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$2,255,396$1,913 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $230,000 on Dec 22, 1988

438 SYLVIA ST

ENCINITAS, CA 92024
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,179 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.
4,005 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$2.3M
$2M low$2.5M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,000 · Dec 22, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,137 (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.$495,215 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$306,246
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$188,969
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$431,585

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.42
75
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.
37
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
10
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.0.92
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Paul Ecke Central Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Diegueno Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.3 mi
H
La Costa Canyon High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 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 Sylvia 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 93% of homes in San Diego County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in San Diego County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Encinitas 92024
  • Among the smallest lots in Old Encinitas
  • Older than 95% of homes in Encinitas 92024

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
$668K$4.8M

This home is worth more than 66% 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$2,255,396
CheaperTypical $1,871,861Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1913
CheaperTypical $919Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,179 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,940 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size4,005 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 438 Sylvia St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld EncinitasEncinitas 92024San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,255,39664% of homes66% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$191392% of homes97% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,179 ft²29% of homes16% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,005 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than195610% of homes5% of homes10% of homes

About 438 Sylvia St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 438 Sylvia St, Encinitas, CA is $2,255,396 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,998,597 to $2,512,195. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

438 Sylvia St, Encinitas, CA last sold on Dec 22, 1988 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 438 Sylvia St, Encinitas, CA?

438 Sylvia St, Encinitas, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,179 square feet of living space and a 0.92-acre lot.

When was 438 Sylvia St, Encinitas, CA built?

438 Sylvia St, Encinitas, CA was built in 1956, making it 70 years old.

What schools serve 438 Sylvia St, Encinitas, CA?

438 Sylvia St, Encinitas, CA is assigned to Paul Ecke Central Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Diegueno Middle School (middle), 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 Sylvia St, Encinitas, CA compare to other homes in Encinitas 92024?

Among the 17,593 homes in Encinitas 92024, it is worth more than 66% of them ($2,255,396 against a typical $1,871,861), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($1913 against a typical $919), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,179 ft² against a typical 1,940 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (4,005 ft² against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1956 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than 93% 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 Sylvia St, Encinitas, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Sylvia St, Encinitas, CA was $5,137. The county assessed it at $495,215.

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