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$2,349,000
New Listing

1561 La Plaza Drive
San Marcos, CA 92078

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
5
Total Baths
5
Full Baths
4,327
SqFt
$543
/SqFt
1982
Built
County:
San Diego
Listed by Drew Davis of Compass [email protected]
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Perched atop more than an acre in the coveted hills of Lake San Marcos, 1561 La Plaza Drive is a truly rare offering where exceptional design, timeless craftsmanship, and breathtaking panoramic views come together. Overlooking Lake San Marcos and the surrounding mountains, this extensively reimagined estate offers remarkable privacy while remaining just minutes from golf, dining, restaurants, shopping, and the lake. Filled with natural light, the home lives primarily as a single-level residence with soaring ceilings, an open-concept floor plan, and expansive living spaces designed to showcase the spectacular views from nearly every room. Every detail reflects an uncompromising commitment to quality, from the Italian stone finishes to the custom Western windows and doors, highlighted by a dramatic pivot entry door. The chef's kitchen features top-of-the-line JennAir appliances and opens seamlessly to the main living areas. The expansive primary suite offers a sitting area, spa-inspired bath, and walk-in closet. Configured originally as three bedrooms, the home also includes multiple bonus spaces ideal for a guest retreat, home office, fitness studio, game room, or abundant storage. Designed for comfort, efficiency, and wellness, the home features owned solar, a brand-new HVAC system, a Waterdrop X12 reverse osmosis system, and a Super V whole-house air filtration system. The grounds are equally impressive, with approximately 150 mature trees and specimen plantings—including avocado, citrus, macadamia, cherimoya, magnolias, and more—creating a private botanical sanctuary. A three-car garage and permits to build an ADU where one previously existed (buyer to verify) provide outstanding flexibility and future potential. Offering an exceptional combination of design, construction quality, privacy, square footage, and panoramic views, 1561 La Plaza Drive represents an extraordinary value and a one-of-a-kind opportunity.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$2,349,000
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,327 sqft
Total Baths 
5
Full Baths 
5
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
1.06 Acres
Year Built 
1982
MLS® Number 
NDP2606776
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Appraiser
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
11 hours agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
1.06
Attached Garage 
Yes
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
3
Land Lease 
No
Levels 
Two
Number Of Stories 
2
Parking 
Attached
Parking Spaces 
3
Property Condition 
Updated/RemodeledFixer
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
Zoning 
R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherGas CooktopDisposalGas Water HeaterMicrowaveRefrigeratorRange HoodTankless Water HeaterWater Purifier
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living Room
Heating 
Forced AirNatural Gas
Interior 
Open FloorplanPantryRecessed LightingWalk-In Closet(s)Master Downstairs
Laundry Features 
Electric Dryer HookupGas Dryer HookupLaundry Room
Main Level Bedrooms 
4
Basement 
Bonus Room 
EntryFoyer 
Kitchen 
Features - Kitchen Island
Laundry 
Living Room 
Master Bedroom 
Office 
Other 
Features - Walk-In Closet(s)
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Exterior Features
Exterior 
BalconyRain Gutters
Lot Features 
Back YardSloped DownFront Yard
Patio And Porch 
Covered
Pool Features 
None
Roof 
Flat
View 
City LightsGolf CourseHillsLakeMountain(s)NeighborhoodPanoramicWater
Waterfront Features 
Lake
Waterview 
City LightsGolf CourseHillsLakeMountain(s)NeighborhoodPanoramicWater
Community Features
Building Access 
1
Community Features 
CurbsFishingLakeSuburban
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventional
MLS Area 
92078 - San Marcos
School District 
San Marcos Unified
Schools
School District
San Marcos Unified
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
San Marcos


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