San Marcos

The development of new San Marcos CA homes for sale is encouraged and controlled by a carefully drafted and constantly changing general master plan. This plan is overseen by the mayor and 4 city council members. The goal of this plan is to encourage business and development, while at the same time preserving the high quality of life in the area. The plan strives to keep the breathtaking beauty of the area by maintaining the natural ridgelines of the emerald hills. The plan also is designed to preserve the San Marcos Creek area which will be the home to much of the cities future growth.

People are drawn to San Marcos CA homes for sale by low unemployment, low property tax, and low crime rates, especially in the Lake San Marcos Homes area. Medical care is provided by two nearby major hospitals, Tri-City and Palomar.

San Marcos Homes

San Marcos Ca homes for sale are diversified by type, size, and age. Some of the planned communities offered in San Marcos are Discovery Hills, Santa Fe Hills, Walnut Hills, Twin Oak Valley Ranch, San Elijo Hills and Lake San Marcos. Find Twin Oaks Valley Ranch homes listings at Twin Oaks Valley Ranch MLS Search. See Discovery Hills homes at Discovery Hills MLS Search. San Elijo Hills is the newest planned development and is going to be 3400 homes built on over 2000 acres. This project will continue over the next 10 years. See Current Listings of San Elijo Hills Homes.

The Lake San Marcos real estate area is a unique community. It is San Diego’s only lake front community and it offers 2 golf courses, a country club, tennis, swimming, lake recreational activities, shops, a hotel and convention center.

The newest and only gated single family home community in Lake San Marcos is Varadero Homes. Varadero is located at the highest point in the Lake San Marcos, many of the homes have spectacular ocean, lake, or mountain views.

More San Marcos Information

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