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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $8,350,000 on Oct 29, 2013

246 N EMERALD DR

VISTA, CA 92083
0
Baths
8,560 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.
2.05 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,350,000 · Oct 29, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$136,477 (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.$10,057,427 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,019,664
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,037,763
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,860,223

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.28
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
35
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.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountySAN DIEGO
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

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
Grapevine Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Madison Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Rancho Buena Vista High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Vista Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92083These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.207

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,675
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,730 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,042
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,552
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 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

246 N Emerald 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Vista 92083
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in San Diego County

How it measures up in Vista 92083

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vista 92083.

Living area8,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,410 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2.05 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 246 N Emerald Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVista 92083San Diego County
Living areabigger than8,560 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2.05 ac80% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than197951% of homes40% of homes

About 246 N Emerald Dr

When did 246 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA last sell?

246 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA last sold on Oct 29, 2013 for $8,350,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 246 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA built?

246 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old.

What schools serve 246 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA?

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

How does 246 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA compare to other homes in Vista 92083?

Among the 7,615 homes in Vista 92083, it is bigger than almost all of them (8,560 ft² against a typical 1,410 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (2.05 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1979 against a typical 1979). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 246 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 246 N Emerald Dr, Vista, CA was $136,477. The county assessed it at $10,057,427.

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