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438 Richland Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069
$525,000·1 bd·San Diego MLS #NDP2608476
Every completed rebate is published: see all 249 closings.
Listing data from San Diego MLS. Rebate estimate calculated by Arrivva.
How the rebate is calculated
- Buyer-broker fee at 2%
- $10,500
- Buyer-broker fee at 3%
- $15,750
- Arrivva flat fee
- - $9,750
- Estimated rebate range
- $0 to $6,000
*Estimate only. Actual rebate may vary based on final price, lender requirements, MLS rules, and broker policies. How the rebate works
438 Richland RoadSan Marcos, CA 92069




Attention Investors, Renovators & Visionaries! This is a rare opportunity to restore, renovate, or reimagine a piece of San Marcos history. Situated on approximately 0.25 acre per public records, this 858 sq. ft. home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath per public records, plus a bonus room with potential for use as a third bedroom, office, or flex space. Built in 1923 per appraisal (a County Assessor correction reflecting this date is in process). Due to its current condition, the property may not meet Conventional, FHA, or VA lending guidelines; a cash purchase is recommended. Sold in present, as-is condition. A standout feature is the three-story tank house, a rare surviving structure reflecting the agricultural roots of the historic Richland Valley. The interior was informally converted at some point with a kitchen on the ground floor, sleeping areas on the two levels above, and an attached bathroom added to the rear. This space does not appear to reflect permitted construction and should not be relied upon as habitable square footage; the structure shows significant wear and is being sold strictly as-is, with restoration potential for buyers looking to bring it back to code. Given the age and current condition of the structures, visitors are encouraged to exercise care while touring the property and to conduct a thorough inspection, including structural evaluation, prior to submitting an offer. The home predates the neighboring former Hollandia Dairy lands, portions of which are now home to Mission Hills High School and Hollandia Park a fascinating link between the property's past and today's surrounding community. The generous quarter-acre lot offers room to expand, add, or reimagine the site, appealing to buyers with a vision beyond the existing footprint, and includes various mature fruit trees. The location adds to the opportunity: minutes from Palomar College and Cal State San Marcos, with easy access to Highway 78, local shopping, and dining, and approximately 2025 minutes to North County beaches. With North City and other development ongoing, San Marcos continues to grow. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities.
| 6 days ago | Listing updated with changes from the MLS® | |
| 7 days ago | Listing first seen on site |
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Last checked 2026
*Estimate only. Actual rebate may vary based on final price, lender requirements, MLS rules, and broker policies.
Questions about this listing
- How much could a buyer get back on 438 Richland Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069?
- Arrivva estimates a buyer rebate of $0 to $6,000 on this listing. The buyer-broker fee, typically 2 to 3% of the price, goes back to you minus Arrivva's flat $9,750 fee. Every completed rebate is published on the Arrivva results page. See every completed closing
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