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Sold for $800,000
    • Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty • Deborah Harper • Contact: 760-580-1804
    Bought with: Excel Realty & Mortgage, Inc
    $800,000

    513 Smilax Rd, Vista, CA 92081

    3beds
    1,272sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    0.52 Acres Lot
    $802,300 Zestimate®
    $629/sqft
    $3,891 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $802,300

    $738,000 - $866,000

    $3,891/mo

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    What's special

    New acNew composition roofHalf-acre lotCompletely upgraded kitchenRenovated bathroomCharming front yardWell apportioned lot
    On a rare occasion ~ a 3 BR, 2 bath single-story home ON acreage becomes available in Vista ~ South of the 78. This 1,272 SqFt home was renovated in 2019 and is now ready to become “Home Sweet Home” to its next owners. 2019 renovations include: completely upgraded kitchen, laminate flooring in main living areas, renovated bathroom, new AC, new dual paned windows, new composition roof and the addition of a bedroom and bath! Tucked onto the front portion of a half-acre lot, this mid-century home has a charming front yard and offers the perfect place to rejuvenate at the end of a long day! The possibilities for multi-generational living with this property are endless. An ADU? A tiny house? A pool? Bring your RV (30-amp RV hookup out back), your speed boat, your oversized work truck – it will all find a space on this well apportioned lot! As we speak ~ this lovely home is one of very few in the 92081 area of Vista, priced under 875k and couple with acreage! BONUS: San Marcos schools (Joli Ann Liechtag Elementary is less than a .25 mile away!)

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    Listed by:

    Deborah Harper DRE #01416157 debharper@cox.net,

    Coldwell Banker Realty,

    Jodi Ross DRE #01355872 760-917-5080,

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Bought with:

    Emil Meyer, DRE #01846604

    Excel Realty & Mortgage, Inc

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2603265MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,272 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 8
    • Parking features: Carport
    • Carport spaces: 2
    • Uncovered spaces: 6
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: 1
    • Patio & porch: Front Porch
    • Pool features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 0.52 Acres
    • Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Lawn, Rectangular Lot, Yard
    Details
    • Parcel number: 2171910800
    • Zoning: Residential
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Foundation: Raised
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1955

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Rural, Sidewalks
    Location
    • Region: Vista

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $629/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $596,194
    • Annual tax amount: $7,468
    • Date on market: 4/6/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 9 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/18/2026Sold$800,000-5.6%$629/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #NDP2603265 Report a problem
    4/16/2026Pending sale$847,900$667/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #NDP2603265 Report a problem
    4/6/2026Listed for sale$847,900+55.4%$667/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #NDP2603265 Report a problem
    9/13/2019Sold$545,500-0.8%$429/sqft
    Source: Glendale AOR ZDD #190045345 Report a problem
    8/15/2019Listed for sale$550,000+52.8%$432/sqft
    Source: Atkin Homes #190045345 Report a problem
    5/13/2019Sold$360,000-10%$283/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/11/2019Listed for sale$400,000+188.8%$314/sqft
    Source: Your Real Estate Place #190019422 Report a problem
    10/19/1998Sold$138,500$109/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,468 +5.1%$596,194 +2%
    2024$7,108 +1.7%$584,505 +2%
    2023$6,988 +1.2%$573,045 +2%
    2022$6,902 +1.5%$561,809 +2%
    2021$6,798 +0.9%$550,794 +1%
    2020$6,739 +219%$545,148 +180.1%
    2019$2,113 -21.6%$194,627 +2%
    2018$2,696 +1.2%$190,812 +2%
    2017$2,665 +1.3%$187,072 +2%
    2016$2,632 +1.1%$183,405 +1.5%
    2015$2,602 +1.8%$180,651 +2%
    2014$2,556 $177,113 +0.5%
    2013-- $176,314 +2%
    2012-- $172,858 +2%
    2011-- $169,469 +0.8%
    2010-- $168,203 -0.2%
    2009-- $168,604 +2%
    2008-- $165,299 +2%
    2007-- $162,059 +2%
    2006-- $158,882 +2%
    2005-- $155,767 +2%
    2004-- $152,713 +1.9%
    2003-- $149,915 +2%
    2002-- $146,976 +2%
    2001-- $144,095
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 92081

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Joli Ann Leichtag
    • Middle: San Marcos
    • High: San Marcos

    Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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