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$634,140$393 / ft²
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253 RANCHO DR

CHULA VISTA, CA 91911
Building report
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,613 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.
1,208 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$634K
$601K low$667K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,680 (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.$147,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,020
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$102,780
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$144,903

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.33
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
40
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
32
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
7
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
87
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.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountySAN DIEGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Otay Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.0 mi
H
Castle Park High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Castle Park Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Sweetwater Union High School District (9-12)

Neighborhood · ZIP 91911These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.200

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.86,184
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,047 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,726
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,826
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.10 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

253 Rancho 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 less than 81% of homes in San Diego County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in San Diego County
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Chula Vista 91911
  • Among the smallest lots in Chula Vista 91911
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Chula Vista 91911

What homes are worth in Chula Vista 91911

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

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$420K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Chula Vista 91911.

How it measures up in Chula Vista 91911

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chula Vista 91911.

Estimated value$634,140
CheaperTypical $711,747Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$393
CheaperTypical $483Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,613 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size1,208 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 253 Rancho Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChula Vista 91911San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$634,14031% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39312% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,613 ft²65% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,208 ft²almost no homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than197769% of homes36% of homes

About 253 Rancho Dr

How much is 253 Rancho Dr, Chula Vista, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Rancho Dr, Chula Vista, CA is $634,140 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $601,393 to $666,887. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Rancho Dr, Chula Vista, CA last sell?

253 Rancho Dr, Chula Vista, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Rancho Dr, Chula Vista, CA?

253 Rancho Dr, Chula Vista, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,613 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 253 Rancho Dr, Chula Vista, CA built?

253 Rancho Dr, Chula Vista, CA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 253 Rancho Dr, Chula Vista, CA?

253 Rancho Dr, Chula Vista, CA is assigned to Otay Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Castle Park High School (high), rated C; Castle Park Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Sweetwater Union High School District (9-12). Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Rancho Dr, Chula Vista, CA compare to other homes in Chula Vista 91911?

Among the 17,462 homes in Chula Vista 91911, it is worth more than 31% of them ($634,140 against a typical $711,747), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($393 against a typical $483), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,613 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,208 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1977 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than 19% 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 253 Rancho Dr, Chula Vista, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Rancho Dr, Chula Vista, CA was $1,680. The county assessed it at $147,800.

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