
3503 La Mirada, San Marcos, CA 92078
3503 La Mirada, San Marcos, CA 92078
Property Description
Rare opportunity to own a spacious 2.38 acre, single-story property and a detached guest house in a highly desirable San Marcos location. The main residence offers approximately 1,441 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. A detached guest house, approximately 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, features its own kitchen and living area, providing excellent flexibility for extended family, guests, rental potential, or additional workspace. The expansive, private lot offers RV parking, mature trees, and plenty of room for recreational vehicles, equipment, hobbies, or outdoor enjoyment. The property requires interior renovation and is being sold AS-IS, presenting an excellent opportunity for investors, builders, or owner users looking to renovate, customize, and add value. The property is zoned R1-20, offering potential for agricultural, horticulture or equestrian use and possible future development; buyer to independently verify zoning, permitted uses, and development potential with the appropriate authorities. Conveniently located just minutes from the 78 freeway, shopping, dining, schools, and other local amenities, this property offers a rare combination of land, location, flexibility, and upside potential.
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About San Marcos
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Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
San Marcos · San Marcos · Single Family Residence
Listed 49.5% above the median closed sale of $1,070,000. Price per sqft ($1,110) is a 77% premium to closed comps ($628). Expect a longer timeline — comps averaged 131 days on market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1250 Calle Colnett | San Marcos | 1972 | 3 | 2 | 1,858 | 7,300 | $533 | $990,000 | 11 | 63 |
| 471 Camino Verde | San Marcos | 2002 | 3 | 3 | 1,909 | 4,356 | $506 | $965,000 | 11 | 44 |
| 2731 Sarver Lane | San Marcos | 1963 | 3 | 2 | 1,264 | 37,897 | $625 | $790,000 | 3 | 41 |
| 538 Shadow Hills Drive | San Marcos | 1979 | 4 | 2 | 1,479 | 7,840 | $588 | $870,000 | 94 | 39 |
| 1674 Palomar Drive | San Marcos | 1974 | 3 | 2 | 1,366 | 0 | $604 | $825,000 | 30 | 38 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.2 | 2.2 | 1,575.2 | 14,348.25 | $571.2 | $888,000 | 29.8 | |||
| Median | 1,479 | $870,000 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1373 Topanga Drive | San Marcos | 2023 | 08/10/2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,991 | 5,759 | $1.10M | $1.07M | $537 | 0.97 | 488 | 72 |
| 712 Lupine Drive | San Marcos | 1996 | 09/21/2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,746 | 5,919 | $1.18M | $1.15M | $657 | 0.98 | 43 | 68 |
| 2094 Meadowlark Ranch | San Marcos | 1978 | 09/29/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,646 | 17,400 | $1.25M | $1.20M | $729 | 0.96 | 52 | 63 |
| 1360 Avenida Pantera | San Marcos | 2000 | 05/21/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,652 | 8,411 | $965,000 | $950,000 | $575 | 0.98 | 43 | 59 |
| 568 Carrie Circle | San Marcos | 1974 | 09/15/2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,061 | 3,700 | $699,000 | $680,000 | $641 | 0.97 | 28 | 55 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.2 | 2.4 | 1,619.2 | 8,237.8 | $1.01M | $1.01M | $627.8 | — | 130.8 | ||||
| Median | 1,652 | $1.07M | $1.07M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.