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
1061 Arbor Ln San Marcos, CA 1061 Arbor Ln, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Condo/Coop	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 966 sq.ft.	$524,888	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.39% Traditional cash on cash: 2.65% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $2795 Airbnb ROI: -1.39% Traditional ROI: 2.65%
1866 Matin Cir #111 San Marcos, CA HOA includes unlimited water, landscaping & trash removal. Owned & renovated by INTERIOR D...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,750 sq.ft.	$889,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.16% Traditional cash on cash: 2.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $3963 Airbnb ROI: 0.16% Traditional ROI: 2.53%
825 Bel Esprit Cir San Marcos, CA This is an incredibly rare find in San Marcos offering the largest lot and best views in t...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,119 sq.ft.	$1,459,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 1.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $4532 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 1.52%
425 Autumn Dr #25 San Marcos, CA Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom open concept condo in the heart of San Marco's with mountai...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,114 sq.ft.	$489,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.37% Traditional cash on cash: 3.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $3052 Airbnb ROI: -1.37% Traditional ROI: 3.52%
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.	$845,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.84% Traditional cash on cash: 2.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $3324 Airbnb ROI: -0.84% Traditional ROI: 2.35%
204 WOODLAND Pkwy #217 San Marcos, CA Looking for an adorable, affordable condo near CSUSM/78 Freeway? Yep, this is the one! 2 b...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 940 sq.ft.	$499,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.24% Traditional cash on cash: 3.42% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $2984 Airbnb ROI: -1.24% Traditional ROI: 3.42%
827 Bayberry Ct San Marcos, CA Just the right size! One level detached home on a large pie shaped lot. In ground pool and...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,057 sq.ft.	$849,999	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.18% Traditional cash on cash: 2.36% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $3403 Airbnb ROI: 1.18% Traditional ROI: 2.36%
909 Richland Rd #52 San Marcos, CA A delightful home in the heart of San Marcosâs vibrant 55+ community. This spacious 2-be...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,664 sq.ft.	$509,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.9% Traditional cash on cash: 4.66% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $3456 Airbnb ROI: -0.9% Traditional ROI: 4.66%
1373 Topanga Dr 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%
2204 Saltbush Dr San Marcos, CA Brand new, energy-efficient home! The first-floor bed with full bath provides comfort for ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,781 sq.ft.	$799,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.98% Traditional cash on cash: 2.73% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $3769 Airbnb ROI: 0.98% Traditional ROI: 2.73%
2206 Saltbush Dr San Marcos, CA Brand new, energy-efficient home! The first-floor bed with full bath provides comfort for ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,781 sq.ft.	$791,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.01% Traditional cash on cash: 2.78% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $3769 Airbnb ROI: 1.01% Traditional ROI: 2.78%
912 Lindbergh Dr San Marcos, CA FULLY CUSTOM SKYLARK HOME ON A LARGE, ELEVATED LOT WITH VIEWS! Every inch of this 2022 hom...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,835 sq.ft.	$1,499,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.61% Traditional cash on cash: 1.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $5088 Airbnb ROI: -0.61% Traditional ROI: 1.6%
710 Casita Ln San Marcos, CA Four bedrooms PLUS bonus loft in the highly sought-after Santa Fe Hills community, tucked ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,035 sq.ft.	$1,199,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.4% Traditional cash on cash: 1.95% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $4622 Airbnb ROI: -0.4% Traditional ROI: 1.95%
891 Cayley Ave San Marcos, CA Stunning newer-build Next Gen home with attached entry-level ADU featuring private entranc...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,835 sq.ft.	$1,525,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.11% Traditional cash on cash: 1.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $5138 Airbnb ROI: -1.11% Traditional ROI: 1.1%
2004 Saltbush Dr 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.	$811,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.94% Traditional cash on cash: 2.81% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $3878 Airbnb ROI: 0.94% Traditional ROI: 2.81%
1804 Saltbush Dr 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.	$802,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.97% Traditional cash on cash: 2.86% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $3878 Airbnb ROI: 0.97% Traditional ROI: 2.86%
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 \| 2 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%
561 Chesterfield Circle San Marcos, CA New price improvement! This beautifully upgraded residence features granite kitchen counte...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,296 sq.ft.	$1,249,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.24% Traditional cash on cash: 1.78% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $4357 Airbnb ROI: -0.24% Traditional ROI: 1.78%
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.	$1,299,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 2.85% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $5653 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 2.85%
316 Crownview Ct San Marcos, CA Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac overlooking the Twin Oaks Golf Course, this exceptional two-...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,247 sq.ft.	$1,448,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.4% Traditional cash on cash: 0.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $3660 Airbnb ROI: -0.4% Traditional ROI: 0.83%
561 Chesterfield Cir San Marcos, CA 561 Chesterfield Cir, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,296 sq.ft.	$1,249,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.17% Traditional cash on cash: 1.22% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $3617 Airbnb ROI: -0.17% Traditional ROI: 1.22%
