According to historical legend, the San Luis Rey Mission flocks were robbed by a small band of Indians on April 25, “St. Mark’s Day,” in 1797. Fleeing the Spanish troops, the Indians escaped to the hills. In pursuit, the Spaniards came upon a fertile valley which they named Los Vallecitos de San Marcos (Little Valleys of Saint Mark) to honor the day of discovery In the late 1850s Major Gustavus French Merriam from Topeka, Kansas made the first permanent settlement. Merriam homesteaded 160 acres in the north Twin Oaks Valley, producing wine and honey.

In 1887 the San Marcos Land Company bought almost all of the San Marcos land and promptly divided the land into tracts. Soon the beautiful hills began attracting home-seekers. By 1896, San Marcos was a community with its own stores, post office, blacksmith and railroad depot. In 1905, the town had every convenience, including rural mail delivery and telephone service.

The City incorporated on January 28, 1963. Within a decade, San Marcos was the third fastest growing city in the state and the population almost doubled its population in the 80s. Growth has continued to boom in San Marcos, and the present population of the City is at 67,426.

With an average rainfall of 10 inches per year and the average temperature range being a high of 77 degrees and a low of 47 degrees, San Marcos - just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean and in the direct path of an ocean breeze - has beautiful weather on a daily basis, accommodating almost any recreational pursuit. San Marcos residents can take advantage of a wealth of recreational opportunities, including swimming, surfing, water-skiing and boating at some of the finest public beaches in America. Golf is available year-round on 22 golf courses within a 30-minute drive, including world-renowned Torrey Pines.

Because of these special qualities, you would expect San Marcos real estate to move quickly. Charming first-time or senior homes, executive and luxury villas, recreational properties for active lives and special view properties of all styles and sizes can be found within or near this community.

San Marcos real estate includes a wide variety of homes for sale, condos for sale, water access properties (waterfront, riverfront, lake view), active adult communities, horse farms and executive properties. Whether you're presently a home buyer or home seller, we're confident we can help you achieve your real estate goals.

For those new to the area, Earl Gervais and American Eagle Real Estate will provide the specialized services you deserve: a strong work ethic, personal real estate expertise to help define your needs, help with selecting and securing standard financing for your purchase, special technology, constant communication throughout the transaction, and more. Our many years living and working in the area, combined with our cumulative years of experience in real estate, means we can cover all aspects of your search, from existing homes for sale, properties for sale, lots, vacant land, new construction, 55-plus and retirement communities, investment properties, waterfront, golf and recreational properties, all the way to luxury villas, oceanside estates and executive homes.

So when you're ready to buy or sell real estate in or around San Marcos, California, please let Earl Gervais and American Eagle Real Estate help you purchase the home or property of your dreams. Contact us today!