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$1,125,827$385 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $61,000 on May 26, 2005

38311 RANCHO HEIGHTS WAY

PALA, CA 92059
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,926 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.
8.72 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2019
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1M low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$61,000 · May 26, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,048 (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.$862,655 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$117,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$745,275
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$845,741

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.54
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
98
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
50
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
33
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(5)

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 · 7.2 mi
H
Valley Center High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.1 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

38311 Rancho Heights 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 more than 69% of homes in San Diego County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in San Diego County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in San Diego County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in San Diego County
  • Among the newest homes in Pala 92059

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 53% 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$1,125,827
CheaperTypical $1,116,516Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$385
CheaperTypical $432Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area2,926 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,461 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size8.72 ac
SmallerTypical 5.32 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 38311 Rancho Heights Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePala 92059San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,125,82753% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38537% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than2,926 ft²68% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8.72 ac61% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than2019almost all homes97% of homes

About 38311 Rancho Heights Way

How much is 38311 Rancho Heights Way, Pala, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38311 Rancho Heights Way, Pala, CA is $1,125,827 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,044,388 to $1,207,266. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38311 Rancho Heights Way, Pala, CA last sell?

38311 Rancho Heights Way, Pala, CA last sold on May 26, 2005 for $61,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 38311 Rancho Heights Way, Pala, CA?

38311 Rancho Heights Way, Pala, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2,926 square feet of living space.

When was 38311 Rancho Heights Way, Pala, CA built?

38311 Rancho Heights Way, Pala, CA was built in 2019, making it 7 years old.

What schools serve 38311 Rancho Heights Way, Pala, CA?

38311 Rancho Heights Way, 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 38311 Rancho Heights Way, Pala, CA compare to other homes in Pala 92059?

Among the 114 homes in Pala 92059, it is worth more than 53% of them ($1,125,827 against a typical $1,116,516), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($385 against a typical $432), it is bigger than 68% of them (2,926 ft² against a typical 2,461 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (8.72 ac against a typical 5.32 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2019 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than 69% 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 38311 Rancho Heights Way, Pala, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38311 Rancho Heights Way, Pala, CA was $9,048. The county assessed it at $862,655.

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