San Diego County property record for 277 Puffin Dr, Vista, CA 92083
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,272 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,964 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 161-240-17-00 |
| Primary APN | 161-240-17-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Lot Area | 6,272 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 277 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 13 TR 011089 |
| Legal Subdivision | VISTA TRACT 81-9 |
| Legal Tract | 011089 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 19404 |
277 Puffin Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2002.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 277 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002836165 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 24, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000360662 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 277 Puffin Dr was $4,964 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | Vista Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $384,079 (+2%) Land $206,813 Building $177,266 | |
| 2025 | $4,964.00 Homeowner's exemption | $376,549 Land $202,758 Building $173,791 |
| 2023 | $4,626.00 (+0.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $361,930 Land $194,886 Building $167,044 |
| 2022 | $4,614.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 277 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.
The area around 277 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 |
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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 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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