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Natasha Nicolakakis

natasha.nicolakakis@engelvoelkers.com +1(818) 620-0797

Listed by Drew Davis • Compass

$ 2,349,000

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1561 La Plaza Drive San Marcos, CA 92078

4 Beds

5 Baths

4,327 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,327 sqft

Price per Sqft $542

MLS Listing ID 8N-2606776

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 5

Year Built 1982

Lot Size 1.060 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Property Description

Perched atop more than an acre in the coveted hills of Lake San Marcos, 1561 La Plaza Drive is a truly rare offering where exceptional design, timeless craftsmanship, and breathtaking panoramic views come together. Overlooking Lake San Marcos and the surrounding mountains, this extensively reimagined estate offers remarkable privacy while remaining just minutes from golf, dining, restaurants, shopping, and the lake. Filled with natural light, the home lives primarily as a single-level residence with soaring ceilings, an open-concept floor plan, and expansive living spaces designed to showcase the spectacular views from nearly every room. Every detail reflects an uncompromising commitment to quality, from the Italian stone finishes to the custom Western windows and doors, highlighted by a dramatic pivot entry door. The chef's kitchen features top-of-the-line JennAir appliances and opens seamlessly to the main living areas. The expansive primary suite offers a sitting area, spa-inspired bath, and walk-in closet. Configured originally as three bedrooms, the home also includes multiple bonus spaces ideal for a guest retreat, home office, fitness studio, game room, or abundant storage. Designed for comfort, efficiency, and wellness, the home features owned solar, a brand-new HVAC system, a Waterdrop X12 reverse osmosis system, and a Super V whole-house air filtration system. The grounds are equally impressive, with approximately 150 mature trees and specimen plantings—including avocado, citrus, macadamia, cherimoya, magnolias, and more—creating a private botanical sanctuary. A three-car garage and permits to build an ADU where one previously existed (buyer to verify) provide outstanding flexibility and future potential. Offering an exceptional combination of design, construction quality, privacy, square footage, and panoramic views, 1561 La Plaza Drive represents an extraordinary value and a one-of-a-kind opportunity.

Location

State CA

County San Diego

Area 92078 - San Marcos

Zoning R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES

Interior

Interior Features Balcony, Electronic Air Cleaner, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers, Walk-In Pantry

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room

Exterior

Exterior Feature Rain Gutters

Garage Spaces 3.0

Pool None

Community Features Biking, Curbs, Fishing, Hiking, Lake, Suburban

View Y/N Yes

View City Lights, Golf Course, Hills, Lake, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Water

Building

Lot Description Sprinklers, Front Yard, Sloped Down, Sprinkler System, Yard, Back Yard

Sewer Public Sewer

Schools

High Schools San Marcos

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Natasha Nicolakakis

1561 La Plaza Drive San Marcos, CA 92078

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