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$1,352,016$498 / 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 94How 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 $1,259,000 on Dec 22, 2022

5197 MERTENSIA ST

OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,715 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
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

$1.4M
$1.3M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,259,000 · Dec 22, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,897 (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.$534,895 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$361,055
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$173,840
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$524,408

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.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
77
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.
15
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.0.20
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.

M
Madison Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Lake Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Rancho Buena Vista High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Vista Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92056These 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.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.218

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.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
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.55,699
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,381 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,460
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,029
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 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

5197 Mertensia 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 97% of homes in Oceanside 92056
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Ocean Hills
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Oceanside 92056
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Ocean Hills

What homes are worth in Oceanside 92056

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

This home
$443K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Oceanside 92056.

How it measures up in Oceanside 92056

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oceanside 92056.

Estimated value$1,352,016
CheaperTypical $851,546Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$498
CheaperTypical $536Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area2,715 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,590 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 5197 Mertensia St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOcean HillsOceanside 92056San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,352,01691% of homes97% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49818% of homes29% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than2,715 ft²90% of homes96% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac64% of homes46% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than199896% of homes88% of homes72% of homes

About 5197 Mertensia St

How much is 5197 Mertensia St, Oceanside, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5197 Mertensia St, Oceanside, CA is $1,352,016 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,269,381 to $1,434,651. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5197 Mertensia St, Oceanside, CA last sell?

5197 Mertensia St, Oceanside, CA last sold on Dec 22, 2022 for $1,259,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5197 Mertensia St, Oceanside, CA?

5197 Mertensia St, Oceanside, CA has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,715 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 5197 Mertensia St, Oceanside, CA built?

5197 Mertensia St, Oceanside, CA was built in 1998, making it 28 years old.

What schools serve 5197 Mertensia St, Oceanside, CA?

5197 Mertensia St, Oceanside, CA is assigned to Madison Middle School (middle), rated D; Lake Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Rancho Buena Vista High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Vista Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5197 Mertensia St, Oceanside, CA compare to other homes in Oceanside 92056?

Among the 18,540 homes in Oceanside 92056, it is worth more than 97% of them ($1,352,016 against a typical $851,546), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($498 against a typical $536), it is bigger than 96% of them (2,715 ft² against a typical 1,590 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (1998 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than 78% 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 5197 Mertensia St, Oceanside, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5197 Mertensia St, Oceanside, CA was $5,897. The county assessed it at $534,895.

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