Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in San Marcos, CA

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Investment Property for Sale in San Marcos, CA

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
211 Woodland Pkwy #112 San Marcos, CA Located just minutes from Hollandia Park and quick access to CA-78 and I-15. This 2 BR, 2 ...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 940 sq.ft.	$459,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.18% Traditional cash on cash: 3.63% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $2880 Airbnb ROI: -1.18% Traditional ROI: 3.63%
1088 Deer Springs Rd San Marcos, CA - 10.74 ac with 1,295 sq ft 2 bedroom custom house (officially 1,191 sq ft, 1 bedroom) - 1...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,295 sq.ft.	$848,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.84% Traditional cash on cash: 2.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $3324 Airbnb ROI: -0.84% Traditional ROI: 2.34%
1373 Topanga Drive San Marcos, CA PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! Rare Find!! Beautiful and better than new single-story in the highly...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,991 sq.ft.	$1,235,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.87% Traditional cash on cash: 0.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $3624 Airbnb ROI: -0.87% Traditional ROI: 0.55%
2003 Saltbush Drive San Marcos, CA Brand new, energy-efficient home! Homeowners will love the open-concept floorplan, spaciou...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,497 sq.ft.	$719,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.28% Traditional cash on cash: 3.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $3737 Airbnb ROI: 1.28% Traditional ROI: 3.18%
1401 El Norte Pkwy unit: Spc 60 #Spc 60 San Marcos, CA Gorgeous, newly remodeled, move-in ready two bedroom, two bath home located in the highly ...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,560 sq.ft.	$449,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.19% Traditional cash on cash: 6.77% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $3581 Airbnb ROI: 0.19% Traditional ROI: 6.77%
1802 Saltbush Drive San Marcos, CA Brand new, energy-efficient home! This open-concept floorplan is perfect for connecting wi...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,215 sq.ft.	$679,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.15% Traditional cash on cash: 2.79% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $3308 Airbnb ROI: -1.15% Traditional ROI: 2.79%
1524 Brook Road San Marcos, CA Energy-Efficient Oasis with Pool & Direct Park Access! Welcome to this beautifully upgr...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,479 sq.ft.	$750,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.23% Traditional cash on cash: 3.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $3555 Airbnb ROI: 1.23% Traditional ROI: 3.45%
422 W San Marcos Blvd unit: 153 #153 San Marcos, CA Crisp, modern, and move-in ready-this updated townhome in gated Villa Aspara backs to open...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,482 sq.ft.	$699,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.88% Traditional cash on cash: 3.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $3743 Airbnb ROI: 1.88% Traditional ROI: 3.84%
710 Casita Ln San Marcos, CA Gorgeous home in highly desirable Santa Fe Hills located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Offering a...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,035 sq.ft.	$1,250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.29% Traditional cash on cash: 1.96% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $4622 Airbnb ROI: -0.29% Traditional ROI: 1.96%
891 Cayley Ave San Marcos, CA Bask in the refinement of this stunning newer build, Next Gen home. Entry level attached A...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,835 sq.ft.	$1,568,800	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.81% Traditional cash on cash: 1.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $5138 Airbnb ROI: -0.81% Traditional ROI: 1.34%
334 Mission Terrace Ave San Marcos, CA Beautifully upgraded 3-bedroom, 3-bath, tri-level condo located in San Marcos. This home o...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,469 sq.ft.	$759,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.78% Traditional cash on cash: 2.51% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $3693 Airbnb ROI: 0.78% Traditional ROI: 2.51%
762 Hillsboro Way San Marcos, CA A Rare San Marcos Find: Big, Beautiful, and Truly Move-In Ready Tucked into an exceptional...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,522 sq.ft.	$1,350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 2.68% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $5653 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 2.68%
210 Woodland Parkway #138 San Marcos, CA Step into this modern 1-bed/1-bath condo in Mission Park, offering a bright, open and airy...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 651 sq.ft.	$399,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.73% Traditional cash on cash: 3.31% Airbnb Rental Income: $932 Traditional Rental Income: $2475 Airbnb ROI: -1.73% Traditional ROI: 3.31%
2284 Sunshine Mountain Road San Marcos, CA Overlooking this enchanting vineyard is a magnificent 7,789 square foot estate home that b...	5 beds \| 6 baths \| 7,789 sq.ft.	$6,890,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.19% Traditional cash on cash: 0.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $10334 Airbnb ROI: -1.19% Traditional ROI: 0.03%
2406 Saltbush Drive San Marcos, CA Brand new, energy-efficient home available NOW! The first-floor bed with full bath provide...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,781 sq.ft.	$799,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.98% Traditional cash on cash: 2.95% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $3930 Airbnb ROI: 0.98% Traditional ROI: 2.95%
1213 Baker Street San Marcos, CA Newly built modern San Elijo Townhome in a Prime Location! Experience the best of coastal ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,768 sq.ft.	$989,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.39% Traditional cash on cash: 2.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $4068 Airbnb ROI: 0.39% Traditional ROI: 2.14%
1219 E Barham Dr unit: Spc 81 #Spc 81 San Marcos, CA DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS ONE!!! LAND OWNED property, this 2011 Home with 2 large bedrooms and ...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,608 sq.ft.	$474,999	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.73% Traditional cash on cash: 6.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $4055 Airbnb ROI: -0.73% Traditional ROI: 6.56%
1329 San Pablo Court San Marcos, CA Incredible Pool Home with Paid Solar and Lake View on the Golf Course in Highly Desirable ...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,087 sq.ft.	$1,819,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.05% Traditional cash on cash: 0.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $4063 Airbnb ROI: -1.05% Traditional ROI: 0.18%
