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#ND25108477, Lee Arnold, Listing office: Benchmark Properties
$999,000 List price
946 Carriage Dr San Marcos, CA 92069
4 beds
3 full
2,119 sqft
0.2 acres
$471 / sqft
House
Property details
About 946 Carriage Dr
Beautifully Updated 4-Bedroom Home on Spacious Cul-de-Sac Lot – No HOA! Nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac, this charming 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers a rare combination of privacy, space, and thoughtful updates—plus no HOA and a 3-car garage. Sitting on an expansive lot, the home features a bright, open floor plan with soaring ceilings, a formal entry, combined living and dining spaces, and a cozy family room with a fireplace. The kitchen exudes cottage-style charm and offers ample storage and functionality. A bedroom and full bathroom on the main level provide ideal flexibility for guests or a home office. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite boasts vaulted ceilings, dual mirrored closets, and a luxurious soaking tub. Both upstairs bathrooms have been fully remodeled, with brand-new tile, plumbing, vanities, lighting, mirrors, paint, and flooring, plus barn door on Primary —completed July 8, 2025. Two additional bedrooms complete the upper level. Major system updates already completed include: Roof replaced approx. 10 years ago. New A/C condenser and furnace approx. 7 years ago. Windows and sliding doors replaced within the last 10 years approx. The large backyard offers endless potential—room for a pool, play structure, ADU, or outdoor entertaining. Conveniently located near top-rated schools, shopping, dining, and major highways, this home is move-in ready with all the big-ticket items already done. Home is virtually staged in some photos where stated "Virtually Staged". Bathrooms are as they are in the home, real not staged.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,119 sqft
Lot size0.2035 Acres
Year built1979
MLS #NDP2505349
Attached garage3 spaces
FireplaceFamily Room
ViewNeighborhood
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Interior: Bedroom on Main Level
- Fireplace: Family Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: No
- View: Neighborhood
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $999,000
- Price/SqFt: $471
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,170
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Mulberry to Lamplighter to left Carriage, home is on the left.
- Year Built: 1979
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,119 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.2035 Acres
- MLS Number: NDP2505349
- MLS Name: CRMLS
- Office Name: Palisade Realty Inc.
- Office Email: debbielawes@mac.com
- Listing Agent: Debbie Lawes
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 1989 | Home Sold | $208,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $200,486 | $2,170 |
| 2023 | $196,556 | $2,128 |
| 2022 | $192,703 | $2,097 |
| 2021 | $188,925 | $2,061 |
| 2020 | $186,989 | $2,041 |
| 2019 | $183,324 | $1,952 |
| 2018 | $179,730 | $1,952 |
| 2017 | $176,207 | $1,912 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Richland Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•910 Borden Rd
6
Twin Oaks Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.5 mi
•1 Cassou Rd
4
San Marcos Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.6 mi
•1 Tiger Way
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $123,641. The most common annual income of people living in San Marcos, CA is between $100k-200k. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
18%
<35k
23%
35k-100k
33%
100k-200k
26%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
15%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
39%
Married, No Kids
39%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Symphony or Opera
Hiking/backpacking
Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Chico's
Nordstrom Rack
Brooks Brothers
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Chipotle
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Mazda
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Rock
Sports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 946 Carriage Dr
The listing price of 946 Carriage Dr property is $999,000.
The property 946 Carriage Dr is a house located in San Marcos, California, 92069.
Active Listing: 946 Carriage Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 946 Carriage Dr are: Richland Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Twin Oaks Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), San Marcos Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Woodland Park Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), San Marcos Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Mission Hills High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Foothills High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Twin Oaks High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,170 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on October 10, 1989 for $208,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 946 Carriage Dr has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 946 Carriage Dr is 2,119 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 946 Carriage Dr is 1979.
This home is located at 946 Carriage Dr in San Marcos, CA and zip code 92069. This 2,119 square foot home, which was built in 1979, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 31, 2025 and is currently priced at $999,000.
While more than 6 listings in San Marcos, CA in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 6 listings sold at asking price, and more than 19 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in San Marcos, CA between May and June 2025 increased by 7.4%. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $957,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 23 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.