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Introducing a community of stylish townhomes in San Marcos, CA.
This amenity-rich community offers homeowners endless opportunities to have fun.
Let your furry friends roam and play freely in the exclusive community dog park.
Experience a variety of local parks, restaurants, and shopping just moments away from the Cielo community.
The community garden fosters opportunities to build connections with neighbors.
Cielo by Meritage Homes is now selling in San Marcos, CA.
Expertly designed, state-of-the-art kitchens crafted with style and functionality in mind.
The open-concept floorplans create a seamless flow, keeping everyone connected.
The spacious primary suites create a private oasis to rest and rejuvenate.
Every home comes standard with energy-efficient features that help you save more and live better.
The dedicated dining space creates the perfect setting for meaningful connections over meals.
Own a Cielo home and enjoy the best of both worlds with quick-close, turnkey convenience.
Each Cielo home features a quick-close timeline, so you can start enjoying your dream home sooner.
Spacious, chef-inspired kitchens fully equipped with a suite of Whirlpool® appliances.
The open floorplans offer a perfect balance of space and connectivity, bringing everyone together.
Private primary suites offer residents a peaceful retreat and a place to truly make their own.
Start your day with ease in the spacious primary bathroom, designed for effortless mornings.
Our Closing-Ready Guarantee means your Cielo home will close in 60 days or less.
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Cielo

301 Lotus Drive, San Marcos, CA, 92069

by Meritage Homes

From $680,000 This is the starting price for available plans and quick move-ins within this community and is subject to change.

  • 2-3 Beds
  • 2.5-4.5 Baths
  • 2 Garages
  • 1,215 - 1,781 SqFt
  • 6 Total homes
  • 3 Floor plans

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Fixed interest rate

National Sales Event—Now Extended

Now extended through October 31, take advantage of a 2/1 buydown and enjoy a 2.99% interes...

Now extended through October 31, take advantage of a 2/1 buydown and enjoy a 2.99% interest rate for year 1, a 3.99% interest rate for year 2, and a 4.99% (5.75% APR) interest rate years 3-30 on select homes. T&Cs apply. This offer runs through 10/31/2025.

National Sales Event—Now Extended

Community highlights

Community amenities

  • Park

  • Playground

Community description

Cielo, in San Marcos, CA, is the place for your carefree SoCal life. Offering stylish townhomes with spacious, open-concept floorplans, chef-inspired kitchens, primary suites with walk-in closets and covered decks. Homeowners will benefit from Cielo's turnkey, move-in ready features such as included Whirlpool® appliances and whole home blinds.

Green program

Setting the standard for Energy Efficiency

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Community location & sales center
Cielo

Cielo
Meritage Homes
301 Lotus Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069

888-320-7774

Sales Agent

Robert Felix, Samantha Bishop

Hours

Sun-Tue 10am-6pm; Wed 1pm-6pm; Thu-Sat 10am-6pm

Available homes

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Floor plans (3)

Residence 1 floor plan

Residence 1

From $680,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,215 SqFt
  • Floor plan
Residence 2 floor plan

Residence 2

From $719,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,497 SqFt
  • Floor plan
Residence 3 floor plan

Residence 3

From $799,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,781 SqFt
  • Floor plan

Quick move-ins (6)

1802 Saltbush Drive (Residence 1)

1802 Saltbush Drive (Residence 1)

$680,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,215 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
2003 Saltbush Drive (Residence 2)

2003 Saltbush Drive (Residence 2)

$719,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,497 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
2407 Saltbush Drive (Residence 2)

2407 Saltbush Drive (Residence 2)

$734,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,497 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
2203 Saltbush Drive (Residence 2)

2203 Saltbush Drive (Residence 2)

$745,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,497 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
2206 Saltbush Drive (Residence 3)

2206 Saltbush Drive (Residence 3)

$799,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,781 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
2204 Saltbush Drive (Residence 3)

2204 Saltbush Drive (Residence 3)

$810,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,781 SqFt
  • Quick move-in

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Community location & sales center

301 Lotus Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069

888-320-7774

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Amenities

  • Overall information

Community & neighborhood

Local points of interest

  • Legoland
  • San Diego Zoo & Safari Park
  • South Lake Park
  • Shadowridge Golf Club
  • Lake San Marcos
  • Dixon Lake
  • Twin Oaks Golf Course
  • Discovery Lake
  • California Center for the Arts

Community services & perks

  • HOA fees: Unknown, please contact the builder
  • Playground
  • Park

Nearby schools

San Marcos Unified School District

Elementary school.  Grades KG to 5.

  • Public school
  • Teacher - student ratio: 1:24
  • Students enrolled: 715

660 Camino Magnifico, San Marcos, CA, 92069

760-290-2199

Middle school.  Grades 6 to 8.

  • Public school
  • Teacher - student ratio: 1:20
  • Students enrolled: 931

650 W Mission Rd, San Marcos, CA, 92069

760-290-2500

High school.  Grades 9 to 12.

  • Public school
  • Teacher - student ratio: 1:26
  • Students enrolled: 2893

1 E Mission Hills Ct, San Marcos, CA, 92069

760-290-2700

Actual schools may vary. We recommend verifying with the local school district, the school assignment and enrollment process.

Builder details

Meritage Homes

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Open the door to Life. Built. Better.® with an experienced homebuilder known for quality construction, designer-curated interiors, award-winning energy efficiency and a simplified buying process. Since 1985, Meritage Homes® has delivered more than 180,000 homes across Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Take the next step toward your dream home and discover the Meritage difference.

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This listing's information was verified with the builder for accuracy 09/29/2025