1184 Highbluff Ave San Marcos, CA Located in the highly sought-after gated community of Westridge in San Elijo Hills, this b...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,316 sq.ft.	$874,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.27% Traditional cash on cash: 1.63% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $3569 Airbnb ROI: 0.27% Traditional ROI: 1.63%
1159 E Elfin Forest Road E San Marcos, CA Life is peaceful in the heart of San Marcos! This rare listing in Village Square at San ...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,480 sq.ft.	$750,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.33% Traditional cash on cash: 2.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $3731 Airbnb ROI: -1.33% Traditional ROI: 2.84%
307 Calle De Portola San Marcos, CA Best price per square foot in San Marcos. Extremely well maintained home tucked away at t...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,445 sq.ft.	$1,099,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.27% Traditional cash on cash: 1.81% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $4040 Airbnb ROI: 0.27% Traditional ROI: 1.81%
1648 Via Brisa Del Lago San Marcos, CA BUY THIS HOME, I'LL BUY YOURS! Seller will consider concessions up to 4% AND a 2/1 rate bu...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,725 sq.ft.	$874,999	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.51% Traditional cash on cash: 3.57% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $4138 Airbnb ROI: 1.51% Traditional ROI: 3.57%
483 Gadget San Marcos, CA This home is ready for a Quick Move-In and includes backsplash and flooring already instal...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,429 sq.ft.	$1,203,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.05% Traditional cash on cash: 2.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $4663 Airbnb ROI: -0.05% Traditional ROI: 2.33%
550 Echo Lane San Marcos, CA Welcome to 550 Echo Lane, I'm so glad you're here. The moment you step inside, you'll feel...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,971 sq.ft.	$1,550,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.46% Traditional cash on cash: 1.24% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $4451 Airbnb ROI: -0.46% Traditional ROI: 1.24%
1234 Sunrise #101 San Marcos, CA Great opportunity to own in the desirable community of Sunrise in San Marcos. This sought ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,501 sq.ft.	$735,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.42% Traditional cash on cash: 2.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $3852 Airbnb ROI: 0.42% Traditional ROI: 2.45%
1175 La Moree Rd #85 San Marcos, CA Nestled high on the hill this fantastic home has great views of the mountains in the dista...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,440 sq.ft.	$475,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.72% Traditional cash on cash: 5.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $3509 Airbnb ROI: -0.72% Traditional ROI: 5.35%
1812 Mountain Laurel Road San Marcos, CA This home is a three-story townhome and is host to a convenient bedroom on the first floor...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,704 sq.ft.	$749,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.66% Traditional cash on cash: 3.28% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $3836 Airbnb ROI: 0.66% Traditional ROI: 3.28%
340 Beaker Road San Marcos, CA This home is ready for a quick Move-In and has backsplashes and Upgraded flooring already ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,615 sq.ft.	$852,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.04% Traditional cash on cash: 2.89% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $3933 Airbnb ROI: 1.04% Traditional ROI: 2.89%
1916 FAIRWAY CIRCLE Drive San Marcos, CA Price Improvement!! Beautiful Golf Course Condo in Fairway Knolls Welcome to this in...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,150 sq.ft.	$565,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.14% Traditional cash on cash: 3.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $3158 Airbnb ROI: -1.14% Traditional ROI: 3.3%
1246 Rue Cap Ferrat San Marcos, CA Welcome to 1246 Rue Cap Ferrat, a beautifully situated single story residence in the all-i...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,383 sq.ft.	$999,999	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.54% Traditional cash on cash: 1.21% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $3364 Airbnb ROI: -1.54% Traditional ROI: 1.21%
1459 Lighthouse Road San Marcos, CA Welcome to 1459 Lighthouse Rd, an exceptional Westcliffe residence in the heart of San Eli...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 4,181 sq.ft.	$2,250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.94% Traditional cash on cash: 1.07% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $6190 Airbnb ROI: -0.94% Traditional ROI: 1.07%
1560 Caminito Aguar San Marcos, CA This turnkey condo in the Panorama community at Lake San Marcos is a true standout. Though...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,076 sq.ft.	$699,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.75% Traditional cash on cash: 2.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $3334 Airbnb ROI: -1.75% Traditional ROI: 2.12%
1588 Glencrest Drive San Marcos, CA Pending. Accepting Backup.Panoramic ocean. lake, mountain views. Private, quiet, gated cul...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,413 sq.ft.	$1,888,800	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.67% Traditional cash on cash: 0.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $4608 Airbnb ROI: -0.67% Traditional ROI: 0.82%
1227 Sunrise Vw unit: 105 #105 San Marcos, CA Owned solar! This contemporary, 3-story, end-unit townhome in the gated Sunrise community ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,501 sq.ft.	$720,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.78% Traditional cash on cash: 4.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $4040 Airbnb ROI: 1.78% Traditional ROI: 4.12%
1664 Sagewood Way San Marcos, CA Want a home with a VIEW? Want a home you can walk to the town center? Want a home on a cul...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,950 sq.ft.	$1,535,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.42% Traditional cash on cash: 1.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $4756 Airbnb ROI: -0.42% Traditional ROI: 1.52%
1806 Mountain Laurel Road San Marcos, CA This three-story townhome, which is ready for a Quick Move-In, features a convenient bedro...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,826 sq.ft.	$784,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.86% Traditional cash on cash: 3.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $4188 Airbnb ROI: 0.86% Traditional ROI: 3.84%

