1616 Independence Way, Vista, CA 92084 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 1616 Independence Way, Vista, CA 92084

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 1,818 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size1.03 acres (44,867 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$489,000 (Dec 2015)
Tax Bill$7,294 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Mortgage
Oct 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN174-020-26-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN174-020-26-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,818 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area44,867 sqft
View / LotGood
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
Heating FuelWood
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1616 INDEPENDENCE WAY
CityVISTA
StateCA
Zip92084-3618
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeE-1
Legal DescriptionSEC 17-11-3W NE 1/4 OF POR
Legal Range03W
Legal Township11
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionVISTA GRANDE
Legal Block1
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionOCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract19210

Owner

1616 Independence Way is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2018.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1616 INDEPENDENCE WAY, VISTA, CA 92084-3618
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 18, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MR COOPER
Oct 4, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 28, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 28, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 30, 1987 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2015661976
Last Transfer DateOct 4, 2018
Transfer Doc0000413891
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address1616 INDEPENDENCE WAY, VISTA, CA 92084-3618
Document Number0000604916
Instrument DateDec 18, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1616 INDEPENDENCE WAY VISTA CA 920843618, VISTA, CA 92084-3618

Mortgage

Document Number0000604916
DateDec 26, 2019
Instrument604916
Lender
NameMR COOPER
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueDec 25, 2049

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateOct 4, 2018
Property Address1616 INDEPENDENCE WAY, VISTA, CA 92084-3618
Document Number0000413891
Instrument DateOct 4, 2018
Instrument413891
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 11, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1616 INDEPENDENCE WAY VISTA CA 920843618, VISTA, CA 92084-3618

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1616 Independence Way was $7,294 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$595,965 (+2%) Land $268,662 Building $327,303
2025$7,294.00 Homeowner's exemption$584,281 Land $263,395 Building $320,886
2023$6,769.00 (+0.25%) Homeowner's exemption$561,595 Land $253,168 Building $308,427
2022$6,752.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1616 Independence Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1616 Independence Way is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemVISTA IRRIGATION DISTRICT
serves 134,501 people · EPA ID CA3710027
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 252 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100
San Diego Broadband
Fixed Wireless
500 / 100
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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