540 Echo Ln, San Marcos, CA 92078
OFF MARKET
Listed by Sharon Jenkins, Sharon Jenkins Real Estate, (760) 519-9551 . Bought with Realty Source Incorporated

540 Echo Ln
San Marcos, CA 92078

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,738 sqft

$1,543,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,257/mo*
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$1,543,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,257/mo*
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3 Beds
3 Baths
2,738 sqft

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Description

Pristine single level home in the highly desirable gated Buenavida neighborhood. This 3 BR+office home has been remodeled in the last 4 years. It may be possible to convert the office into the 4th bedroom. Some of the remodeling includes: 1) complete kitchen remodel with Quartz counter tops, top of the line Bosch refrigerator/dishwasher/cook top/oven, new cabinets w/soft close doors and drawers, wine refrigerator, under counter lighting, island seating, RO drinking water system. 2) All new flooring - Engineered wood flooring, Berber carpeting, LVP flooring in baths and laundry. 3) New custom interior painting, baseboards, and window blinds. 4) New custom shower in large primary bathroom, 5) New landscaping/irrigation/exterior lighting. Other amenities include: whole house EcoWater system, crown molding in LR/DR/K w/indirect lighting installed in the LR/DR, one bedroom includes en suite bath, open family/great room with built-in cabinets. Room on property to possibly expand your rear yard beyond the current fence for more entertaining/possible pool. Immediately as you step out your front door you can access some of the 72+ miles of walking trails with easy access to Discovery Lake and the new South Lake Park, as well as the ability to walk to CSUSM and nearby restaurants/shopping. The new and exciting North City as well as Kaiser medical offices and soon to open Kaiser Hospital are only minutes away - you could walk! Amazing public educational opportunities include: award winning San Marcos Unified schools, Palomar College, and CSUSM. Not only is San Marcos known for it's educational systems, but it's also home to a Scripps medical office in North City, some Palomar Health offices with the hospital only a few miles away, and the Kaiser campus. This wonderful family friendly neighborhood includes tot lot, dog park, half basketball court, picnic areas, and even sidewalks!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from June 26, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Cooling only
HOA
$150/Monthly
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 540 Echo Ln

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Attic, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2738 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Water Purifier, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Inside,Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Blinds, Double Pane WindowsCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1
View
Has a ViewView: Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Concrete, Covered, PatioNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Concrete,Garage,Garage Door Opener
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Farm & Range
Horse Amenities: Riding Trail

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2001
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledIncluded in Sale: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Whole house soft water, RO waterParcel Number: 2218418200

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,325,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon May 22 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: San Marcos
School Information
High School: 29 PalmsHigh School District: San Marcos Unified

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Hiking, Horse Trails, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, ParkNot Senior Community

HOA

HOA Name: Esperanza/Sonrisa PCMHOA Phone: 760-918-8040Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)Has an HOAHOA Fee: $150/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8853 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: NDP2303562Living Area Range Units: Square FeetActivation Date: Wed May 17 2023Back On Market Date: Wed May 17 2023Start Showing Date: Wed May 17 2023Universal Property Id: US-06073-N-2218418200-R-N

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Controlled Access,Management,Other Courts,Playground
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Sharon Jenkins DRE #01510786, (760) 519-9551
Sharon Jenkins Real Estate
Bought with: Petra Strecker DRE #01797094, (619) 318-7988, Realty Source Incorporated
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Source: CRMLS, MLS#NDP2303562

Price History for 540 Echo Ln

DatePriceEventSource
05/06/2026$1,325,000ListingRemovedbridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #CRNDP2303562
06/26/2023$1,400,000Sold
CRMLS #NDP2303562
05/23/2023$1,325,000PendingCRMLS #NDP2303562
05/17/2023$1,325,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #NDP2303562
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What Locals Say about San Marcos

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  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % 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

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 37 % Say there are community events

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540 Echo Ln, San Marcos, CA 92078 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,738 sqft single-family home built in 2001. This property is not currently available for sale. 540 Echo Ln was last sold on Jun 26, 2023 for $1,400,000 (6% higher than the asking price of $1,325,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 540 Echo Ln is $1,543,900.