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$585,808$611 / ft²
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Last sold for $175,000 on Sep 22, 2009

870 S RANCHO SANTA FE RD

SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
Building report
2
Beds
2
Baths
958 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.
6.99 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$586K
$561K low$611K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · Sep 22, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,547 (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.$230,394 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$78,989
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$151,405
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$225,878

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.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
61
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.
19
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.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountySAN DIEGO
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

Transaction History(8)

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
San Marcos High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
San Elijo Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi
E
La Costa Meadows Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.5 mi

District: San Marcos Unified School District

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

870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd 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 less than 96% of homes in Lake San Marcos
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in San Marcos 92078
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in San Marcos 92078
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in San Diego County
  • Older than 71% of homes in San Marcos 92078

What homes are worth in San Marcos 92078

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

This home
$512K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 4% 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.

Estimated value$585,808
CheaperTypical $1,071,021Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$611
CheaperTypical $564Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area958 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,745 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size6.99 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 2002Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake San MarcosSan Marcos 92078San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$585,8084% of homes4% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61145% of homes68% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than958 ft²4% of homes3% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.99 ac90% of homes77% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than198657% of homes29% of homes54% of homes

About 870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd

How much is 870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA is $585,808 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $560,575 to $611,041. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA last sell?

870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA last sold on Sep 22, 2009 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA?

870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 958 square feet of living space.

When was 870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA built?

870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA?

870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA is assigned to San Marcos High School (high), rated A-; San Elijo Middle School (middle), rated B+; La Costa Meadows Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in San Marcos Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA compare to other homes in San Marcos 92078?

Among the 16,678 homes in San Marcos 92078, it is worth more than 4% of them ($585,808 against a typical $1,071,021), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($611 against a typical $564), it is bigger than 3% of them (958 ft² against a typical 1,745 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (6.99 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1986 against a typical 2002). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than 14% 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 870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 870 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA was $2,547. The county assessed it at $230,394.

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