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Property Description
Move-in ready in a prime Vista location! This thoughtfully updated home offers soaring high ceilings in the bedrooms, creating an airy, open feel throughout. Brand new windows flood the interior with natural light while improving energy efficiency, and new flooring is currently being installed on the first level-giving the next owner a fresh, modern foundation. Step outside to your own private patio, perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation, all enclosed by a brand new fence for added privacy and peace of mind. Parking is a breeze with a spacious single-car garage plus an additional carport space. Enjoy resort-style perks just steps away at the community pool, ideal for beating the summer heat. Location is everything here: you're close to the Vista branch library and just minutes from charming downtown Vista, with its growing collection of restaurants, shops, breweries, and weekly farmers market. Don't miss this opportunity to own a well-maintained home in one of North County's most convenient pockets.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 996 Marlin Dr
General
- Price: $525,000
- HOA FEE: $428/month
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: NDP2605948
- Updated: 6/20/2026
- Days on Market: 2 days
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Kitchen, Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Garage
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Pool
- Pool Description: Community
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Parking: Garage, Garage (Single Door), Attached Carport
Location
- County: San Diego
- Driving Directions: Eucalyptus to Marlin. Drive all the way around the complex and then take the last left before you come back to the entrance. Last home on the right.
School Information
- School District: Vista Unified
Community
- Community Features: Sidewalks
- Assoc. Name: Iconic Property Management
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Townhouse
- Common Walls: End Unit, 1 Common Wall
- Entry Location: Carport
- Stories/Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories Description: Multi/Split
- Square Feet: 1,006
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1979
Unit Information
- Units in Complex: 81
Lot Features
- Property View: None
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,306.8
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $521.87
- Association Fee: $428
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
Listed by Lily Field Realty, Trevor Smith
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Schools
Schools serving 996 Marlin Dr
School District:Vista Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Foothill Oak Elementary School 1370 Oak Drive, Vista, CA 92084 | PK-5 | 1.2 mi |
Roosevelt Middle School, Oceanside, CA 850 Sagewood Drive, Oceanside, CA 92057 | 6-8 | 3.9 mi |
Vista High School 1 Panther Way, Vista, CA 92084 | 9-12 | 1.9 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 996 Marlin Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/19/2026
Listed
$525,000
93.73%
MLS
3/10/2016
Sold
$271,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 996 Marlin Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,392
7%
$320,802
4%
2023
$4,100
—
$308,346
2%
2022
$4,092
2%
$302,300
2%
2021
$4,003
1%
$296,374
1%
2020
$3,978
1%
$293,336
2%
2019
$3,923
4%
$287,586
2%
2018
$3,764
2%
$281,948
2%
2017
$3,707
26%
$276,420
33%
2016
$2,937
1%
$207,106
2%
2015
$2,918
50%
$203,996
75%
2014
$1,951
—
$116,526
—
2013
$1,948
—
$116,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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996 Marlin Drive, Vista, CA 92084 (MLS# NDP2605948) is a Townhouse property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 996 Marlin Drive is currently listed for $525,000 and was received on June 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 996 Marlin Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Vista? You can browse all Vista real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

