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Last sold for $325,000 on Jan 14, 2003

970 BENNETT AVE

SAN MARCOS, CA 92069
5
Beds
4
Baths
2,512 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$325,000 · Jan 14, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,619 (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.$684,070 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$295,449
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$388,621
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$670,657

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.47
10
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.
39
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
24
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.1 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

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.0.33
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.

M
Woodland Park Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Richland Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Mission Hills High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: San Marcos Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92069These 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.67
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.189

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.49,216
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,636 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,637
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,737
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

970 Bennett 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in East Richland
  • Older than 69% of homes in San Marcos 92069

How it measures up in San Marcos 92069

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Marcos 92069.

Living area2,512 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,675 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 970 Bennett Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast RichlandSan Marcos 92069San Diego County
Living areabigger than2,512 ft²97% of homes82% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac59% of homes60% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than197859% of homes31% of homes39% of homes

About 970 Bennett Ave

When did 970 Bennett Ave, San Marcos, CA last sell?

970 Bennett Ave, San Marcos, CA last sold on Jan 14, 2003 for $325,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 970 Bennett Ave, San Marcos, CA?

970 Bennett Ave, San Marcos, CA has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,512 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 970 Bennett Ave, San Marcos, CA built?

970 Bennett Ave, San Marcos, CA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.

What schools serve 970 Bennett Ave, San Marcos, CA?

970 Bennett Ave, San Marcos, CA is assigned to Woodland Park Middle School (middle), rated C+; Richland Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Mission Hills High School (high), rated B+. All sit in San Marcos Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 970 Bennett Ave, San Marcos, CA compare to other homes in San Marcos 92069?

Among the 11,549 homes in San Marcos 92069, it is bigger than 82% of them (2,512 ft² against a typical 1,675 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1978 against a typical 1990). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 970 Bennett Ave, San Marcos, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Bennett Ave, San Marcos, CA was $7,619. The county assessed it at $684,070.

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