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$3,320 / Month

1540 Grandon Ave

San Marcos, CA 92078

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Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,082 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Fitness Center
RV or Boat Storage in Community
RV Parking in Community
Clubhouse
End Unit
Private Yard

1540 Grandon Ave

About This Home

$3,100 deposit, Available Now

Rarely available single story,3 bedroom townhome located in West San Marcos and within walking distance of San Marcos High,Groceries,Restaurants,and more! With just one shared wall,this home feels like a standalone house,boasts a free flowing layout,dishwasher,microwave,range/oven,and a built-in trash and recycling drawer. Includes your very own laundry room and washer,dryer,and refrigerator can be provided if needed. Enter through a private patio from your one car garage or assigned parking space directly in back of your unit. Plenty of street parking as well as some reserved Guest parking. The complex Playground,Clubhouse,Gym room,and Pool & Spa is within walking distance,meanwhile Bradley Park is just around the corner. Easy access to the 78 Freeway and directly connects to Carlsbad through Palomar Airport Road,giving you beach access in under 20 minutes drive! San Marcos also includes many new amenities and restaurants being added to North City which is just a few minutes away along with a short drive to Cal State San Marcos or Palomar College. Lots to offer in this well connected neighborhood! MLS# 2600708

1540 Grandon Ave is a townhome located in San Diego County and the 92078 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Marcos Unified attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1984

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

3 Bedrooms

Home Design

Stucco Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Tile Flooring 1-Story Property Dining Area 1,082 Sq Ft Home Wired For Data

Kitchen

Oven or Range Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Gas Dryer Hookup

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 1/1/26 Tenant pays for electricity, gas, other/remarks

Lot Details

End Unit Private Yard No Unit Above or Below

Outdoor Features

Stone Porch or Patio

Parking

1 Car Attached Garage Assigned Parking Garage Door Opener

Utilities

Forced Air Heating System Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Clubhouse

Overview

RV Parking in Community Lake Park Terrace Community San Marcos Subdivision

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Recreation

Fitness Center RV or Boat Storage in Community Community Pool Community Spa Tennis Courts Community Playground Recreational Area

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $3,100

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

Listed by Jeana H Boulos | Shoemaker Realty
Phone Number
Source

San Diego MLS

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Heating
Dishwasher

Microwave
Tile Floors

Pool

City - San Marcos

San Marcos, located in North County San Diego, combines suburban living with educational opportunities. Home to California State University San Marcos and Palomar College, the city maintains a welcoming community atmosphere while serving as an educational center. The rental market includes apartments near the university district and residential communities in San Elijo Hills and Discovery Hills. Current rental trends show average prices of $2,324 for one-bedroom units and $2,707 for two-bedrooms, with slight adjustments occurring across different unit sizes in the past year.

Notable landmarks include Lake San Marcos and its hillside cross, which illuminates the evening skyline. Walnut Grove Park features the historic Williams Barn, offering a glimpse into the area's agricultural past. The developing Creek District and University District complement established areas like Twin Oaks Valley, known for its hiking trails and open spaces.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Palomar College	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
CSU San Marcos	Drive:	9 min	4.7 mi
USAHS	Drive:	9 min	4.9 mi
MiraCosta College, Oceanside	Drive:	14 min	9.2 mi

1540 Grandon Ave is within 6 minutes or 2.7 miles from Palomar College. It is also near CSU San Marcos and USAHS.

Schools

La Mirada Academy

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

936 Students

Attendance Zone

North Coastal Consortium Schools

Public Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades K-12

59 Students

Nearby

High Tech Middle North County School

Charter Middle School

Grades 6-8

336 Students

Nearby

San Marcos High

Public High School

Grades 9-12

3,380 Students

Attendance Zone

Valley Christian School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

132 Students

Nearby

Applied Scholastics Academy North County

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

Nearby

The Country School

Private Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

22 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in San Marcos include Palomar College, located 2.2 miles from 1540 Grandon Ave. 1540 Grandon Ave is near San Diego International, located 34.0 miles or 47 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Palomar College	Drive:	4 min	2.2 mi
Buena Creek	Drive:	6 min	3.3 mi
San Marcos Civic Center	Drive:	6 min	3.6 mi
Cal State San Marcos	Drive:	8 min	4.5 mi
Escondido Avenue	Drive:	8 min	5.3 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Carlsbad Poinsettia	Drive:	15 min	8.8 mi
Encinitas	Drive:	19 min	10.3 mi
Carlsbad Village	Drive:	19 min	10.4 mi
Solana Beach	Drive:	24 min	15.2 mi
Oceanside Transit Center	Drive:	22 min	15.2 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
San Diego International	Drive:	47 min	34.0 mi

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Minimal Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1540 Grandon Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Grandon Village	Walk:	4 min	0.3 mi
Rancho San Marcos Village	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Palomar Plaza	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi

1540 Grandon Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Palomar College Arboretum	Drive:	4 min	2.2 mi
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center	Drive:	12 min	7.5 mi
Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center	Drive:	15 min	8.2 mi
San Diego Botanic Garden	Drive:	17 min	9.2 mi
Del Dios Preserve	Drive:	17 min	10.5 mi

1540 Grandon Ave has 5 parks within 10.5 miles, including Palomar College Arboretum, Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center, and Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Tri - City Medical Center	Drive:	12 min	8.7 mi
Palomar Health Downtown Campus	Drive:	14 min	9.6 mi
Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas	Drive:	19 min	11.1 mi