729 Merit Dr
San Marcos, CA 92078
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Bedrooms
4
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Bathrooms
3
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Square Feet
2,471 sq ft
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Available
Available Aug 7
About This Home
4 Bedroom, 3 bath home in the gated Rancho Tesoro Community. Kitchen includes all appliances, a 5-burner gas stove, and tons of cabinet space. Master bath has soaking tub, walk in shower, and dual sinks. Loft space upstairs is large enough to be an additional living room. One bedroom downstairs. Downstairs bathroom has a walk in shower. Low maintenance back yard has built in barbecue, fire pit, large patio area, and turf grass area. Laundry room includes washer and dryer. Carpet in the bedrooms and hard surface in living areas. Two car attached garage. Home has central AC and solar! Community has pool and tot lot. Close to Cal State San Marcos. Easy access to Hwy-78 and San Elijo. One small dog may be allowed upon approval and additional security deposit. $40 Screening fee per Adult 18 yrs and older For more information contact: Spangler Realty 3088 Pio Pico Dr., Ste.101 Carlsbad, Ca. 92008 DRE License#: 01222003 The material in this advertisement and on our website has been prepared by Spangler Realty, Inc. The material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. While we do our best to keep this information regularly updated, it is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Unique Features
- Community Pool
- gated community
- Tot Lot
729 Merit Dr is a house located in San Diego County and the 92078 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Marcos Unified School District attendance zone.
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Move-In
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Security Deposit - RefundableCharged per unit.$5,100
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Due at Move-In
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Dogs
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Allowed
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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.
House Features
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Range
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
Contact
- Listed by Spangler Realty | Spangler Realty
- Phone Number
- Contact
Tucked between Escondido and Carlsbad in San Diego's North County, San Marcos has built a real identity around education, outdoor access, and a laid-back pace that feels distinctly Southern Californian without the coastal price tag. California State University San Marcos and Palomar College anchor the city's energy and economy, drawing students, faculty, and a steady stream of businesses that have grown up around both campuses. Neighborhoods like San Elijo Hills offer a town center with a walkable main street feel, while Discovery Hills puts residents close to lake trails and open hillsides. The University District near Cal State San Marcos has evolved into the North City corridor, with newer development giving that part of town a more polished, connected character.
The rental landscape reflects this variety, ranging from well-appointed apartment communities near campus transit stops to townhomes and garden-style residences in quieter hillside pockets.
Learn more about living in San Marcos- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Community Pool
- gated community
- Tot Lot
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 12.5 mi |
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Transportation options available in San Marcos include Cal State San Marcos, located 1.7 miles from 729 Merit Dr. 729 Merit Dr is near San Diego International, located 35.7 miles or 47 minutes away.
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.2 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 22 min | 11.9 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 12.1 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 16.1 mi |
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Drive: | 29 min | 16.9 mi |
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Drive: | 25 min | 17.8 mi |
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 47 min | 35.7 mi |
Time and distance from 729 Merit Dr.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 22 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
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Palomar College Arboretum
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
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Del Dios Preserve
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.3 mi |
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Felicita County Park
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.7 mi |
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Kit Carson Park
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Drive: | 17 min | 11.1 mi |
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Santa Margarita Preserve
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Drive: | 17 min | 11.1 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 11.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 12.8 mi |
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 37 min | 22.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 45 min | 31.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 50 min | 39.0 mi |