243 Aurora Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
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OFF MARKET

$569,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,027 sqft

243 Aurora Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078

Est. Refi. Payment $3,647/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 4, 2017 for $369,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$570K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Decreased$21K (-3.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$201K (+54.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +62% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$570K
August 2026$569K
July 2026$575K
June 2026$581K
May 2026$581K
April 2026$583K
March 2026$588K
February 2026$586K
January 2026$579K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
254 Aurora Ave, San Marcos, CA
0.00
Condo
$625,000
09/04/26
2
2
1,027
802 Azalea Ave, San Marcos, CA
0.12
Condo
$655,000
12/08/25
2
2
1,027
199 Aurora Ave, San Marcos, CA
0.11
Condo
$754,000
11/05/25
3
2.5
1,459
806 Azalea Ave, San Marcos, CA
0.12
Condo
$785,000
10/17/25
3
2.5
1,459
803 Covington Ave, San Marcos, CA
0.08
Condo
$610,000
03/04/26
2
2
1,027
807 Covington Ave, San Marcos, CA
0.10
Condo
$754,800
11/03/25
3
2.5
1,459
403 Almond Rd, San Marcos, CA
0.17
Condo
$605,000
07/07/26
2
2.5
879
489 Almond Rd, San Marcos, CA
0.23
Condo
$591,700
11/19/25
2
2.5
1,053
647 Hatfield Dr, San Marcos, CA
0.29
Condo
$640,000
12/12/25
2
2.5
1,209
833 Rockmint Dr, San Marcos, CA
0.81
Condo
$765,000
08/07/26
3
2.5
1,329

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
254 Aurora Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.00
$625,000
2
2
1,027
Recently Sold
250 Aurora Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.00
$698,500
2
2.5
1,279
Off Market
289 Churchill Ln, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.03
$779,200
3
2.5
1,459
Off Market
279 Trilogy St, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.04
$630,000
2
2
1,027
For Sale
233 Aurora Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.05
$724,500
2
2.5
1,279
Off Market
284 Trilogy St, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.05
$683,600
2
2.5
1,279
Off Market
803 Covington Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.08
$610,000
2
2
1,027
Recently Sold
811 Covington Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.09
$698,400
2
2.5
1,279
Off Market
200 Aurora Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.11
$696,200
2
2.5
1,279
Off Market
199 Aurora Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.11
$761,100
3
2.5
1,459
Off Market
191 Aurora Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.11
$659,000
2
2.5
1,279
Recently Sold
192 Aurora Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.11
$624,700
2
2
1,027
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Condo
Built in 2004
1,027 sqft
$555/sqft

About this House

2 Bedroom 2 Bath condo in gated community near fwy, shopping and Cal State San Marcos and Palomar College. One car garage, washer/dryer hook ups, gorgeous wood flooring, fireplace and open floor plan with an abundance of windows for natural light. Small balcony off living room, perfect for a little bistro table. Community offers playgrounds and a pool. Available now.

Six month minimum occupancy. Security deposit fluctuates based on risk factors of applicant, not less than one month's rent, nor more than two. No last month rent in advance.
243 Aurora Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,027 sqft condo built in 2004. It last sold for $369,000 on Aug 4, 2017. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2019 with an asking price of $2,345 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 12, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $569,700, with a rent estimate of $3,214/month.

Home Details for 243 Aurora Ave

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2004Year Updated: 2004
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Condo

Interior Features

Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Master Bath
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: HardwoodGated Entry

Exterior Features

Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
Parking Space: 1Parking: Off Street

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.72 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 12, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,195
Jun 6, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$2,195
Price decreased by 2%
May 3, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$2,245
Price decreased by 4%
Apr 17, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$2,345
Sep 23, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,245

Market trends in San Marcos

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$971K
$30.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.5%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$522
$2MoM
Available listings
197
19MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about San Marcos

At least 551 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say parking is easy

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 58 % Say there's wildlife

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 37 % Say there are community events

