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$515,548$418 / 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 96How 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 $260,000 on Dec 31, 2014

488 ADAMS AVE

ESCONDIDO, CA 92026
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,234 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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

$516K
$496K low$535K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$260,000 · Dec 31, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,599 (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.$318,720 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$208,396
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$110,324
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$312,471

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.35
22
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.
41
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
24
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.3 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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.0.19
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Farr Avenue Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Mission Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Escondido High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Escondido Union Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92026These 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.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.206

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
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.52,940
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,462 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$94,041
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,706
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

488 Adams Ave 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 92% of homes in San Diego County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in San Diego County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Escondido 92026
  • Older than 98% of homes in Escondido 92026

What homes are worth in Escondido 92026

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

This home
$321K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Escondido 92026.

How it measures up in Escondido 92026

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Escondido 92026.

Estimated value$515,548
CheaperTypical $803,345Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$418
CheaperTypical $453Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,234 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,395 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 488 Adams Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral EscondidoEscondido 92026San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$515,54823% of homes10% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41824% of homes29% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,234 ft²41% of homes23% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac36% of homes39% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than196028% of homes2% of homes15% of homes

About 488 Adams Ave

How much is 488 Adams Ave, Escondido, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 Adams Ave, Escondido, CA is $515,548 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $495,636 to $535,460. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 488 Adams Ave, Escondido, CA last sell?

488 Adams Ave, Escondido, CA last sold on Dec 31, 2014 for $260,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 488 Adams Ave, Escondido, CA?

488 Adams Ave, Escondido, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,234 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 488 Adams Ave, Escondido, CA built?

488 Adams Ave, Escondido, CA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 488 Adams Ave, Escondido, CA?

488 Adams Ave, Escondido, CA is assigned to Farr Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Mission Middle School (middle), rated D; Escondido High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Escondido Union Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 488 Adams Ave, Escondido, CA compare to other homes in Escondido 92026?

Among the 41,373 homes in Escondido 92026, it is worth more than 10% of them ($515,548 against a typical $803,345), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($418 against a typical $453), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,234 ft² against a typical 1,395 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1960 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than 8% 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 488 Adams Ave, Escondido, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Adams Ave, Escondido, CA was $3,599. The county assessed it at $318,720.

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