA built?

278 Glendale Ave, San Marcos, CA was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.

What schools serve 278 Glendale Ave, San Marcos, CA?

278 Glendale Ave, San Marcos, CA is assigned to Mission Hills High School (high), rated B; Twin Oaks Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Woodland Park Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in San Marcos Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Glendale Ave, San Marcos, CA compare to other homes in San Marcos 92069?

Among the 11,550 homes in San Marcos 92069, it is worth more than 70% of them ($1,001,010 against a typical $859,131), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($367 against a typical $492), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,726 ft² against a typical 1,679 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (2004 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than 60% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 278 Glendale Ave, San Marcos, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Glendale Ave, San Marcos, CA was $12,152. The county assessed it at $955,086.

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