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$490,532$678 / 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 $445,000 on Jul 28, 2023

9779 RIVER DR

DESCANSO, CA 91916
2
Beds
1
Baths
724 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$491K
$464K low$517K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$445,000 · Jul 28, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,995 (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.$462,978 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$390,150
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$72,828
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$453,900

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.53
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
95
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
41
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
42
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
87
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.0.35
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
Descanso Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Pine Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.1 mi
H
Mountain Empire High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.5 mi

District: Mountain Empire Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 91916These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.232

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.1%
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.1,959
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.28 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,365
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,299
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.25 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

9779 River 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.

  • Worth less than 93% of homes in San Diego County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Descanso 91916
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in San Diego County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Descanso 91916
  • Older than 96% of homes in San Diego County

What homes are worth in Descanso 91916

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

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$241K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Descanso 91916.

How it measures up in Descanso 91916

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Descanso 91916.

Estimated value$490,532
CheaperTypical $603,121Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$678
CheaperTypical $418Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area724 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,530 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 1.71 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 9779 River Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDescanso 91916San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$490,53227% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$67895% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than724 ft²8% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac19% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than194821% of homes4% of homes

About 9779 River Dr

How much is 9779 River Dr, Descanso, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9779 River Dr, Descanso, CA is $490,532 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $464,293 to $516,771. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9779 River Dr, Descanso, CA last sell?

9779 River Dr, Descanso, CA last sold on Jul 28, 2023 for $445,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 9779 River Dr, Descanso, CA?

9779 River Dr, Descanso, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 724 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 9779 River Dr, Descanso, CA built?

9779 River Dr, Descanso, CA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old.

What schools serve 9779 River Dr, Descanso, CA?

9779 River Dr, Descanso, CA is assigned to Descanso Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Pine Valley Middle School (middle); Mountain Empire High School (high), rated C. All sit in Mountain Empire Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 9779 River Dr, Descanso, CA compare to other homes in Descanso 91916?

Among the 710 homes in Descanso 91916, it is worth more than 27% of them ($490,532 against a typical $603,121), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($678 against a typical $418), it is bigger than 8% of them (724 ft² against a typical 1,530 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 1.71 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1948 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than 7% 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 9779 River Dr, Descanso, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9779 River Dr, Descanso, CA was $4,995. The county assessed it at $462,978.

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