About this home

Welcome to 781 Joy Ct, San Marcos-a home showcasing elegance, thoughtful design, and distinctive architectural details. Soaring 10-foot ceilings, crown molding, bullnose corners, travertine flooring, and decorative wrought-iron railings create a refined interior. The kitchen features built-in appliances, a Viking refrigerator, two sinks, and a breakfast nook, while a wine cellar adds a special touch for entertaining. A first-floor mini suite offers flexibility for guests or multigenerational living. Upstairs, the primary suite features separate walk-in closets and a retreat-style bathroom. Two secondary bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, while another bedroom enjoys its own private bath. A spacious balcony provides additional room to relax and unwind. Built-in surround-sound speakers, central vacuum, a laundry chute, and a three-car garage add everyday comfort and convenience. Outdoors, discover more than 30 fruit trees in a variety of varieties-a distinctive setting for enjoying homegrown harvests.

Facts and features

Schools

• Discovery Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.6 mi

  10

• San Marcos High School

  high · 9-12 · 1.5 mi

  8

• San Elijo Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 2.5 mi

  7

• Valley Christian School

  elementary · K-6 · 1.0 mi

• San Marcos Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 1.0 mi

  2

• Valley Christian School

  elementary · K-8 · 1.1 mi

Price history

• Oct 18, 2026 · Listed$2,195,000
• Jul 28, 2021 · Sold$1,400,000
• Sep 23, 2005 · Sold$1,079,000

Tax history

• 2025$20,764 tax · $1,515,403 assessed
• 2024$19,514 tax · $1,485,690 assessed
• 2023$18,950 tax · $1,428,000 assessed
• 2022$18,485 tax · $1,400,000 assessed
• 2021$13,765 tax · $1,000,000 assessed
• 2020$14,805 tax · $1,110,000 assessed
• 2019$14,619 tax · $1,100,000 assessed
• 2018$13,812 tax · $1,050,000 assessed

Home value

$1,909,000

• Collateral Analytics$1,909,000
• Quantarium$2,182,770
• Cotality$1,808,200

Where it is