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  • Colleen Goldsmith
    "Quick! Bikeable paths, little traffic. Inland Rail Trail!!!"
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  • Alvaradochris962
    "Community I live in is private and respects quiet hours. I have lived here for about 5 years and have not had issues with neighbors."
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  • Rexquisite
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    "San Marcos is a great place to live. I love the school district, some schools being dual language emergent."
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    "My work place is located Walking distance from home which is really convenient. I would not change this life style for anything."
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  • Ma Mah
    "This neighborhood is mostly retired or family friendly. Larger than average lot sizes, many of the homes have views or privacy lots. Neighbors are outgoing and get to know each other and watch out for each other. "
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  • Jeff Nixon
    "I’ve lived here for two years and love my neighborhood. Good schools and safe for families. I live near the golf course and it’s always well maintained and the club is very nice. "
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  • Rexquisite
    "Easy to access other forms of transportation if needed. However, I don’t need public transportation. "
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  • Jeff Nixon
    "The original homes are well maintained and are a part of a golf course community. The course is in great shape and very popular. "
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  • SocalN
    "Holiday decorations are amazing to drive through and look at houses in the neighborhoods. Everyone goes all out. "
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  • Ankit Satija
    "Halloween nights, Christmas celebration …thanksgiving nights. Very quiet and relaxing atmosphere . Nice neighbors, plenty of green space"
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  • Todd Wurzbach
    "It’s within walking distance of 3 schools and very safe. It is very close to the 15 highway as well."
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  • Sara Thuemmler
    "We have weekly bingo, monthly potluck, Holliday games and gatherings weekly pantry access, overall we are a big close family in my community. "
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  • Carla L. Johnson
    "I work from home but any shopping I need to do is easy to get to either no freeway use. I am in Lake San Marcos. "
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  • Len MacDonell
    "Dog owners, if I were to guess, would like the fact that there are some great walking paths within a 5 mile radius of the city."
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  • Len MacDonell
    "There is the HOA meetings , where everyone sits around and argues about where to spend the money. We need new sewage plumbing system and pave to driveways, but the members decide to repaint the tennis court and buy new furniture for the poolside, very special."
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  • Shubhanga Scott
    "It’s a nice Newer up and coming area. New construction is happening here so excited for new offerings. "
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  • Sara Thuemmler
    "Everyone here are very friendly and helpful keeping an eye out for any potential outside of the community problems, "
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  • Bayard C.
    "So much to do, boating, great restaurants, golf, church, walk anywhere in the community, Hunters Valley has condos with 2 car garages, and privacy, and we love our pets and wildlife. Don't get me started on the Black Swans. Move here, it is Paradise!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Friendly neighbors, quiet area but also lot of kids live here. Upscale neighborhood and it is safe. "
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    "Dog walkers get to know each other and their dogs, too. Easy to walk in streets with light traffic. Lots of walking in the general area."
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    "It is a friendly neighborhood. The lots are large with wonderful walking trails. It is a safe area and pet friendly."
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    "It is a beautiful place to life with lots of things close by. Restaurants food truck stops wal mart target Best Buy chick fil a liquor stores. Basically it has everything you could ever want or need.12 min to the beach. Super nice. Easy going place . "
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  • Lynette
    "Good neighborhood nice parks needs ace hardware and larger grocery store besides sprouts . Need s another drive through eating place other than what is on Los posas and Grand"
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  • Liliana A.
    "I’ve lived here for 12 years and I’ve never had any issues with neighbors, burglaries or violence. I take walks with my kids weekly and enjoy the nice kept area and parks as well as the friendly neighbors."
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  • Christina H.
    "This community has popular music concerts in the parks and at San Marcos Lake. The community responds well to events held here."
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  • Elsie B.
    "I drive to and from work. The stores are not within walking distance. The area is still nice enough to talk a beautiful walk. Kids parks and trails are close by. "
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    "Park across the street from where we live and , a very Pet friendly neighborhood . And we all pick up after our pets "
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    "Many dog owners in this neighborhood and walking your dog is a common sight both during the time as well as at night time."
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  • Sutavim2
    "Abundance of dog friendly paths throughout the neighborhood. There are also waste bags available on each trail."
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    "I have lived in San Marcos for just under 3 years. It’s a nice area and feels homie. It’s easy to get to San Diego or LA. The street are small and not built for a lot of traffic. But not the worst in so cal. "
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    "good for growing families with lots of parks within a 3 mile radius. very family friendly. good schools as well."
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  • Jim C.
    "It’s family friendly with great schools and solid civic services. Strong on neighborhood watch and faith based institutions. "
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  • Jessica E.
    "There are so many great schools nearby. Lots of great places to eat and drink. Neighborhoods are generally very safe. "
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  • Adriana A.
    "There are many families, good schools, and shopping nearby. pet friendly. Public transportation available nearby as well. There are also many elderly communities nearby as well."
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  • Obryantlocksmith
    "Dogs of all breeds and sizes are welcome as long you can keep them under control. Having your dog trained is a definite plus since there are so many other dogs around."
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  • GGsol
    "there are many young families like us. lots of choices of parks and trails around. quiet neighborhood and always feels safe walking, good stores and restaurants are so close, the schools are fantastic."
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  • Blaine A. I.
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Frequently asked questions about 243 Aurora Ave

  • What is 243 Aurora Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 243 Aurora Ave in San Marcos, CA is $569,700.
  • What is the price history for 243 Aurora Ave?
    243 Aurora Ave in San Marcos, CA last sold for $369,000 in August 2017.
  • Is San Marcos a buyer's or seller's market?
    San Marcos is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in San Marcos?
    The median sale price in San Marcos is $971K. That is up $30.17K from the prior month.
  • Does 243 Aurora Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 243 Aurora Ave in San Marcos, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 243 Aurora Ave have a pool?
    Yes, 243 Aurora Ave in San Marcos, CA has a pool.

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