1561 La Plaza Drive

Off Market

1561 La Plaza Drive

Lake San Marcos CA 92078

4327 sq. ft.

46173 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $2,492,849

Drew Davis, last sold this property on 08 September 2026 after 53 days on market.

Overview

Perched atop more than an acre in the coveted hills of Lake San Marcos, 1561 La Plaza Drive is a truly rare offering where exceptional design, timeless craftsmanship, and breathtaking panoramic views come together. Overlooking Lake San Marcos and the surrounding mountains, this extensively reimagined estate offers remarkable privacy while remaining just minutes from golf, dining, restaurants, shopping, and the lake. Filled with natural light, the home lives primarily as a single-level residence with soaring ceilings, an open-concept floor plan, and expansive living spaces designed to showcase the spectacular views from nearly every room. Every detail reflects an uncompromising commitment to quality, from the Italian stone finishes to the custom Western windows and doors, highlighted by a dramatic pivot entry door. The chef's kitchen features top-of-the-line JennAir appliances and opens seamlessly to the main living areas. The expansive primary suite offers a sitting area, spa-inspired bath, and walk-in closet. Configured originally as three bedrooms, the home also includes multiple bonus spaces ideal for a guest retreat, home office, fitness studio, game room, or abundant storage. Designed for comfort, efficiency, and wellness, the home features owned solar, a brand-new HVAC system, a Waterdrop X12 reverse osmosis system, and a Super V whole-house air filtration system. The grounds are equally impressive, with approximately 150 mature trees and specimen plantings—including avocado, citrus, macadamia, cherimoya, magnolias, and more—creating a private botanical sanctuary. A three-car garage and permits to build an ADU where one previously existed (buyer to verify) provide outstanding flexibility and future potential. Offering an exceptional combination of design, construction quality, privacy, square footage, and panoramic views, 1561 La Plaza Drive represents an extraordinary value and a one-of-a-kind opportunity.

Features

4 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

3 carspaces

3 garage spaces

4327 sq. ft. floor area

46173 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom single-family properties sold in Lake San Marcos over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 1561 La Plaza Drive is $1.4m.

Median value

$1.4m

Estimated value range

$787k - $3.68m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

decrease over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Lake San Marcos. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 1561 La Plaza Drive

2026

Sold

$2,492,849

08 Sep 2026 by Drew Davis, of Compass

2025

Sold

$2,100,000

05 Jun 2025 by Vicki Yourczek, of RE/MAX Hometown, Realtors

2023

Sold

$1,125,000

12 Jul 2023 by Kirk Williams, of Century 21 Masters

Happy sellers in Lake San Marcos

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95% of sellers in Lake San Marcos reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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Local market activity for 4 bedroom single-family properties in Lake San Marcos

In the last 12 months, 87 four-bedroom single-family properties similar to 1561 La Plaza Drive, have been sold.

This represents a 19% increase in four-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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