273 Puffin Dr, Vista, CA 92083 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 273 Puffin Dr, Vista, CA 92083

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size	0.164 acres (7,125 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$445,000 (Aug 2017)
Tax Bill	$6,430 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`161-240-16-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`161-240-16-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Building Area	1,196 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1986
Effective Year Built	Effective 1986
Architectural Style	Conventional
Lot Area	7,125 sqft (0.164 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	273 PUFFIN DR
City	VISTA
State	CA
Zip	92083-3030
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1-B
Legal Description	LOT 12 TR 011089
Legal Subdivision	VISTA 81-9
Legal Tract	011089
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	19404

Owner

273 Puffin Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2017.

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

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	273 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Living Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 7, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MISSION FCU
Mar 19, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 19, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 21, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRIME LNDG
Aug 31, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 31, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 31, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 30, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017402427
Transfer Doc	0000007149
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	273 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2023
Title Company	ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	273 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030

Mortgage

Document Number	0000057048
Date	Mar 7, 2023
Instrument	2023-0057048

Lender

Name	MISSION FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SAN DIEGO, CA 92191

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	301 Months
Due	Mar 31, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Mar 19, 2021
Property Address	273 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030
Document Number	0000215379
Map Reference	MAP 11089
Instrument Date	Mar 5, 2021
Instrument	2021-0215379
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	273 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Mar 19, 2021
Property Address	273 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030
Document Number	0000215380
Map Reference	MAP 11089
Instrument Date	Mar 5, 2021
Instrument	2021-0215380
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	273 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	273 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030
Document Number	0000407542
Instrument Date	Jul 21, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 5, 2020
Title Company	WFG TITLE COMPANY/CA-SAN DIEGO, WFG TITLE CO/CA-SAN DIEGO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	273 PUFFIN DR VISTA CA 920833030, VISTA, CA 92083-3030

Mortgage

Document Number	0000407542
Date	Jul 27, 2020
Instrument	407542

Lender

Name	PRIME LNDG
Address	DALLAS, TX 75252

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 26, 2050

August 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Aug 31, 2017
Property Address	273 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030
Document Number	0000402427
Map Reference	MAP11089
Instrument Date	Aug 9, 2017
Instrument	2017-0402427
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2021
Title Company	STEWART TITLE OF CALIFORNIA

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	Joint Tenants
Address	273 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030

Mortgage

Document Number	0000402428
Date	Aug 31, 2017
Instrument	2017-0402428

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 273 Puffin Dr was $6,430 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		$516,452 (+2%) Land $233,525 Building $282,927
2025	$6,430.00 Homeowner's exemption	$506,327 Land $228,947 Building $277,380
2023	$5,975.00 (+0.25%) Homeowner's exemption	$486,667 Land $220,057 Building $266,610
2022	$5,960.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 273 Puffin Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1979.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	6 (1979–1997)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 1997 · river or lake flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 273 Puffin Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 662 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications Cable	2,000 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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