Real Estate investment in San-marcos, CA

There are 44 properties for sale in the city of San Marcos . The median list price in San Marcos is $836,450 and the average price per square foot is $421. In December 2025, the average monthly cash on cash return in San Marcos is 3.00%. The average monthly rental income in San Marcos is $3,854.

San-marcos, CA Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 44 investment properties available for sale in San-marcos.

In 2025, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is San Marcos.

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in San-marcos with average rental income of $2,629.

Your search for investment property begins and ends here

Investment Property for Sale in San Marcos, CA

211 Woodland Pkwy #112

San Marcos, CA

2 beds | 2 baths | 940 sq.ft.

$459,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.18%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.63%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1202

Traditional Rental Income: $2880

Airbnb ROI: -1.18%

Traditional ROI: 3.63%

1088 Deer Springs Rd

San Marcos, CA

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,295 sq.ft.

$848,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.84%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.34%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1202

Traditional Rental Income: $3324

Airbnb ROI: -0.84%

Traditional ROI: 2.34%

1373 Topanga Drive

San Marcos, CA

4 beds | 2 baths | 1,991 sq.ft.

$1,235,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.87%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.55%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2629

Traditional Rental Income: $3624

Airbnb ROI: -0.87%

Traditional ROI: 0.55%

2003 Saltbush Drive

San Marcos, CA

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,497 sq.ft.

$719,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.28%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.18%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3184

Traditional Rental Income: $3737

Airbnb ROI: 1.28%

Traditional ROI: 3.18%

1401 El Norte Pkwy unit: Spc 60 #Spc 60

San Marcos, CA

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,560 sq.ft.

$449,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.19%

Traditional cash on cash: 6.77%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1202

Traditional Rental Income: $3581

Airbnb ROI: 0.19%

Traditional ROI: 6.77%

1802 Saltbush Drive

San Marcos, CA

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,215 sq.ft.

$679,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.15%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.79%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1202

Traditional Rental Income: $3308

Airbnb ROI: -1.15%

Traditional ROI: 2.79%

1524 Brook Road

San Marcos, CA

4 beds | 2 baths | 1,479 sq.ft.

$750,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.23%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.45%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2629

Traditional Rental Income: $3555

Airbnb ROI: 1.23%

Traditional ROI: 3.45%

422 W San Marcos Blvd unit: 153 #153

San Marcos, CA

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,482 sq.ft.

$699,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.88%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.84%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3184

Traditional Rental Income: $3743

Airbnb ROI: 1.88%