1596 Dawson Dr, Vista, CA 92081 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 1596 Dawson Dr, Vista, CA 92081

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,537 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size	0.114 acres (4,983 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$805,000 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill	$10,664 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`219-504-15-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`219-504-15-00`
Alternative APN	`2195018200`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Building Area	2,537 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1994
Effective Year Built	Effective 1994
Lot Area	4,983 sqft (0.114 acres)
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	2195018200
Street Address	1596 DAWSON DR
City	VISTA
State	CA
Zip	92081-8823
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SPI
Legal Description	LOT 183 TR 012430
Legal Subdivision	VISTA #88-1 PH I
Legal Tract	012430
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	183
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3019
Census Tract	19905

Owner

1596 Dawson Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2021.

Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1596 DAWSON DR, VISTA, CA 92081-8823
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 8, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 8, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 22, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202195227
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 18, 1999
Prior Transfer Doc	0000186503
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Feb 8, 2021
Property Address	1596 DAWSON DR, VISTA, CA 92081-8823
Document Number	0000095227
Map Reference	MAP 12430
Instrument Date	Dec 29, 2020
Instrument	2021-0095227
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 19, 2023
Title Company	PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	1596 DAWSON DR, VISTA, CA 92081-8823

Mortgage

Document Number	0000095228
Date	Feb 8, 2021
Instrument	2021-0095228

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1596 Dawson Dr was $10,664 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	San Diego County
Municipality	Vista City
Unified School District	Vista Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$888,781 (+2%) Land $529,957 Building $358,824
2025	$10,664.00 Homeowner's exemption	$871,355 Land $519,566 Building $351,789
2023	$9,858.00 (-0.54%)	$837,522 Land $499,392 Building $338,130
2022	$9,912.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1596 Dawson Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1596 Dawson Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	VISTA IRRIGATION DISTRICT serves 134,501 people · EPA ID CA3710027
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Nov 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 328 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications Cable	2,000 / 100
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Spectrum, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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