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Off-marketCompass Private Exclusive$3,600,0006 bd · 6 ba · 4,495 sq ftNear Escondido · 92029
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Pending55 days on market · MLS# 260021571
$1,389,000
751 Merit Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
4Beds
3Baths
2,646Sq ft
2020Built
3,916Lot sq ft
Listed by Linh Shumate, Pacific Real Estate Center · 858-900-6291
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About this home
Welcome to 751 Merit Drive, a sophisticated and highly upgraded residence in Vientos at Rancho Tesoro, a desirable gated community. Built in 2020, this 4-bedroom, 3-full-bath home offers 2,646 SF of thoughtfully designed living space with soaring ceilings, premium finishes, porcelain tile flooring, elegant window treatments and an inviting open-concept layout. The chef-inspired kitchen features KitchenAid stainless-steel appliances, Caesarstone countertops, custom backsplash, driftwood-style shaker cabinetry, pull-out pantry, floating shelves, 5-burner gas cooktop, built-in oven/microwave, commercial-style hood and island. A private downstairs bedroom with en-suite bath and walk-in closet offers flexibility for guests, multigenerational living or a home office. Paid solar with backup battery adds energy efficiency. Parking for 4 vehicles: 2-car garage plus 2 driveway spaces. Enjoy a low-maintenance backyard and community amenities including a heated pool, lakes, trails, playground, BBQ areas and fire pit. Convenient to shopping, dining, Cal State San Marcos, parks, trails, SR-78 and I-15.
Remarks provided by the listing agent through SDMLS.
Home facts
Everything SDMLS reports for this home$525Price per sq ft
NoneHOA dues
3,916 sq ftLot
2 garage + 2Parking spaces
NoADU / guest unit
20206 years old
55Days on market
Interior
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3 full
Living area2,646 sq ft
Levels2 Story
RoomsBedroom Entry LevelBonus RoomBreakfast AreaDining AreaDining Room/SeparateExercise RoomFamily RoomFormal EntryGreat RoomGuest MaidLibraryLoftPrimary Bdrm 2Primary RetreatPrim BR Entry LevelMedia/MusicOfficeOptional BedroomsStorage RoomSun RoomRetreatUtility RoomGame RoomKitchenLiving RoomPrimary BedroomRecreationCenter HallDressing AreaEntryFamily KitchenFoyerGalley KitchenGymHome TheatreLaundryPrimary BathroomMulti-Level BedroomSeparate Family RoomWalk-In ClosetWalk-In Pantry
AppliancesDishwasherDisposalDryerFire SprinklersGarage Door OpenerMicrowaveRange/OvenRefrigeratorSolar PanelsTrash CompactorWasher6 Burner StoveBuilt In RangeContinuous Clean OvenConvection OvenDouble OvenEnergy Star AppliancesFree Standing RangeFreezerGas & Electric RangeGas OvenGas StoveGrillIce MakerPortable DishwasherRange/Stove HoodRecirculated Exhaust FanSelf Cleaning OvenVented Exhaust FanBarbecueGas RangeBuilt-InCounter TopGas Cooking
FlooringCarpetTile
Interior featuresBathtubBuilt-InsCeiling FanCrown MoldingsGranite CountersHigh Ceilings (9 Feet+)Home Automation SystemKitchen IslandLow Flow ShowerLow Flow Toilet(s)Open Floor PlanPantryRecessed LightingShowerStone CountersStorage SpaceUnfurnishedKitchen Open to Family Rm
Fireplace1 · Patio/Outdoors, Bonus Room, Den, Fire Pit, Free Standing, Game Room, Gas, Great Room, Blower Fan, Decorative, Gas Starter, Outdoors, Propane
LaundryElectric, Gas, Gas & Electric Dryer HU, Washer Hookup
Heating, cooling & utilities
HeatingForced Air Unit, Passive Solar, Zoned Areas (Electric, Solar)
CoolingCentral Forced Air, Dual, Electric, Energy Star, Gas, High Efficiency, Humidity Control, Wall/Window, Whole House Fan, Zoned Area(s)
WaterAvailable, Meter on Property
SewerPublic Sewer
UtilitiesCable AvailableCable ConnectedElectricity AvailableElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas AvailableNatural Gas ConnectedPhone AvailablePhone ConnectedSewer AvailableSewer ConnectedUnderground UtilitiesWater AvailableWater Connected
IrrigationAutomatic, Drip, Sprinklers
Exterior & lot
Lot size3,916 sq ft (1-3,999 SF)
ViewMountains/HillsRocksNeighborhoodPeek-A-BooTrees/Woods
PoolAbove Ground, Community/Common, Lap, Association, Heated, Fenced, Filtered
SpaPrivate, Private Portable
Patio & porchAwning/Porch CoveredBalconyBrickCoveredDeckEnclosedGazeboSlabStone/TileConcretePatioRoof TopArizona RoomCabanaEnclosed Glass PorchLanaiPatio OpenPorchPorch - FrontPorch - RearScreened PatioScreened PorchWrap AroundTerraceWood
FencingFull, Gate, Excellent Condition, Good Condition, Privacy, Security, Vinyl
Construction
StyleA-Frame/Dome/Log, Cape Cod, Colonial, Contemporary, Cottage, Craftsman, Craftsman/Bungalow, Custom Built, English, Georgian, Mediterranean/Spanish, Modern, Monterey/Hacienda/Adobe, Other, Ranch, Shotgun, Traditional, Tudor/French Normandy, Victorian
Year built2020
ConditionAdditions/Alterations, Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
Exterior wallsStucco, Wood/Stucco, Ducts Air-Sealed, Insulated Concrete Forms, Asphalt, Radiant Barrier, Spray Foam Insulation, Drywall Walls, Frame, Plaster
RoofTile/Clay, Flat Tile, Tile
SecurityAutomatic GateCarbon Monoxide DetectorsCard/Code AccessFire Rated DrywallFire SprinklersFire/Smoke Detection SysGated CommunitySecurity LightsSecurity SystemSmoke DetectorWired for Alarm System
Shared wallsDetached, End Unit, No Common Walls, No Unit Above or Below
Parking
Garage spaces2
Other spaces2
Total spaces4
Parking featuresAssignedAttachedCommunity GarageConvertedDetachedDirect Garage AccessEV Charging Station(s)GarageGarage - Front EntryGarage - Rear EntryGarage - Side EntryGarage - Single DoorGarage - Three DoorGarage - Two DoorGarage Door OpenerGatedGolf Cart GarageHeated GarageTandemUnderground
HOA, fees & community
HOA duesNone
Total monthly fees$245
Association246
AmenitiesBiking TrailsHiking TrailsJogging TrackLake or PondPicnic AreaPlaygroundBarbecueFire PitPool
Community featuresBBQBiking/Hiking TrailsGated CommunityPlaygroundPoolRecreation Area
PetsYes
Known restrictionsCC&R's
Schools
DistrictSan Marcos Unified School Distri
Property & listing details
Home typeDetached
OwnershipFee Simple
ZoningR-1
Parcel number (APN)222-174-08-00
NeighborhoodVientos-Rancho Tesoro
Subdivision / tractSAN MARCOS
MLS areaNorth County
CountySan Diego
Accepted financingAssumable, Cal Vet, Cash, Cash To Existing Loan, Cash To New Loan, Conventional, FHA, VA
Listed onSep 2, 2026
Original list price$1,389,000
Last price changeSep 2, 2026
Days on market55
MLS #260021571
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Rent vs. buy
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Home values in 92078
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+21%5 years
+79%10 years
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