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$525,000
New Listing

438 Richland Road
San Marcos, CA 92069

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
2
Beds
1
Total Bath
1
Full Bath
858
SqFt
$612
/SqFt
1923
Built
County:
San Diego
Listed by Martin Quiroz of Real Brokerage Technologies Martin@USAHomesAndLoans.com

Questions? Call or text Jean and Ken Tritle/ Buyer's Agents at DreamWell Homes Realty # 760-798-9024. Thanks!

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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's past and today's surrounding community. The generous quarter-acre lot offers room to expand, add, or reimagine the site, appealing to buyers with a vision beyond the existing footprint, and includes various mature fruit trees. The location adds to the opportunity: minutes from Palomar College and Cal State San Marcos, with easy access to Highway 78, local shopping, and dining, and approximately 20–25 minutes to North County beaches. With North City and other development ongoing, San Marcos continues to grow. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$525,000
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
858 sqft
Total Baths 
1
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.25 Acres
Year Built 
1923
MLS® Number 
NDP2608476
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Public Records
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
an hour agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
11 hours agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.25
Land Lease 
No
Levels 
One
Number Of Stories 
1
Parking 
Unpaved
Parking Spaces 
6
Property Condition 
Fixer
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Style 
SeeRemarks
Utilities 
Cable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedSee Remarks
Zoning 
R-1 Residential
Interior Features
Fireplace Features 
None
Laundry Features 
Outside
Main Level Bedrooms 
2
Bedroom 
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Wood Siding
Pool Features 
None
Road Frontage 
City Street
Roof 
Shingle
View 
Mountain(s)Neighborhood
Waterview 
Mountain(s)Neighborhood
Community Features
Community Features 
CurbsStreet LightsSidewalks
MLS Area 
92069 - San Marcos
School District 
San Marcos Unified
Financing Terms Available 
Cash
Building Access 
1
Roads 
Paved
Schools
School District
San Marcos Unified
Elementary School
Richman
Middle School
Woodland Park
High School
Mission Hills


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