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!)
For sale
Listing Provided by: Coldwell Banker Realty
$847,900
513 Smilax Rd, Vista, CA 92081
3beds
1,272sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.52 Acres Lot
$837,200 Zestimate®
$667/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New acNew composition roofHalf-acre lotCompletely upgraded kitchenRenovated bathroomCharming front yardWell apportioned lot
- 5 days |
- 1,515 |
- 145 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 08, 2026 at 04:06pm
Listing Provided by:
Deborah Harper DRE #01416157 debharper@cox.net,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Jodi Ross DRE #01355872 760-917-5080,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2603265
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)Tour with a local agent
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
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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: $667/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $596,194
- Annual tax amount: $7,468
- Date on market: 4/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$837,200
$795,000 - $879,000
$3,854/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $847,900+55.4%$667/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #NDP2603265 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2019 | Sold | $545,500-0.8%$429/sqft |
Source:  Glendale AOR ZDD #190045345 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2019 | Listed for sale | $550,000+52.8%$432/sqft |
Source: Atkin Homes #190045345 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2019 | Sold | $360,000-10%$283/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $400,000+188.8%$314/sqft |
Source: Your Real Estate Place #190019422 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/1998 | Sold | $138,500$109/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$4,931/mo
Principal & interest
$4104
Property taxes
$827
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10San Marcos Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10San Marcos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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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