207 Palm Rd San Marcos, CA 207 Palm Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,497 sq.ft.	$739,200	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.69% Traditional cash on cash: 2.72% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $3177 Airbnb ROI: 1.69% Traditional ROI: 2.72%
893 Woodhaven Rd San Marcos, CA Discover your perfect sanctuary located in the exclusive Ridgeview Community. This move-in...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,274 sq.ft.	$1,424,999	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.47% Traditional cash on cash: 0.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $3576 Airbnb ROI: -0.47% Traditional ROI: 0.71%
1236 Corte Cielo San Marcos, CA 1236 Corte Cielo, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Single Family Residential	6 beds \| 5 baths \| 2,546 sq.ft.	$1,249,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 2.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $4995 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 2.47%
206 Palm Rd San Marcos, CA 206 Palm Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,781 sq.ft.	$798,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.44% Traditional cash on cash: 2.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $3333 Airbnb ROI: 1.44% Traditional ROI: 2.6%
1055 FICUS Ln San Marcos, CA 1055 FICUS Ln, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Townhouse	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 744 sq.ft.	$468,800	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.85% Traditional cash on cash: 1.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $932 Traditional Rental Income: $1999 Airbnb ROI: -1.85% Traditional ROI: 1.3%
1401 El Norte Pkwy #174 San Marcos, CA 1401 El Norte Pkwy Spc 174, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Single Family Residential	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,680 sq.ft.	$458,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.69% Traditional cash on cash: 4.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $3148 Airbnb ROI: -0.69% Traditional ROI: 4.74%
415 Mission Villas Rd San Marcos, CA 415 Mission Villas Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Townhouse	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,638 sq.ft.	$750,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.07% Traditional cash on cash: 2.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $3233 Airbnb ROI: 1.07% Traditional ROI: 2.16%
787 Cassou Rd San Marcos, CA 787 Cassou Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,120 sq.ft.	$1,679,800	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.23% Traditional cash on cash: 0.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $3015 Airbnb ROI: -0.23% Traditional ROI: 0.12%
545-551 Woodward St San Marcos, CA 545-551 Woodward St, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Multi Family	8 beds \| 6 baths \| 0 sq.ft.	$2,100,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.54% Traditional cash on cash: 1.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $7391 Airbnb ROI: -0.54% Traditional ROI: 1.99%
Easy St San Marcos, CA Easy St, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| 0 sq.ft.	$579,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.03% Traditional cash on cash: 1.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $809 Traditional Rental Income: $1601 Airbnb ROI: -1.03% Traditional ROI: 1.03%
1541 Indian Summer Ct San Marcos, CA 1541 Indian Summer Ct, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,497 sq.ft.	$793,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.83% Traditional cash on cash: 2.54% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $3274 Airbnb ROI: 0.83% Traditional ROI: 2.54%
1548 Loma Alta San Marcos, CA 1548 Loma Alta, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Single Family Residential	5 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,006 sq.ft.	$989,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 1.49% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3239 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 1.49%
971 Borden Rd #118 San Marcos, CA 971 Borden Rd #118, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Manufactured Home	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,242 sq.ft.	$399,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.57% Traditional cash on cash: 6.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $3037 Airbnb ROI: 4.57% Traditional ROI: 6.1%
916 Lindbergh Dr San Marcos, CA 916 Lindbergh Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,175 sq.ft.	$1,600,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.76% Traditional cash on cash: 0.61% Airbnb Rental Income: $2629 Traditional Rental Income: $4051 Airbnb ROI: -0.76% Traditional ROI: 0.61%
909 Richland Rd #134 San Marcos, CA 909 Richland Rd #134, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Manufactured Home	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,536 sq.ft.	$489,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.5% Traditional cash on cash: 4.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $3184 Traditional Rental Income: $3196 Airbnb ROI: 2.5% Traditional ROI: 4.1%
Residence 1 Plan San Marcos, CA Residence 1 Plan, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Single Family Residential	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,215 sq.ft.	$679,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.62% Traditional cash on cash: 2.79% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $2969 Airbnb ROI: -0.62% Traditional ROI: 2.79%
909 Richland Rd #79 San Marcos, CA 909 Richland Rd #79, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Manufactured Home	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,540 sq.ft.	$449,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.05% Traditional cash on cash: 4.26% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $3052 Airbnb ROI: -1.05% Traditional ROI: 4.26%
155 Las Flores #36 San Marcos, CA 155 Las Flores #36, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Manufactured Home	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 800 sq.ft.	$334,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.54% Traditional cash on cash: 5.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $2361 Airbnb ROI: 0.54% Traditional ROI: 5.47%
1401 W El Norte Pkwy #282 San Marcos, CA 1401 W El Norte Pkwy #282, San Marcos, CA 92069 \| Manufactured Home	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,396 sq.ft.	$550,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.83% Traditional cash on cash: 3.73% Airbnb Rental Income: $1202 Traditional Rental Income: $3157 Airbnb ROI: -0.83% Traditional ROI: 3.73%

