Prominence Apartments
601 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd,
San Marcos, CA 92078
$2,798 - $3,196
2 Beds
Villa Serena
339-340 Marcos St,
San Marcos,
CA
92069
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About Villa Serena
Located in the heart of beautiful San Marcos, this family-friendly gated community offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes at affordable prices. Residents of Villa Serena enjoy a wide variety of community amenities, including a swimming pool, a basketball court, a community center for resident services and events, an outdoor play area, and onsite laundry facilities. The Hope through Housing Foundation offers an onsite after-school program for children and teens. Villa Serena is located near retail, restaurants, parks, and so much more.
Villa Serena is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92069 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Marcos Unified attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Pool
Laundry Facilities
Playground
Clubhouse
- Laundry Facilities
- Property Manager on Site
- Clubhouse
- Pool
- Playground
- Basketball Court
- Gameroom
- Gated
- Grill
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
Location
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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 | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 9.9 mi |
Villa Serena is within 19 minutes or 1.0 miles from Palomar College. It is also near USAHS and CSU San Marcos.
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
59 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
675 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,183 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,893 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 1-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
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Transportation options available in San Marcos include San Marcos Civic Center, located 0.6 mile from Villa Serena. Villa Serena is near San Diego International, located 35.3 miles or 46 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 19 min | 11.0 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 12.5 mi |
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Drive: | 21 min | 14.1 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 15.8 mi |
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Drive: | 28 min | 17.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 46 min | 35.3 mi |
Time and distance from Villa Serena.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
Villa Serena has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Palomar College Arboretum
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Del Dios Preserve
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.5 mi |
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Felicita County Park
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.3 mi |
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Rancho Guajome Adobe
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Drive: | 15 min | 9.3 mi |
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Kit Carson Park
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Drive: | 16 min | 10.7 mi |
Villa Serena has 5 parks within 10.7 miles, including Palomar College Arboretum, Del Dios Preserve, and Felicita County Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 7.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 9.3 mi |
Villa Serena is 7.0 miles from Palomar Health Downtown Campus, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Tri - City Medical Center.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 36 min | 22.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 43 min | 29.5 mi |
Villa Serena is 22.3 miles from USMC Air Station Miramar, and is convenient to other military bases, including Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
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339-340 Marcos St
San Marcos, CA 92069