797 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
SOLD
DEC 15, 2025
Listed by Chantalle O Donnell, Professional Realty Services, (760) 945-8600 . Bought with America Home Realty and Investment Inc

$1,003,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,983 sqft

797 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078

Est. Refi. Payment $6,564/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 15, 2025 for $1,010,000 (1% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1M
Since last month
Decreased$13K (-1.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$73K (-6.8%)
Since last sale
Decreased$6K (-0.6%)
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 +59% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1M
September 2026$1M
August 2026$1.02M
July 2026$1.01M
June 2026$1.03M
May 2026$1M
April 2026$1.02M
March 2026$1.02M
February 2026$1.01M
January 2026$1.01M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
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0.19
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12/10/25
4
2.5
1,911
914 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA
0.05
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$1,145,000
03/17/26
4
2.5
2,467
915 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA
0.03
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$1,250,000
06/30/26
3
2.5
1,983
826 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA
0.30
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$1,160,000
05/27/26
4
2.5
1,911
881 Windridge Cir, San Marcos, CA
0.26
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$1,255,000
05/21/26
4
3
2,349
948 Honeysuckle Dr, San Marcos, CA
0.30
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$1,439,900
07/16/26
4
3
2,118
954 Iron Horse Dr, San Marcos, CA
0.37
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$1,250,000
07/02/26
4
3
2,006
969 Mendocino Dr, San Marcos, CA
0.31
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$1,251,000
09/02/26
4
2.5
1,746
995 Starlight Ln, San Marcos, CA
0.29
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
795 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.01
$1,647,300
5
3
3,099
Off Market
913 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.02
$1,438,600
4
2.5
2,799
Off Market
793 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.02
$1,481,900
4
2.5
2,799
Off Market
911 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.03
$1,546,000
4
2.5
3,099
Off Market
791 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.03
$1,215,600
4
3
2,467
Off Market
915 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.03
$1,250,000
3
2.5
1,983
Recently Sold
790 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.04
$1,249,900
4
3
1,983
Off Market
909 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.04
$1,303,700
4
3
2,467
Off Market
789 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.04
$1,485,900
5
3
3,099
Off Market
919 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.04
$1,336,100
4
3
2,799
Off Market
907 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.05
$1,430,100
4
3
2,799
Off Market
788 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.05
$1,429,200
4
3
2,799
Off Market
923 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.05
$1,382,500
5
3
3,099
Off Market
914 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.05
$1,145,000
4
2.5
2,467
Recently Sold
787 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.06
$1,325,600
4
2
2,467
Off Market
925 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.06
$1,123,000
4
2.5
2,001
Off Market
918 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.06
$1,518,900
5
2.5
3,099
Off Market
785 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.06
$1,367,700
4
3
2,799
Off Market
920 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.07
$1,136,800
3
3
1,983
Off Market
783 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078
0.07
$1,032,400
3
3
1,983
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 797 Trailside Pl.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1999
1,983 sqft
$509/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

What's unique:Rare rv parkingBreakfast barStylish designer paintOpen-concept livingPrimary suiteQuiet cul-de-sac street
**Huge Price Improvement** Welcome to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the highly sought-after Discovery Hills community, within the boundaries of top-rated Discovery Elementary School & San Marcos High - rated 9 out of 10! (Loft converted into 4th bedroom by a licensed contractor.) Offering 1,983 sq. ft. of open-concept living, this light-filled residence showcases new appliances, designer paint, upgraded flooring, and a brand-new fence. The spacious chef’s kitchen is ideal for everyday living and entertaining, featuring a gas stove, breakfast bar, and ample cabinet space. Upstairs, you’ll find generously sized bedrooms with large closets and ceiling fans. The primary suite includes a bright walk-in closet and serene views of the private, landscaped backyard backing to wooded open space and scenic trails for added tranquility. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac with no rear neighbors and rare RV parking, this home offers exceptional privacy and peace. Enjoy direct access to a private trail and take a short two-minute walk to Discovery Park. You’re also just moments from Discovery Lake, jogging paths, shops, restaurants, movie theaters, hospitals, major freeways, and more. Combining comfort, convenience, and natural beauty, this Discovery Hills gem truly has it all, don’t miss your chance to make it yours!
797 Trailside Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,983 sqft single-family home built in 1999. It last sold for $1,010,000 on Dec 15, 2025 (1% above the $998,888 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,003,600, with a rent estimate of $4,573/month.

Home Details for 797 Trailside Pl

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Bedroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1983 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
No CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: GasHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: 1
View
Has a ViewView: Trees/Woods

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 185

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1999
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Washer & DryerParcel Number: 2226310500

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $998,888Price Per Sqft: $509/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Nov 17 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: San Marcos
School Information
Elementary School: DiscoveryJr High / Middle School: San ElijoHigh School: San MarcosHigh School District: San Marcos Unified

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Street LightsNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5361 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: NDP2509710Living Area Range Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-06073-N-2226310500-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsStreet Lights

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 15, 2025
Source: CRMLS #NDP2509710
Sold
$1,010,000
Nov 19, 2025
Source: CRMLS #NDP2509710
Pending
$998,888
Nov 10, 2025
Source: CRMLS #NDP2509710
PriceChange
$998,888
Price decreased by 9%
Oct 7, 2025
Source: CRMLS #NDP2509710
Listed For Sale
$1,100,000
Oct 7, 2025
Source: SDMLS #NDP2504623
ListingRemoved
$1,100,000

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

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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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Frequently asked questions about 797 Trailside Pl

  • What is 797 Trailside Pl estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 797 Trailside Pl in San Marcos, CA is $1,003,600.
  • What is the price history for 797 Trailside Pl?
    797 Trailside Pl in San Marcos, CA last sold for $1,010,000 in December 2025.
  • 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 797 Trailside Pl have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 797 Trailside Pl in San Marcos, CA has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 797 Trailside Pl?
    The lot at 797 Trailside Pl in San Marcos, CA is about 0.12 acres (5,361 sq ft).

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