3.36 AC Development Site in Vista – Ideal for Townhome or Small-Lot Residential Project

Highlights:

• General Plan Land Use: Medium Density Residential (R-M Zoning)
• ±3.36 Acre (146,361 SF) – Corner Lot with Flat Topography
• All Utilities to Site | No Replacement Housing Issues
• Located within the South Santa Fe Corridor Specific Plan Area
• Ideal for Townhome, Small-Lot, or Condominium Development
• Strong Market Fundamentals and Growing Population Base
• Proximity to Kaiser Permanente Vista, Tri-City Medical Center, and CSU San Marcos
• Excellent Access to Highway 78, Interstate 5, and Interstate 15

Description:

PartnersCRE is proud to exclusively present the Vista California Development located at 1351 S Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, California. This ±3.36-acre (146,361 SF) corner parcel, zoned R-M (Medium Density Residential), is prominently situated along the South Santa Fe Avenue Corridor—an area undergoing significant transformation under the City of Vista’s South Santa Fe Corridor Specific Plan. The property features topography, 290 feet of frontage, and full utility access, creating an ideal foundation for a streamlined and high-quality residential development opportunity.

Positioned within a rapidly growing North San Diego County submarket with a population exceeding 100,000 residents, the site sits directly across from a newly completed townhome community and is surrounded by housing, schools, and local retail amenities. Vista continues to experience strong demographic growth, supported by a median household income of approximately $78,800 within one mile, reflecting robust local demand for attainable and modern housing options.

The property’s R-M zoning offers flexibility for small-lot, townhome, or condominium projects, allowing builders to capture both for-sale and for-rent housing demand. With utilities to the street, no replacement housing requirements, and inclusion in an active redevelopment corridor, the site provides a clear entitlement path and favorable economics for a range of residential configurations. Its strategic proximity to major employment and educational hubs—Kaiser Permanente Vista, Tri-City Medical Center, and California State University San Marcos—further strengthens the project’s long-term viability and absorption potential.

Located minutes from North County Square, Vista Village Center, and LEGOLAND California, the property also enjoys excellent regional connectivity via Highway 78, Interstate 5, and Interstate 15. With its combination of scale, zoning, infrastructure readiness, and prime corner positioning within one of North County’s most active residential corridors, 1351 S Santa Fe Avenue represents a premier infill development opportunity offering both immediate feasibility and strong long-term appreciation potential.

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