Welcome to the lifestyle so many families are quietly searching for in San Marcos. Nestled inside the gated community of Rancho Tesoro, this 3-bedroom + office (with a closet already added for optional 4th bedroom use) offers the perfect blend of charm, functionality, and connection. Step outside your front door and youre minutes from Discovery Lake, miles of hiking trails, and the vibrant energy of North City with its growing lineup of restaurants, coffee shops, and community events. Cal State San Marcos and Palomar College are just nearby, making this location incredibly convenient while still feeling peaceful and tucked away. Rancho Tesoro is known for its resort-style pool, gated entry, community BBQ area, parks, and neighborhood gatherings where kids play freely and neighbors truly know each other. This is more than a home. Its sunset walks. Pool days. Trail mornings. Its the kind of place people move to and never want to leave. Come experience it in person.
- Swimming Pool:
- Below Ground, Heated, Community/Common
- Cooling System:
- Central Forced Air
- Fireplace:
- N/K
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Country:
- US
- State:
- CA
- County:
- SD
- City:
- San Marcos
- Zipcode:
- 92078
- Street:
- Merit Drive
- Street Number:
- 649
- Longitude:
- W118° 49' 51.9''
- Latitude:
- N33° 7' 16.9''
- Directions:
- The main gate of Rancho Tesoro is located off of Santa Barbara and Village Drive.
- Zoning:
- R-1: Singl
- Elementary School District:
- San Marcos Unified School Distri
- High School District:
- San Marcos Unified School Distri
- Middle Or Junior School District:
- San Marcos Unified School Distri
- Office Name:
- eXp Realty of California, Inc
- Agent Name:
- Jennifer Chaney
- Association Amenities:
- Biking Trails,Controlled Access,Hiking Trails,Outdoor Cooking Area,Picnic Area,Playground,Barbecue,Pool
- Building Size:
- 2211
- Entry Level:
- 1
- Garage:
- 2
- Levels:
- 2 Story
- On Market Date:
- 2026-02-01
- Stories:
- 2
- Stories Total:
- 2
- Virtual Tour:
- https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/crmls/NDP2601061
- Association Fee:
- 246
- Association Fee Frequency:
- Monthly
- Association Fee Includes:
- Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping)
- Co List Office Mls Id:
- CR-DC6031
- Co List Office Name:
- NON LISTED OFFICE
- List Agent Mls Id:
- CRP-125432
- List Office Mls Id:
- CRP-11967
- Listing Term:
- Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
- Mls Status:
- ACTIVE
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-02-13T00:04:24Z
- Originating System Name:
- CRP
- Special Listing Conditions:
- Standard
Residential For Sale 3 Bedrooms 649 Merit Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078 - Scottway - San Diego Real Estate
649 Merit Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- NDP2601061
- Price :
- $1,190,000
- View :
- N/K
- Bedrooms :
- 3
- Bathrooms :
- 3
- Half Bathrooms :
- 1
- Square Footage :
- 2,211
- Year Built :
- 2018
- Status :
- Active
- Full Bathrooms :
- 2
- Property Sub Type :
- Detached