438 Richland Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Allstars
Listed by: martin quiroz
Office: real brokerage technologies855-450-0442
MLS#:NDP2608476
Source:CRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$525,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$611.89
About this home
Attention Investors, Renovators & Visionaries! This is a rare opportunity to restore, renovate, or reimagine a piece of San Marcos history. Situated on approximately 0.25 acre per public records, this 858 sq. ft. home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath per public records, plus a bonus room with potential for use as a third bedroom, office, or flex space. Built in 1923 per appraisal (a County Assessor correction reflecting this date is in process). Due to its current condition, the property may not meet Conventional, FHA, or VA lending guidelines; a cash purchase is recommended. Sold in present, as-is condition. A standout feature is the three-story tank house, a rare surviving structure reflecting the agricultural roots of the historic Richland Valley. The interior was informally converted at some point with a kitchen on the ground floor, sleeping areas on the two levels above, and an attached bathroom added to the rear. This space does not appear to reflect permitted construction and should not be relied upon as habitable square footage; the structure shows significant wear and is being sold strictly as-is, with restoration potential for buyers looking to bring it back to code. Given the age and current condition of the structures, visitors are encouraged to exercise care while touring the property and to conduct a thorough inspection, including structural evaluation, prior to submitting an offer. The home predates the neighboring former Hollandia Dairy lands, portions of which are now home to Mission Hills High School and Hollandia Park — a fascinating link between the property's past and today's surrounding community. The generous quarter-acre lot offers room to expand, add, or reimagine the site, appealing to buyers with a vision beyond the existing footprint, and includes various mature fruit trees. The location adds to the opportunity: minutes from Palomar College and Cal State San Marcos, with easy access to Highway 78, local shopping, and dining, and approximately 20–25 minutes to North County beaches. With North City and other development ongoing, San Marcos continues to grow. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities....
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Home facts
- Year built:1923
- Listing ID #:NDP2608476
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 11, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:1
- Full bathrooms:1
- Living area:858 sq. ft.
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shingle
- Year built:1923
- Building area:858 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.25 Acres
- Construction Materials:Wood Siding
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:Mission Hills
- Middle school:Woodland Park
- Elementary school:Richman
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$525,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$611.89
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Outside
- Amenities:All Bedrooms Down
Parking
- Total parking spaces:6
- Parking description:Unpaved
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