438 Richland Road

San Marcos, CA
$ 525,000 Beds 2 Baths 1 Sq 858 Virtual Tour
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Attention Investors, Renovators???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? & Visionaries! This is a rare opportunity to restore, renovate, or reimagine a piece of San Marcos history. Situated on approximately 0.25 acre per public records, this 858 sq. ft. home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath per public records, plus a bonus room with potential for use as a third bedroom, office, or flex space. Built in 1923 per appraisal (a County Assessor correction reflecting this date is in process). Due to its current condition, the property may not meet Conventional, FHA, or VA lending guidelines; a cash purchase is recommended. Sold in present, as-is condition. A standout feature is the three-story tank house, a rare surviving structure reflecting the agricultural roots of the historic Richland Valley. The interior was informally converted at some point with a kitchen on the ground floor, sleeping areas on the two levels above, and an attached bathroom added to the rear. This space does not appear to reflect permitted construction and should not be relied upon as habitable square footage; the structure shows significant wear and is being sold strictly as-is, with restoration potential for buyers looking to bring it back to code. Given the age and current condition of the structures, visitors are encouraged to exercise care while touring the property and to conduct a thorough inspection, including structural evaluation, prior to submitting an offer. The home predates the neighboring former Hollandia Dairy lands, portions of which are now home to Mission Hills High School and Hollandia Park a fascinating link between the property'

ACTIVE

  • Price
  • $ 525,000
  • City
  • San Marcos
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • SAN DIEGO
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.25 Acres
  • Zip
  • 92069
  • Sqr Footage
  • 858
  • Year Built
  • 1923
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • NDP2608476
Listed By: Martin Quiroz with Real Brokerage Technologies - 619-813-1287;
Data Source: San Diego Regional MLS (SDMLS)

Features

General

Cooling N/K
Utilities Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, See Remarks
Roof Shingle
Zoning R-1 Reside
HOA Fee 0.0
Garage Spaces 0.0
Architectural Style See Remarks
Pool Features N/K
Construction Materials Wood
Year Built 1923
View Mountains/Hills, Neighborhood
Stories Count 1
Levels 1 Story
Property Subtype Detached
County San Diego
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Attached Garage No
Full Baths 1
Status ACTIVE
Directions Use Map App
City San Marcos
Senior Community Y/N No
High School District San Marcos Unified School Distri
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 10890.0
Property Attached Y/N No
Property Condition Repairs Major
Building Area Units Sqft
Living Area Units Sqft
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District San Marcos Unified School Distri
Elementary School District San Marcos Unified School Distri
Freehold IDX

Interior Features

Fireplace Features N/K
Total Stories 1
Common Walls No Common Walls
Air Conditioning Y/N No
Heating Y/N No
Fireplace Y/N No
Total Bedrooms 2
Entry Level 1
Total Baths 1

Exterior Features

Total Parking 6.0
Lot Size Area 0.25
Building Area Total 858.0
Lot Dimensions 10, 676 Sq ft, .
Waterfront Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

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$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Chula Vista, CA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

9/10/2026 Listed $525,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 92069

Price
AVG $1.19M
$530K
Year Built
AVG 1991
1923
Visits
AVG 78
3
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438 Richland Road San Marcos, CA is a Single Family Home for sale at $525000 with 858 sqft and a lot size of 0.25 Acres Acre(s). 438 Richland Road San Marcos has 2 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1923. The property's zip code is 92069 which is in San Marcos, CA

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