The Property is located on E. Mission Rd., just east of Twin Oaks Valley Rd., providing very convenient access to the 78 Freeway and is just 1.5 miles from Cal State University, San Marcos. This was one of the first areas in San Marcos to develop and primarily consists of single family homes. The area has neighborhood serving commercial including Nordahl Marketplace as well as significant park space including the 30 acre Hollandia Park, the 2 acre Knob Hill Park and the 11 acre Woodland Park.

A master parks and trails program, exceptional community recreation programs, City/school district cooperative programs, access to lakes, beaches and cultural programs enhance the quality of life that residents enjoy in San Marcos.

Mission 316 includes 93 three-story units in a combination of stacked flats, townhomes and courtyard homes. There are 54 flats / townhomes in a total of 12 buildings, including six 6–plexes, two 4-plexes, two triplex, and two duplex. In addition to the flats, there are 39 courtyard homes in a total of 9 buildings, including two 8–plexes, one 7-plex, two 4-plexes, and four duplexes.