San Diego County property record for 278 Puffin Dr, Vista, CA 92083
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,629 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $195,500 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,564 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 161-240-05-00 |
| Primary APN | 161-240-05-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Lot Area | 5,629 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 278 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 1 TR 011089 |
| Legal Subdivision | VISTA 81-9 |
| Legal Tract | 011089 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 19404 |
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1898 IVY RD, OCEANSIDE, CA 92054-5686 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RATE RABBIT INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2011420134 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000420133 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 278 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030 |
| Document Number | 0000366567 |
| Map Reference | MAP 11089 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0366567 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1898 IVY RD, OCEANSIDE, CA 92054-5686 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 278 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE SAN DIEGO BR, TICOR TITLE SAN DIEGO BRANCH |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1898 IVY RD, OCEANSIDE, CA 92054-5686 |
| Document Number | 0000303057 |
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| Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0303057 |
| Name | RATE RABBIT INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
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 | $250,456 (+2%) Land $132,593 Building $117,863 | |
| 2025 | $3,564.00 (+6.71%) | $245,546 (+4.04%) Land $129,994 Building $115,552 |
| 2023 | $3,340.00 (+0.21%) | $236,014 Land $124,948 Building $111,066 |
| 2022 | $3,333.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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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