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$685,412$472 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $207,000 on Jan 12, 2000

1521 KATELLA WAY

ESCONDIDO, CA 92027
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,453 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$685K
$636K low$735K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$207,000 · Jan 12, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,663 (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.$324,489 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$92,775
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$231,714
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$318,127

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.45
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
71
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
43
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
24
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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Oak Hill Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Orange Glen High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Hidden Valley Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Escondido Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92027These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.216

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.58,613
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.840 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,889
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,211
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.18 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

1521 Katella Way 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 less than 74% of homes in San Diego County
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in San Diego County
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Midway
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Midway

What homes are worth in Escondido 92027

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

This home
$335K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Escondido 92027.

How it measures up in Escondido 92027

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Escondido 92027.

Estimated value$685,412
CheaperTypical $705,454Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$472
CheaperTypical $447Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,453 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,471 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 1521 Katella Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMidwayEscondido 92027San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$685,41260% of homes45% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47247% of homes62% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than1,453 ft²65% of homes49% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac53% of homes42% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than198785% of homes68% of homes57% of homes

About 1521 Katella Way

How much is 1521 Katella Way, Escondido, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1521 Katella Way, Escondido, CA is $685,412 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $635,823 to $735,001. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1521 Katella Way, Escondido, CA last sell?

1521 Katella Way, Escondido, CA last sold on Jan 12, 2000 for $207,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1521 Katella Way, Escondido, CA?

1521 Katella Way, Escondido, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,453 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 1521 Katella Way, Escondido, CA built?

1521 Katella Way, Escondido, CA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old.

What schools serve 1521 Katella Way, Escondido, CA?

1521 Katella Way, Escondido, CA is assigned to Oak Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Orange Glen High School (high), rated C-; Hidden Valley Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Escondido Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1521 Katella Way, Escondido, CA compare to other homes in Escondido 92027?

Among the 13,943 homes in Escondido 92027, it is worth more than 45% of them ($685,412 against a typical $705,454), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($472 against a typical $447), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,453 ft² against a typical 1,471 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1987 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than 26% 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 1521 Katella Way, Escondido, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 Katella Way, Escondido, CA was $3,663. The county assessed it at $324,489.

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