786 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
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OFF MARKET

$1,621,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,099 sqft (on 0.67 acres)

786 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078

Est. Refi. Payment $10,454/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 5, 2015 for $730,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.62M
Since last month
Increased$33K (+2.1%)
Since last year
Increased$65K (+4.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$892K (+122.2%)
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 +104% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$1.62M
September 2026$1.64M
August 2026$1.59M
July 2026$1.6M
June 2026$1.6M
May 2026$1.66M
April 2026$1.63M
March 2026$1.6M
February 2026$1.58M
January 2026$1.52M
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
914 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,145,000
03/17/26
4
2.5
2,467
797 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,010,000
12/15/25
4
2.5
1,983
915 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
06/30/26
3
2.5
1,983
757 Marigold Way, San Marcos, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,319,900
10/29/25
5
3
2,687
1135 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,420,000
08/13/26
5
3
2,883
1122 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,462,000
04/14/26
5
3
3,147
1089 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,485,000
08/21/26
5
3
2,963
925 Bridgeport Ct, San Marcos, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,420,000
09/24/26
4
3
2,963
659 Larkspur Ct, San Marcos, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,270,000
12/10/25
4
2.5
1,911
995 Starlight Ln, San Marcos, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,155,000
08/03/26
4
2.5
2,467

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
788 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.03
$1,403,200
4
3
2,799
Off Market
927 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.03
$1,475,600
5
3
2,799
Off Market
787 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.03
$1,313,200
4
2
2,467
Off Market
785 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.03
$1,367,700
4
3
2,799
Off Market
783 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.04
$1,016,000
3
3
1,983
Off Market
925 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.04
$1,110,000
4
2.5
2,001
Off Market
789 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.04
$1,414,800
5
3
3,099
Off Market
781 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.04
$1,178,600
4
3
2,799
Off Market
777 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.04
$1,238,000
4
3
2,467
Off Market
779 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.04
$1,469,900
5
2.5
3,099
Off Market
933 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.04
$1,507,000
4
3
3,099
Off Market
790 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.04
$1,228,300
4
3
1,983
Off Market
923 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.05
$1,318,600
5
3
3,099
Off Market
791 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.05
$1,193,800
4
3
2,467
Off Market
919 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.06
$1,336,100
4
3
2,799
Off Market
793 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.06
$1,473,600
4
2.5
2,799
Off Market
934 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.06
$1,562,300
4
2.5
2,799
Off Market
915 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.07
$1,250,000
3
2.5
1,983
Recently Sold
795 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.07
$1,607,100
5
3
3,099
Off Market
797 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.07
$1,010,000
4
2.5
1,983
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1999
0.67 acre lot
3,099 sqft
$523/sqft

About this House

Welcome to the Premier Lot in Discovery Hills! Beautifully maintained home tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac. With space to spare inside and out, the interior features custom staircase, mantel, entertainment cabinet, window and door finishes, and many other upgrades inside. Solar panels (owned, not leased), whole-house filtration, new garage cabinetry, play structure, trampoline pit, outdoor grilling station, to list a few features. Close to Award Winning schools, a short stroll to Discovery Lake - must see!
786 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,099 sqft single-family home built in 1999. It last sold for $730,000 on Aug 5, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,621,800, with a rent estimate of $5,743/month.

Home Details for 786 Trailside Pl

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1999Year Updated: 1999
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.67 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 5, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$730,000
Apr 30, 2004
Source: N/A
Sold
$737,000
Aug 27, 1999
Source: N/A
Sold
$333,000

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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  • Sara Thuemmler
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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
    "Our neighbors are friendly and work together to make it great. It’s safe and has a ton of hiking options. "
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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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    "We liKe it all. It is a very, very nice place to raise a family. I’m not sure about any thing else. I just like to check out what is available in the area, th E big sky country in the richest hill on earth."
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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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  • Richard T.
    "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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  • Mark E.
    "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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  • Cnkatcher
    "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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    "good for growing families with lots of parks within a 3 mile radius. very family friendly. good schools as well."
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    "It’s family friendly with great schools and solid civic services. Strong on neighborhood watch and faith based institutions. "
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    "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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 786 Trailside Pl

  • What is 786 Trailside Pl estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 786 Trailside Pl in San Marcos, CA is $1,621,800.
  • What is the price history for 786 Trailside Pl?
    786 Trailside Pl in San Marcos, CA last sold for $730,000 in August 2015.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 786 Trailside Pl?
    The lot at 786 Trailside Pl in San Marcos, CA is about 0.67 acres (29,185 sq ft).
  • Does 786 Trailside Pl have parking?
    Yes, 786 Trailside Pl in San Marcos, CA has on-site parking.

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