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$1,562,349$718 / 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 92How 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

438 CERRO ST

ENCINITAS, CA 92024
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,175 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
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

$1.6M
$1.4M low$1.7M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,048 (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.$134,492 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,897
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,595
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$131,856

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.
38
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
11
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.0.16
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

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

M
Oak Crest Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Ocean Knoll Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.1 mi
H
La Costa Canyon High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi

District: San Dieguito Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92024These 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.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.281

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.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
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.52,624
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,722 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$143,291
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$186,965
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 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

438 Cerro St 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 84% of homes in San Diego County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in New Encinitas
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in New Encinitas
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Encinitas 92024
  • Older than 71% of homes in New Encinitas

What homes are worth in Encinitas 92024

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

This home
$680K$4.8M

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Encinitas 92024.

How it measures up in Encinitas 92024

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Encinitas 92024.

Estimated value$1,562,349
CheaperTypical $1,866,108Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$718
CheaperTypical $915Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area2,175 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,943 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 438 Cerro St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew EncinitasEncinitas 92024San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,562,34948% of homes32% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7184% of homes8% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than2,175 ft²78% of homes61% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac21% of homes16% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than197529% of homes32% of homes34% of homes

About 438 Cerro St

How much is 438 Cerro St, Encinitas, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 438 Cerro St, Encinitas, CA is $1,562,349 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,440,470 to $1,684,228. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 438 Cerro St, Encinitas, CA last sell?

438 Cerro St, Encinitas, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 438 Cerro St, Encinitas, CA?

438 Cerro St, Encinitas, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,175 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 438 Cerro St, Encinitas, CA built?

438 Cerro St, Encinitas, CA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.

What schools serve 438 Cerro St, Encinitas, CA?

438 Cerro St, Encinitas, CA is assigned to Oak Crest Middle School (middle), rated A; Ocean Knoll Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; La Costa Canyon High School (high), rated A-. All sit in San Dieguito Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 438 Cerro St, Encinitas, CA compare to other homes in Encinitas 92024?

Among the 17,595 homes in Encinitas 92024, it is worth more than 32% of them ($1,562,349 against a typical $1,866,108), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($718 against a typical $915), it is bigger than 61% of them (2,175 ft² against a typical 1,943 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1975 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than 84% 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 438 Cerro St, Encinitas, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Cerro St, Encinitas, CA was $2,048. The county assessed it at $134,492.

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