




1045 Cima Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
Stunning, turnkey custom-upgraded home offering privacy, panoramic views, and resort-style living in the highly desirable Discovery Hills area. Set on an elevated lot with sweeping views of the City of San Marcos and surrounding hills, this property delivers both tranquility and everyday convenience. Thoughtfully renovated and meticulously maintained, the home features custom cherry wood cabinetry with walnut finish throughout, soft-close drawers and doors, and high-end finishes at every turn. The chef’s kitchen, with wrap around bar is a true centerpiece, showcasing a Thermador Freedom induction cooktop, double ovens with steam capability, a dedicated steam oven in the island, extensive pull-outs, custom storage solutions, and designer fixtures. The flexible floor plan includes multiple living areas, a lower level with potential for a separate suite, and a private primary retreat with ensuite up with balcony access to the backyard. This unique floorplan features a staggered split-level design with a half-flight between living areas, creating a dynamic layout while maintaining the scale of a two-story. Outdoor living is exceptional, featuring an Endless Pools E700 swim spa under a custom redwood pavilion, a Caldera Kauai hot tub, and a fully landscaped yard with mature fruit trees. Enjoy San Marcos fireworks from your own driveway and take advantage of the privacy created by a 100-foot easement and generous spacing between neighboring homes. Additional highlights include 42 owned solar panels (two systems), on-demand water heater, engineered hickory wood flooring, travertine in baths and laundry, solid core doors, Brazilian mahogany entry door, pellet stove, and wood-burning fireplace. The property is near several trail heads and hiking trails to near by Discovery Lake, and only minutes from CSUSM, Kaiser & Palomar Medical facilities, Lake San Marcos, shopping, with easy access to HWY 78. Hurry, this is a rare opportunity to own a highly customized home with incredible views, privacy, and lifestyle amenities that are hard to find at this price point.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,447
Lot Size
20,130 sqft
Year Built
1979
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
1
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
2
MLS #
NDP2604479
Interior Features
Attic
Fireplace
Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Pellet Stove
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Cooling
Central Air
Total Parking Spaces
8
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
6
Attached Garage
Yes
Lot Features
Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinkler System, Sloped Up
Pool Features
See Remarks
Sewer
Public Sewer
Biking, Foothills, Gutters, Hiking, Lake, Park
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Flood Risk
Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone
Wildfire Risk
Moderate — near wildland-urban interface
Heat Risk
Low — moderate summer temperatures
Earthquake Risk
Southern California seismic zone
Based on price, location, and features
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