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$1,478,711$439 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $950,000 on Mar 24, 2006

12251 RANCHO HEIGHTS RD

PALA, CA 92059
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,370 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.3M low$1.6M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$950,000 · Mar 24, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,147 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,200,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$368,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$832,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,150,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.54
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
99
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
51
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
31
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
89
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySAN DIEGO
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Pauma SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 8.5 mi
H
Valley Center High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.3 mi

District: Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92059These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.374

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,546
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.73 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,238
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$124,260
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.17 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

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How this home compares

12251 Rancho Heights Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 82% of homes in San Diego County
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in San Diego County
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in San Diego County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Pala 92059
  • Newer than 86% of homes in San Diego County

What homes are worth in Pala 92059

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$507K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 80% of homes in Pala 92059.

How it measures up in Pala 92059

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pala 92059.

Estimated value$1,478,711
CheaperTypical $1,116,516Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$439
CheaperTypical $432Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area3,370 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,461 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size2.63 ac
SmallerTypical 5.32 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 12251 Rancho Heights Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePala 92059San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,478,71180% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43954% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than3,370 ft²77% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.63 ac13% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than200466% of homes86% of homes

About 12251 Rancho Heights Rd

How much is 12251 Rancho Heights Rd, Pala, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12251 Rancho Heights Rd, Pala, CA is $1,478,711 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,337,559 to $1,619,863. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12251 Rancho Heights Rd, Pala, CA last sell?

12251 Rancho Heights Rd, Pala, CA last sold on Mar 24, 2006 for $950,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12251 Rancho Heights Rd, Pala, CA?

12251 Rancho Heights Rd, Pala, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 3,370 square feet of living space.

When was 12251 Rancho Heights Rd, Pala, CA built?

12251 Rancho Heights Rd, Pala, CA was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.

What schools serve 12251 Rancho Heights Rd, Pala, CA?

12251 Rancho Heights Rd, Pala, CA is assigned to Pauma School (elementary), rated C-; Valley Center High School (high), rated C. All sit in Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12251 Rancho Heights Rd, Pala, CA compare to other homes in Pala 92059?

Among the 114 homes in Pala 92059, it is worth more than 80% of them ($1,478,711 against a typical $1,116,516), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($439 against a typical $432), it is bigger than 77% of them (3,370 ft² against a typical 2,461 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (2.63 ac against a typical 5.32 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (2004 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than 82% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12251 Rancho Heights Rd, Pala, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12251 Rancho Heights Rd, Pala, CA was $12,147. The county assessed it at $1,200,000.

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