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  • 5.79 Acres
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Gorgeous 5+acre property on a former avocado orchard in the hills above Lake San Marcos. Build your dream home with views west & north. The land abuts a canyon & is adjacent to 100+ acres of native coastal chaparral open space to the east. The ocean is 10-miles west & provides a steady breeze. Located next to large estate homes, the site is easy walking & bicycling distance to restaurants, shops, golfing, and The Lake. Note: San Diego County jurisdiction. CHA:COL, an AIA award-winning architectural firm, has drafted organic modern architectural and schematic designs that capture the best features of the site and the views. The firm has been profiled extensively with architectural work featured in Dwell, LA Times, New York Times, Modern Home, California Home & Design, in addition to Dezeen and HGTV.

Full Property Details for 1790 La Plaza Dr

General

  • Price: $950,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Lots/Land
  • Source: MRMLS
  • MLS ID: PTP2601302
  • Updated: 2/19/2026
  • Days on Market: 53 days
  • Added to Site: 53 day(s) ago

Location

  • Area: 92078 - San Marcos
  • County: San Diego
  • Development Name: 92078 - San Marcos
  • Driving Directions: Call Ken for details
  • Dist. to Public Trans.: 1 mile
  • Dist. to Freeway: 1.5 miles
  • Dist. to Street: Adjacent to parcel
  • Shopping: 1 mile
  • Dist. to Beach: Water meter on parcel (Miles)
  • Dist. to Schools: 2 miles
  • Dist. to Churches: 2 miles

Utilities

  • Dist. to Electric: Adjacent to parcel
  • Dist. to Sewer: Adjacent to parcel
  • Dist. to Water: Water meter on parcel
  • Dist. to Telecomm: Adjacent to parcel

Lot Features

  • Property View: Canyon, City Lights, Hills, Lake, Meadow, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Orchard, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt
  • Lot Size (Acres): 5.79
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 252,212.4
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: R1
  • Lot Description: Foothills, Preserve/Public Land, Ravine, Storm Drains

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $3.77

Listed by Willis Allen Real Estate, Ken Baer

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  • Ken Baer

    Willis Allen Real Estate

kenbaer@willisallen.com

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Schools serving 1790 La Plaza Dr

School District:San Marcos Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
San Elijo Elementary School
1615 Schoolhouse Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
K-51.1 mi
San Elijo Middle School
1600 Schoolhouse Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
6-81.2 mi
San Marcos High School
1615 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA 92078
9-121.1 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1790 La Plaza Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/18/2026
Listed
$950,000
71.17%
MLS
9/11/2020
Sold
$555,000
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Tax History for 1790 La Plaza Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,993
7%
$600,749
4%
2023
$6,511
1%
$577,422
2%
2022
$6,425
2%
$566,100
2%
2021
$6,321
56%
$555,000
58%
2020
$4,055
1%
$351,787
2%
2019
$4,011
3%
$344,890
2%
2018
$3,887
2%
$338,129
2%
2017
$3,814
5%
$331,500
5%
2016
$3,644
-33%
$314,727
-34%
2015
$5,432
2%
$474,531
2%
2014
$5,309
2%
$465,236
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2013
$5,213
—
$463,134
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1790 La Plaza Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078 (MLS# PTP2601302) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of 5.7900 acres. 1790 La Plaza Drive is currently listed for $950,000 and was received on February 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 1790 La Plaza Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land real estate for sale in San Marcos? You can browse all San Marcos real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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