$835,000For sale
521 Shadow Hills Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069 · MLS# 260023321SD
Listing courtesy of Redfin Corporation- 4Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,479Sq Ft
- 1979Year Built
About This Home
Lovely single-story home in the heart of San Marcos, ideally situated in the well-cared-for Woods neighborhood. Recent improvements add both comfort and value, including a brand-new HVAC system, a newer roof replaced in 2022, replacement windows and sliding doors, refreshed backyard landscaping, and owned solar. Offering four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, this inviting home combines comfortable everyday living with thoughtful updates, flexible spaces, and a convenient location close to many of the area’s everyday essentials. Enter to discover a welcoming living room highlighted by a large picture window that fills the space with natural light and a fireplace that creates a warm, comfortable focal point. A quaint front patio adds charm and provides a pleasant spot to enjoy a morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day. The dining area flows seamlessly into the kitchen, creating an easy, connected layout for both daily living and entertaining. The kitchen features crisp white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and counter seating illuminated by pendant lighting, offering a casual place for meals, conversation, or homework. A built-in media station in the dining and kitchen area adds valuable functionality for organizing schedules, working from home, or managing everyday tasks. Outside, the spacious and private backyard offers even more room to enjoy. With no rear neighbors and the property backing to the community park, the setting feels open and peaceful. A large patio creates plenty of space for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the generous grassy area provides room for play, pets, or simply relaxing outdoors. There is also ample space to personalize the yard with additional landscaping, garden beds, flowers, or other outdoor features. A two-car garage provides additional storage and everyday convenience. The Woods HOA offers a community park, biking and hiking trails, a playground, and a basketball court. The home is also just down the street from Woodland Park Middle School and Woodland Park & Pool, and close to grocery stores, Costco, coffee shops, restaurants, Highway 78, colleges, and much more. With its single-level layout, spacious backyard, inviting indoor-outdoor flow, and convenient San Marcos location, this home offers a comfortable setting with room to enjoy today and personalize for the future.
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Property at a Glance: 521 Shadow Hills Drive
This single family residence property at 521 Shadow Hills Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069 is for sale at $835,000. The home has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,479 square feet of living space. It was built in 1979 and sits on a lot of 0.15 acres. That comes to about $565 per square foot. Reach out to set up a showing or ask for more details about this home.
Snapshot
- Status
- For sale
- Price
- $835,000
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1979
- Square Feet
- 1,479
- Lot Size
- 0.15 acres
- Days on Market
- 18
- MLS #
- 260023321SD
- Price per Sq Ft
- $565
- County
- San Diego
- Subdivision
- San Marcos
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521 Shadow Hills Drive is in the San Marcos neighborhood of San Marcos, CA. Ask Brad & Karen Mattonen about other homes for sale in San Marcos and what nearby homes have sold for.
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Local facts
Facts and context beyond the MLS description
What the numbers say about 521 Shadow Hills Drive and the San Marcos area around it.
Current market context
How this home compares in San Marcos
- $565This home per sq ft
- $523Median per sq ft
- 58Homes for sale like it
- 1Average days on market
At $565 per square foot, 521 Shadow Hills Drive is priced about 8% above the $523 median for 4 bedroom homes for sale in San Marcos now.
Nearby sold homes
Recent sold homes near this property
Homes that sold within 1.25 miles of 521 Shadow Hills Drive in the last 6 months, at a median price of $857,500.
| Address | Sold | Home | Sold price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1318 Shadow Hills Court | May 5, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,614 sqft | $955,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 1321 Shadow Hills Court | May 13, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,329 sqft | $925,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 1223 Rock Springs Rd. | Aug 19, 2026 | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,738 sqft | $950,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 1422 Cottonwood Court | Jun 11, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,340 sqft | $905,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 1403 Shadow Hills Dr | Jul 21, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,340 sqft | $740,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 329 Calle Adela | Jul 21, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,064 sqft | $727,777 | 0.2 mi |
| 294 Candera Lane | Sep 1, 2026 | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,649 sqft | $810,000 | 0.3 mi |
| 1453 Via Dorado | Sep 14, 2026 | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,278 sqft | $775,000 | 0.3 mi |
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Listing timeline
Price and status history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Active | $835,000 |
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