Real Estate investment in San-marcos, CA

There are 237 properties for sale in the city of San Marcos . The median list price in San Marcos is $767,000 and the average price per square foot is $427. In February 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in San Marcos is 2.00%. The average monthly rental income in San Marcos is $3,266.

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

There are 237 investment properties available for sale in San-marcos.

In 2026, 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

1061 Arbor Ln

San Marcos, CA

2 beds | 2 baths | 966 sq.ft.

$524,888

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.39%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.65%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1202

Traditional Rental Income: $2795

Airbnb ROI: -1.39%

Traditional ROI: 2.65%

1866 Matin Cir #111

San Marcos, CA

4 beds | 2 baths | 1,750 sq.ft.

$889,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.16%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.53%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2629

Traditional Rental Income: $3963

Airbnb ROI: 0.16%

Traditional ROI: 2.53%

825 Bel Esprit Cir

San Marcos, CA

5 beds | 3 baths | 2,119 sq.ft.

$1,459,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 1.52%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $4532

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 1.52%

425 Autumn Dr #25

San Marcos, CA

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,114 sq.ft.

$489,900

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.37%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.52%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1202

Traditional Rental Income: $3052

Airbnb ROI: -1.37%

Traditional ROI: 3.52%

1088 Deer Springs Rd

San Marcos, CA

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

$845,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.84%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.35%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1202

Traditional Rental Income: $3324

Airbnb ROI: -0.84%

Traditional ROI: 2.35%

204 WOODLAND Pkwy #217

San Marcos, CA

2 beds | 2 baths | 940 sq.ft.

$499,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.24%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.42%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1202

Traditional Rental Income: $2984

Airbnb ROI: -1.24%

Traditional ROI: 3.42%

827 Bayberry Ct

San Marcos, CA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,057 sq.ft.

$849,999

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.18%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.36%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3184

Traditional Rental Income: $3403

Airbnb ROI: 1.18%

Traditional ROI: 2.36%

909 Richland Rd #52

San Marcos, CA

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,664 sq.ft.

$509,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.9%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.66%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1202

Traditional Rental Income: $3456

Airbnb ROI: -0.9%