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Property Description
On a rare occasion ~ a 3 BR, 2 bath single-story home ON acreage becomes available in Vista ~ South of the 78. This 1,272 SqFt home was renovated in 2019 and is now ready to become "Home Sweet Home" to its next owners. 2019 renovations include: completely upgraded kitchen, laminate flooring in main living areas, renovated bathroom, new AC, new dual paned windows, new composition roof and the addition of a bedroom and bath! Tucked onto the front portion of a half-acre lot, this mid-century home has a charming front yard and offers the perfect place to rejuvenate at the end of a long day! The possibilities for multi-generational living with this property are endless. An ADU? A tiny house? A pool? Bring your RV (30-amp RV hookup out back), your speed boat, your oversized work truck - it will all find a space on this well apportioned lot! As we speak ~ this lovely home is one of very few in the 92081 area of Vista, priced under 875k and couple with acreage! BONUS: San Marcos schools (Joli Ann Liechtag Elementary is less than a .25 mile away!)
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 513 Smilax
General
- Sold For: $800,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: NDP2603265
- Added to Site: 54 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Laundry, Kitchen, Family Room
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
- Fireplace(s): None
- Eating Areas: Family Kitchen, Breakfast Counter/Bar
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Individual Room, Washer Included, Dryer Included
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Front Porch
Parking
- Carport Spaces: 2
Location
- County: San Diego
- Driving Directions: GPS
School Information
- School District: San Marcos Unified
- Elementary School: JOIELE
- Middle School: SNMMID
- High School: SANMAR2
Community
- Community Features: Rural, Sidewalks
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Entry Location: 1
- Stories/Levels: One
- Stories Description: One
- Square Feet: 1,272
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Year Built: 1955
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Property View: None
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.52
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: Residential
- Lot Description: Rectangular Lot, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Back Yard, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Lawn, Yard
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $666.59
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
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Schools
Schools serving 513 Smilax
School District:San Marcos Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School 653 Poinsettia Avenue, Vista, CA 92081 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
San Marcos Middle School 650 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069 | 6-8 | 2 mi |
San Marcos High School 1615 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA 92078 | 9-12 | 1.8 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 513 Smilax
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/18/2026
Sold
$800,000
-5.65%
MLS
4/06/2026
Listed
$847,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
513 Smilax, Vista, CA 92081 (MLS# NDP2603265) is a Single Family property that was sold at $800,000 on May 18, 2026. This property was listed by Deborah Harper from our North County San Diego Office.Want to learn more about 513 Smilax? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Vista? You can browse all Vista real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.



