1. Home
  2. California
  3. San Diego County
  4. Vista
  5. Tower Dr

1253 Tower Dr, Vista, CA 92083 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 1253 Tower Dr, Vista, CA 92083 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.282 acres (12,300 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$820,000 (Apr 2024)
Tax Bill$10,149 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2025 Mortgage
Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN180-171-38-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN180-171-38-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,304 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Exterior MaterialBlock
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area12,300 sqft (0.282 acres)
View / LotGood
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1253 TOWER DR
CityVISTA
StateCA
Zip92083-7128
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPAR B TR PM06080
Legal SubdivisionRANCHO VISTA 3
Legal Tract3
Legal Block3
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionOCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract19702

Owner

Source: San Diego County records · APN 180-171-38-00

Assessment roll updated July 28, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1253 TOWER DR VIS, VISTA, CA 92083
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 24, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 25, 2024Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC
Apr 25, 2024Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TTL SAN DIEGO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleApr 25, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 25, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 13, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024104252
Prior Transfer DateApr 18, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000104251
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address1253 TOWER DR, VISTA, CA 92083-7128
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 10, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1253 TOWER DR, VISTA, CA 92083-7128

Mortgage

Document Number0000331858
DateNov 24, 2025
Instrument2025-0331858
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term345 Months
DueAug 01, 2054

April 2024: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateApr 25, 2024
Property Address1253 TOWER DR, VISTA, CA 92083-7128
Document Number0000104252
Map ReferenceMAP 2020
Instrument DateApr 25, 2024
Instrument2024-0104252
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 07, 2024
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TTL SAN DIEGO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1253 TOWER DR, VISTA, CA 92083-7128

Mortgage

Document Number0000104253
DateApr 25, 2024
Instrument2024-0104253
Lender
NamePLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 01, 2054

April 2024: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateApr 25, 2024
Property Address1253 TOWER DR, VISTA, CA 92083-7128
Document Number0000104251
Map ReferenceMAP 2020
Instrument DateApr 21, 2024
Instrument2024-0104251
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 07, 2024
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TTL SAN DIEGO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address768 BEVERLY DR, VISTA, CA 92084-5327

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Diego County records · Assessment roll updated July 28, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
MunicipalityVista City
Unified School DistrictVista Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$853,126 (+2%) Land $435,913 Building $417,213
2025$10,149.00 (+322.52%) Homeowner's exemption$836,399 (+287.81%) Land $427,366 Building $409,033
2023$2,402.00 (+0.25%)$215,670 Land $110,199 Building $105,471
2022$2,396.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, San Diego County (06073C), updated September 3, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Nearby Properties on Tower Dr

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures