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$588,611$372 / 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 95How 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 $435,000 on Oct 16, 2020

689 VELA WAY

LOMPOC, CA 93436
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,584 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$589K
$560K low$617K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$435,000 · Oct 16, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,735 (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.$480,271 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$121,447
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$358,824
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$470,855

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.41
48
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
67
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
16
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
19
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
56
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.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

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
CountySANTA BARBARA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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(1)

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

E
Buena Vista Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.2 mi
H
Cabrillo High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Vandenberg Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.7 mi

District: Lompoc Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93436These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.254

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.58,814
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.196 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,020
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,825
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%

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How this home compares

689 Vela Way 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 79% of homes in Santa Barbara County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Santa Barbara County
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Lompoc 93436

What homes are worth in Lompoc 93436

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

This home
$323K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Lompoc 93436.

How it measures up in Lompoc 93436

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lompoc 93436.

Estimated value$588,611
CheaperTypical $571,522Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$372
CheaperTypical $380Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area1,584 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,482 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 689 Vela Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLompoc 93436Santa Barbara County
Estimated valuepricier than$588,61156% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37245% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,584 ft²59% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac76% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than196242% of homes37% of homes

About 689 Vela Way

How much is 689 Vela Way, Lompoc, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 689 Vela Way, Lompoc, CA is $588,611 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $559,744 to $617,478. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 689 Vela Way, Lompoc, CA last sell?

689 Vela Way, Lompoc, CA last sold on Oct 16, 2020 for $435,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 689 Vela Way, Lompoc, CA?

689 Vela Way, Lompoc, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,584 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 689 Vela Way, Lompoc, CA built?

689 Vela Way, Lompoc, CA was built in 1962, making it 64 years old.

What schools serve 689 Vela Way, Lompoc, CA?

689 Vela Way, Lompoc, CA is assigned to Buena Vista Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Cabrillo High School (high), rated B; Vandenberg Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Lompoc Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 689 Vela Way, Lompoc, CA compare to other homes in Lompoc 93436?

Among the 14,227 homes in Lompoc 93436, it is worth more than 56% of them ($588,611 against a typical $571,522), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($372 against a typical $380), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,584 ft² against a typical 1,482 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1962 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Santa Barbara County, it is worth more than 21% 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 689 Vela Way, Lompoc, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 689 Vela Way, Lompoc, CA was $5,735. The county assessed it at $480,271.

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