534 Tam O Shanter Dr, San Marcos, California 92069, San Marcos, 92069 - 3 bed, 2 bath
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534 Tam O Shanter Dr
San Marcos, California 92069
ACTIVE
CONDITION: GOOD
3Beds
2Baths
1,193Sq Ft
10,017Lot Size
Property Price
LIST PRICE$839,900
EST. MARKET VALUE
$906,840
7% BelowMARKET VALUE
SUMMARY
FULL_VERSION
This Single Family Residence is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $839,900—positioned well below the $906,841 Fair Market Value by 7%. This valuation gap offers $66,941 in Instant Equity for the buyer. Featuring an Excellent Outdoor Living Space with a custom pool, spa, and panoramic mountain views, the home maintains a Condition Rating of 3. Located near top-rated schools like Knob Hill Elementary, this property is an ideal acquisition for Owner-Occupants or first-time buyers seeking a move-in ready lifestyle.
SEO VERSION
Rare San Marcos ranch home with panoramic mountain views, custom pool, and spa. Listed at $839,900 with instant equity. Near top-rated schools. Move-in ready!
Estimated Market Value
$906,840+$66,940 Equity Potential
Based on Realkey algorithm analyzing recent comparable sales in San Marcos.
Comparable Sales Map
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
Map unavailable.
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 534 Tam O Shanter Dr Subject | $839,900* List Price | 3 | 2 | 1,193 | $760 | - |
A 1321 Shadow Hills Court Sold | $925,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,329 | $696 | 0.3 mi |
B 1422 Cottonwood Court Sold | $905,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,340 | $675 | 0.3 mi |
C 1403 Shadow Hills Dr Sold | $740,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,340 | $552 | 0.3 mi |
D 1596 Rambla Puesta Sold | $860,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,366 | $630 | 0.2 mi |
E 1524 Brook Road Sold | $750,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,479 | $507 | 0.1 mi |
F 1109 Harwich Drive Sold | $950,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,464 | $649 | 0.7 mi |
G 222 Avenida Chapala Sold | $855,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,541 | $555 | 0.4 mi |
H 1263 Via Teresa Active | $899,000 List Price | 3 | 2 | 1,319 | $682 | 0.4 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Condition Analysis
See Full ReportOVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Good
TeardownExcellent
Property is move-in ready.
While built in 1974, the property is well-maintained and move-in ready. It features significant updates including custom hardwood flooring, an upgraded designer tiled primary bathroom, and a kitchen equipped with newer LG stainless steel appliances. The exterior systems, including the pool, spa, and built-in BBQ area, appear to be in functional, high-quality condition.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- High Available Lot Utilization
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 10017, living area = 1193.
- Premier Outdoor Living
The property features an exceptional backyard oasis with a custom flagstone-decked pool, spa, built-in BBQ, and fire pit, offering a high-end entertainment space rarely found at this price point.
- Elevated Panoramic Views
Situated at the highest point of the neighborhood on an expansive 10,000 sq ft lot, the home provides unobstructed westerly and northern mountain views that enhance privacy and value.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- Compact Primary Footprint
The core living area of 1,193 square feet is relatively small for a three-bedroom home, which may feel restrictive for families requiring larger communal indoor spaces.
- Vintage Infrastructure
Built in 1974, the property may necessitate future capital expenditures for aging systems or cosmetic updates to align the 50-year-old structure with modern energy efficiency standards.
About 534 Tam O Shanter Dr
Rare Find! Beautiful Single Story Ranch Style Home on Prime Elevated View Lot with Custom Designed Below Ground Flagstone Decked Pool & Spa, all Surrounded by Designer Flagstone Patio, Built-in BBQ w/Sink & Refrig, Tastefully Enhanced with a Custom Wraparound Select Tile Dining Bar w/Ceramic Tile Trim! To Complete this Expansive Well Designed Backyard Entertainment area, Enjoy the Warmth of the Circular Built-in Flagstone Fire Pit w/2 Stone Benches! Nestled at the Highest Point on one of the Quietest Streets in the Serene Woodland Park Neighborhood of San Marcos, Situated on a very Private Elevated 10,000 sq ft Lot with Unobstructed Westerly & Northern Mountain Views, this Single Story Gem includes 2 Large Shade Trees + 2 Manicured Privacy Hedges on each side of Front Yard! Warm Interior Features include Custom Designed Hardwood Floors throughout (except, foyer, kitchen & baths), Fully Equipped Country Chef's Kitchen with Select Tile Flooring & newer LG SS Range/Oven/Microwave along with Rolling Butcher Block w/Cabinet! The Comfortable Primary Suite Features Upgraded Designer Tiled Bath/Shower w/Traditional French Doors Opening Direct into Large Fully Enclosed Deck/Bonus Room! Enjoy this Nicely Equipped Added Entertainment Space, Including Built-in Bar + Wet Bar & Refrig...Increasing Total Living Area by apprx 400 sq ft! With Extra Room on both sides of house including a 'dog run', you can relax & enjoy entertaining in your Outdoor Living Space in the heart of San Marcos close to top rated schools, shopping, dining & entertainment! Washer/Dryer Included! Please Visit ASAP!
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1974
- Lot Size
- 10,017 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 3
- Total Bathrooms
- 2 (2 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
San Marcos Unified Schools
Knob Hill Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.3 mi
7/10
Woodland Park Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 0.4 mi
6/10
Mission Hills High School
Grades 9-12 • 1.3 mi
6/10
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Square foot | 1,193 | 2,318.709 |
| Lot Size | 10,017 | 6,909.226 |
| Price | $839.9K | $1.19M |
| Price per sq ft | $704 | $552 |
| Built year | 1974 | 1998 |
| HOA | $0 | $165 |
| Days on market | 25 | 46 |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Aug 15, 2026
$839,900
Initial Listing
Sold
Jun 20, 2019
$490,000
Public Record