San Diego County property record for 2338 Watson Way, Vista, CA 92081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,129 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.57 acres (24,829 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $159,000 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $2,041 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 217-023-60-00 |
| Primary APN | 217-023-60-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,129 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Lot Area | 24,829 sqft (0.57 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 2170221600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2338 WATSON WAY |
| City | VISTA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92081-7925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | BLK 93 LOTS 1&2 (EX RD)DOC73-6450 IN TR 000806 |
| Legal Subdivision | RANCHO LOS VALLECITOS DE SAN M |
| Legal Tract | 000806 |
| Legal Block | 93 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 19905 |
2338 Watson Way is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 1995.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2338 WATSON WAY, VISTA, CA 92081-7925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995188711 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 2, 1995 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000249123 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2338 WATSON WAY, VISTA, CA 92081-7925 |
| Document Number | 0000296016 |
| Map Reference | MAP 806 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0296016 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2338 WATSON WAY, VISTA, CA 92081-7925 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2338 Watson Way was $2,041.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | Vista City |
| Unified School District | San Marcos Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $403,744 (+234.9%) Land $231,517 Building $172,227 | |
| 2025 | $2,041.00 Homeowner's exemption | $120,557 Land $20,986 Building $99,571 |
| 2023 | $1,943.00 (+0.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $115,877 Land $20,172 Building $95,705 |
| 2022 | $1,925.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2338 Watson Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2338 Watson Way is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 589 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cox Communications, Verizon.
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