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San Marcos, CA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in San Marcos
San Marcos is a popular city in California, just north of San Diego. Its ideal location and warm weather have made it an attractive option for retirees. The city has a small town…
San Marcos is a popular city in California, just north of San Diego. Its ideal location and warm weather have made it an attractive option for retirees. The city has a small town feel, and plenty of greenspaces and beaches on the coast.
San Marcos Climate & Geography
San Marcos is a coastal city, located in Southern California. Summers are sunny and warm, while temperatures in the winter rarely reach freezing. Residents can expect less rain than the national average and over 200 sunny days a year.
San Marcos is a built-out suburb of San Diego. It consists of mostly flat land and many large bodies of water and coastline.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment In San Marcos
San Marcos is home to many outdoor attractions ranging from state parks to beaches, and even vineyards. The most prominent of these are Double Peak Park, Discovery Lake, Jack’s Pond Park & Nature Center.
There are also a number of golf courses around the city. San Marcos also has plenty of breweries and wineries, including a local favorite, RIP Current Brewing. San Marcos is less than an hour away from San Diego where residents can go and enjoy the amenities of a bigger city.
San Marcos Cost of Living & Taxes
Much like the rest of California, the cost of living in San Marcos is higher than the national average. The housing cost is well above the median for the U.S. Other categories such as groceries, utilities, and transportation are all higher than national averages.
California does not tax Social Security income but the majority of other retirement benefits are taxable. Residents over 65, can claim an extra $118 exemption that comes right off their tax bill. The state sales tax in California is 6 percent and San Marcos does add a 1.75 percent tax on that rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
In San Marcos, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in San Marcos has 169 homes, the largest has 2000 homes, and the average communities consists of 1084 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in San Marcos. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Las Brisas Pacificas is a gated communities with 169 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in San Marcos stay on the market for around 399 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $917,226, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Lake San Marcos average around $1,189,452, while homes in Las Brisas Pacificas average around $645,000.
14 communities near San Marcos
69 homes near San Marcos
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,762 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,056 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,484 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,688 sq ft
|Townhouse
1 beds
|1 baths
|574 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|4 baths
|1,911 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,925 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,564 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,041 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,628 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,649 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,787 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,546 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,056 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,807 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,056 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,106 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,106 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,440 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,680 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|2 baths
|936 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,513 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,160 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,787 sq ft
|Townhouse
5 beds
|5 baths
|3,920 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,022 sq ft
|House
5 beds
|3 baths
|2,357 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,488 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|2 baths
|936 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,056 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,288 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,787 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,464 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,302 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,444 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,634 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
Frequently Asked Questions
In San Marcos, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in San Marcos has 169 homes, the largest has 2000 homes, and the average communities consists of 1084 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in San Marcos. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Las Brisas Pacificas is a gated communities with 169 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in San Marcos stay on the market for around 399 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $917,226, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Lake San Marcos average around $1,189,452, while homes in Las Brisas Pacificas average around $645,000.
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