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$522,020$445 / 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 $244,000 on Aug 20, 2012

438 PALM DR

VISTA, CA 92084
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,174 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.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$522K
$488K low$556K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$244,000 · Aug 20, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,302 (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.$137,313 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$52,810
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,503
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$134,622

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.
36
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
17
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

Transaction History(8)

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.

H
Vista High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Maryland Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Roosevelt Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi

District: Vista Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92084These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.197

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.51,313
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,016 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,525
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,072
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

438 Palm 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 94% of homes in Vista 92084
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in San Diego County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Vista 92084
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Vista 92084
  • Older than 96% of homes in San Diego County

What homes are worth in Vista 92084

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

This home
$458K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Vista 92084.

How it measures up in Vista 92084

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vista 92084.

Estimated value$522,020
CheaperTypical $835,976Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$445
CheaperTypical $462Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,174 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,771 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 438 Palm Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVista 92084San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$522,0206% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44543% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,174 ft²15% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac8% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than19485% of homes4% of homes

About 438 Palm Dr

How much is 438 Palm Dr, Vista, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 438 Palm Dr, Vista, CA is $522,020 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $487,610 to $556,430. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 438 Palm Dr, Vista, CA last sell?

438 Palm Dr, Vista, CA last sold on Aug 20, 2012 for $244,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 438 Palm Dr, Vista, CA?

438 Palm Dr, Vista, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,174 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 438 Palm Dr, Vista, CA built?

438 Palm Dr, Vista, CA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old.

What schools serve 438 Palm Dr, Vista, CA?

438 Palm Dr, Vista, CA is assigned to Vista High School (high), rated C-; Maryland Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Roosevelt Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Vista Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 438 Palm Dr, Vista, CA compare to other homes in Vista 92084?

Among the 12,155 homes in Vista 92084, it is worth more than 6% of them ($522,020 against a typical $835,976), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($445 against a typical $462), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,174 ft² against a typical 1,771 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1948 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than 10% 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 Palm Dr, Vista, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Palm Dr, Vista, CA was $2,302. The county assessed it at $137,313.

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