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$606,533$546 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $95,000 on Jul 23, 1996

955 PENGUIN CIR

VISTA, CA 92083
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,111 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.
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

$607K
$577K low$636K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$95,000 · Jul 23, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,445 (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.$157,786 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,121
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$106,665
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$154,693

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.28
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.
35
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.0.18
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Maryland Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Vista High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Roosevelt Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Vista Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92083These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.207

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,675
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,730 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,042
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,552
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 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

955 Penguin Cir 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 84% of homes in San Diego County
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Vista 92083
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Vista 92083
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Vista 92083
  • Older than 85% of homes in San Diego County

What homes are worth in Vista 92083

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

This home
$418K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Vista 92083.

How it measures up in Vista 92083

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vista 92083.

Estimated value$606,533
CheaperTypical $711,651Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$546
CheaperTypical $488Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area1,111 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,417 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 955 Penguin Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVista 92083San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$606,53326% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54677% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,111 ft²20% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac17% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than196024% of homes15% of homes

About 955 Penguin Cir

How much is 955 Penguin Cir, Vista, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 955 Penguin Cir, Vista, CA is $606,533 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $577,360 to $635,706. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 955 Penguin Cir, Vista, CA last sell?

955 Penguin Cir, Vista, CA last sold on Jul 23, 1996 for $95,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 955 Penguin Cir, Vista, CA?

955 Penguin Cir, Vista, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,111 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 955 Penguin Cir, Vista, CA built?

955 Penguin Cir, Vista, CA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 955 Penguin Cir, Vista, CA?

955 Penguin Cir, Vista, CA is assigned to Maryland Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Vista High School (high), rated C-; Roosevelt Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Vista Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 955 Penguin Cir, Vista, CA compare to other homes in Vista 92083?

Among the 7,615 homes in Vista 92083, it is worth more than 26% of them ($606,533 against a typical $711,651), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($546 against a typical $488), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,111 ft² against a typical 1,417 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1960 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than 16% 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 955 Penguin Cir, Vista, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 955 Penguin Cir, Vista, CA was $2,445. The county assessed it at $157,786.

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