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$1,740,825$384 / 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 84How 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 $1,150,000 on Jan 18, 2005

959 SYCAMORE AVE

VISTA, CA 92081
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,533 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.
3.66 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2014
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.7M
$1.5M low$2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,150,000 · Jan 18, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,461 (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.$1,756,144 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$973,955
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$782,189
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,721,710

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.65
99
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
84
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.
17
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.168 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

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
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
San Marcos High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
San Marcos Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi

District: San Marcos Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92081These 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.99
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.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.8.7%
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.27,824
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,099 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,227
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,628
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

959 Sycamore 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Vista 92081
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Vista 92081
  • Among the largest homes in Vista 92081
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Vista 92081
  • Newer than 94% of homes in San Diego County

What homes are worth in Vista 92081

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

This home
$445K$1.6M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Vista 92081.

How it measures up in Vista 92081

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vista 92081.

Estimated value$1,740,825
CheaperTypical $947,320Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$384
CheaperTypical $525Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area4,533 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,724 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3.66 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built2014
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 959 Sycamore Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVista 92081San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,740,825almost all homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3842% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than4,533 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.66 ac93% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than201493% of homes94% of homes

About 959 Sycamore Ave

How much is 959 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 959 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA is $1,740,825 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,469,501 to $2,012,149. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 959 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA last sell?

959 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA last sold on Jan 18, 2005 for $1,150,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 959 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA?

959 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA has 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and 4,533 square feet of living space.

When was 959 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA built?

959 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA was built in 2014, making it 12 years old.

What schools serve 959 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA?

959 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA is assigned to Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School (elementary), rated B; San Marcos High School (high), rated B; San Marcos Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in San Marcos Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 959 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA compare to other homes in Vista 92081?

Among the 7,932 homes in Vista 92081, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,740,825 against a typical $947,320), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($384 against a typical $525), it is bigger than almost all of them (4,533 ft² against a typical 1,724 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (3.66 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2014 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than 87% 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 959 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 959 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA was $20,461. The county assessed it at $1,756,144.

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