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838 CORNISH DR

ENCINITAS, CA 92024
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,250 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.
3,229 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$858 (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.$46,971 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,160
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,811
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$46,051

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.27
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.
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountySAN DIEGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.74
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.

E
Paul Ecke Central Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.1 mi
M
Oak Crest Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi
H
La Costa Canyon High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 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

838 Cornish 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.

  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Encinitas 92024
  • Among the smallest lots in Old Encinitas
  • Older than 98% 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.

Living area1,250 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,943 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size3,229 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 838 Cornish Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld EncinitasEncinitas 92024San Diego County
Living areabigger than1,250 ft²32% of homes18% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,229 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than19474% of homes2% of homes4% of homes

About 838 Cornish Dr

When did 838 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, CA last sell?

838 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 838 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, CA?

838 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,250 square feet of living space and a 0.74-acre lot.

When was 838 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, CA built?

838 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, CA was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 838 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, CA?

838 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, CA is assigned to Paul Ecke Central Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Oak Crest 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 838 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, CA compare to other homes in Encinitas 92024?

Among the 17,595 homes in Encinitas 92024, it is bigger than 18% of them (1,250 ft² against a typical 1,943 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,229 ft² against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1947 against a typical 1983). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 838 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, CA was $858. The county assessed it at $46,971.

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