874 First Light Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
OFF MARKET

874 First Light Rd
San Marcos, CA 92078

  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2,698 sqft

$1,410,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,466/mo*
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$1,410,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,466/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,698 sqft

Local Information

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Description

SWEO from $879,900 - $929,900! Welcome to this stunning San Elijo Hills solar powered home. This home captures the So-Cal lifestyle with its indoor/ outdoor living woven through a thoughtful, inviting, open floor plan. This home features a comforting internal atrium for relaxing and a chefs kitchen for entertaining complete with stainless steal appliances, granite counter tops and a convenient island w/ extra storage. The private backyard is complete with a warming gas fire pit and generous patio area.
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.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 874 First Light Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowave
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: TileExterior: StuccoPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2004Year Updated: 2004
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4791 sqft

Price History for 874 First Light Rd

DatePriceEventSource
09/10/2020$940,000Sold
SDMLS #200038985
08/21/2020$879,900PendingAgent Provided
08/19/2020$879,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/02/2015$746,000Sold
N/A
08/29/2013$655,000Sold
N/A
07/07/2013$669,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/14/2013$679,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
06/06/2013$679,000PendingAgent Provided
05/25/2013$679,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/17/2005$698,000Sold
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Market trends in San Marcos

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$920K
$38.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$545
$5MoM
Available listings
192
6MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$14,503
Assessment$1,017,482
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 874 First Light Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
880 Summer Moon Rd, San Marcos, CA
0.05
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$1,430,000
11/07/25
4
3.5
3,123
1717 Thorley Way, San Marcos, CA
0.16
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$1,257,000
04/14/26
4
2.5
1,992
1727 Blue Water Ln, San Marcos, CA
0.07
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$1,429,000
03/30/26
4
4
2,559
1029 Brightwood Dr, San Marcos, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
02/13/26
4
3
2,852
1847 Tanglewood Dr, San Marcos, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,550,000
06/04/26
4
4
3,022
1719 Thorley Way, San Marcos, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,297,000
06/03/26
3
2.5
1,849
1614 Reflection St, San Marcos, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,317,000
06/01/26
3
2.5
2,265
1813 Windriver St, San Marcos, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,725,000
03/20/26
5
4
3,437
954 Prism Dr, San Marcos, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,425,000
10/03/25
4
2.5
2,407
1701 Tara Way, San Marcos, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,869,000
07/22/25
4
3.5
3,200

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Assigned Schools

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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

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 37 % Say there are community events

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    "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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    "Easy to access other forms of transportation if needed. However, I don’t need public transportation. "
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    "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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    "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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    "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.
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874 First Light Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,698 sqft single-family home built in 2004. This property is not currently available for sale. 874 First Light Rd was last sold on Sep 10, 2020 for $940,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 874 First Light Rd is $1,410,800.