Single Family ResidenceResidential
538 ALAMITOS WAY
SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,415 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.
0.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,252 (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.$433,399 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$230,535
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$202,864
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$424,902
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountySAN DIEGO
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.63
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
538 Alamitos Way 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 74% of homes in San Marcos 92078
- Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Industrial San Marcos
- Older than 87% of 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 area1,415 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,740 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 26% of homes nearby
Lot size0.63 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger
Bigger than 52% of homes nearby
Year built1974
OlderTypical 2002Newer
Newer than 13% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Industrial San Marcos | San Marcos 92078 | San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,415 ft² | 55% of homes | 26% of homes | 45% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.63 ac | 30% of homes | 52% of homes | 66% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1974 | 32% of homes | 13% of homes | 32% of homes |
About 538 Alamitos Way
When did 538 Alamitos Way, San Marcos, CA last sell?
538 Alamitos Way, San Marcos, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 538 Alamitos Way, San Marcos, CA?
538 Alamitos Way, San Marcos, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,415 square feet of living space and a 0.63-acre lot.
When was 538 Alamitos Way, San Marcos, CA built?
538 Alamitos Way, San Marcos, CA was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.
How does 538 Alamitos Way, San Marcos, CA compare to other homes in San Marcos 92078?
Among the 16,678 homes in San Marcos 92078, it is bigger than 26% of them (1,415 ft² against a typical 1,740 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.63 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1974 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 538 Alamitos Way, San Marcos, CA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Alamitos Way, San Marcos, CA was $8,252. The county assessed it at $433,399.
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