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Vista Norte

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.CaliforniaBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 52
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$610K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
-18.8%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
45
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$765K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.875
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$765K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,492 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1979
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.75%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.43%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.38%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.28%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.13.1 yrs

CommunityThese 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.190
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.388

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.74%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,244
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,014 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.71°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.7 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Vista Norte compares

By median home value, Vista Norte is the 48th most expensive of 209 neighborhoods in Riverside County, and its typical home is worth more than 78% of all homes in Riverside County.

Home values in Vista Norte

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$564K$1.4M
neighborhoods in Riverside County ranked by median home value
#Riverside CountyMedian valueHomes
1Old Las Palmas$3.3M442
2Vista Las Palmas$2.4M430
3Andreas Hills$2.2M773
4Thunderbird$2.1M498
5The Movie Colony$2M192
6The Mesa$1.9M268
7Santiago Ranchos$1.8M171
8Historic Tennis Club$1.6M6,856
9Toledo Sierra$1.5M205
10Indian Canyons$1.4M1,714
11Los Ranchitos$1.4M166
12Araby Cove$1.4M134
13Chino Canyon$1.3M609
14Alessandro Heights$1.3M1,458
15The Retreat$1.2M635
16Taquitz River Estates$1.2M1,316
17Palm Springs International Airport$1.2M803
18PGA West$1.1M3,436
19Meadowview$1.1M916
20South Palm Desert$1M890
21Tamarisk Country Club$1M459
22Rancho Mirage$1M765
23Eagle Glen$978K1,694
24Canyon Estates$968K391
48Vista Norte$765K875

209 neighborhoods in Riverside County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Vista Norte market

What is the median home price in Vista Norte, CA?

The median sale price in Vista Norte, CA is $610,000 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is down 18.8% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Vista Norte, CA each year?

45 homes sold in Vista Norte, CA over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Vista Norte, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Vista Norte, CA is currently a balanced market, scoring 52 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Vista Norte, CA?

Vista Norte, CA contains 875 residential properties, with a median of 1,492 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1979. The median TopHap Estimate is $765K.

How does Vista Norte, CA compare to the rest of Riverside County?

By median home value, Vista Norte, CA is the 48th most expensive of 209 neighborhoods in Riverside County. Its typical home is worth more than 78% of all homes in Riverside County. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Vista Norte, CA?

43% of homes in Vista Norte, CA are owner-occupied. 38% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Vista Norte, CA hold?

75% of mortgaged homes in Vista Norte, CA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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