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$1,020,023$747 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $652,000 on Dec 7, 2020

1960 ELM RIDGE DR

VISTA, CA 92081
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,366 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
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

$1M
$955K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$652,000 · Dec 7, 2020
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$433,423
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$346,738
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.55%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$521,600
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE · recorded Dec 7, 2020
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$65,000
SPRING EQ LLC

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,960 (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.$719,855 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$371,539
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$348,316
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$705,741

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.
87
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
36
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
15
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.0.15
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(7)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

H
Rancho Buena Vista High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Lake Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Madison Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Vista Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92081These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.206

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,824
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,099 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,227
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,628
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1960 Elm Ridge Dr 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 72% of homes in Vista 92081
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Vista 92081
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Vista 92081
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in San Diego County

What homes are worth in Vista 92081

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

This home
$458K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 72% of homes in Vista 92081.

How it measures up in Vista 92081

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vista 92081.

Estimated value$1,020,023
CheaperTypical $883,221Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$747
CheaperTypical $506Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,366 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,725 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 1960 Elm Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVista 92081San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,020,02372% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$74796% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,366 ft²22% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac28% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than198846% of homes59% of homes

About 1960 Elm Ridge Dr

How much is 1960 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1960 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA is $1,020,023 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $954,595 to $1,085,451. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1960 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA last sell?

1960 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA last sold on Dec 7, 2020 for $652,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1960 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA?

1960 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,366 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 1960 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA built?

1960 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.

What schools serve 1960 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA?

1960 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA is assigned to Rancho Buena Vista High School (high), rated B-; Lake Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Madison Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Vista Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1960 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA compare to other homes in Vista 92081?

Among the 7,934 homes in Vista 92081, it is worth more than 72% of them ($1,020,023 against a typical $883,221), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($747 against a typical $506), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,366 ft² against a typical 1,725 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1988 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than 62% 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 1960 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1960 Elm Ridge Dr, Vista, CA was $7,960. The county assessed it at $719,855.

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