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3228 DESCANSO AVE

SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,296 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.
0.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,748 (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.$104,560 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,385
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$62,175
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$102,510

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.0.60
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Neighborhood · ZIP 92078These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.196

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
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.49,873
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,847 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$116,554
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,833
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

3228 Descanso 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.

  • Smaller than 82% of homes in San Marcos 92078
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Industrial San Marcos
  • Among the oldest homes in San Marcos 92078

How it measures up in San Marcos 92078

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Marcos 92078.

Living area1,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,740 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 3228 Descanso Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndustrial San MarcosSan Marcos 92078San Diego County
Living areabigger than1,296 ft²45% of homes18% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.6 ac30% of homes52% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than19604% of homesalmost no homes15% of homes

About 3228 Descanso Ave

When did 3228 Descanso Ave, San Marcos, CA last sell?

3228 Descanso Ave, San Marcos, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3228 Descanso Ave, San Marcos, CA?

3228 Descanso Ave, San Marcos, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,296 square feet of living space and a 0.60-acre lot.

When was 3228 Descanso Ave, San Marcos, CA built?

3228 Descanso Ave, San Marcos, CA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

How does 3228 Descanso Ave, San Marcos, CA compare to other homes in San Marcos 92078?

Among the 16,678 homes in San Marcos 92078, it is bigger than 18% of them (1,296 ft² against a typical 1,740 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.6 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1960 against a typical 2002). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3228 Descanso Ave, San Marcos, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3228 Descanso Ave, San Marcos, CA was $1,748. The county assessed it at $104,560.

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