290 Puffin Dr, Vista, CA 92083 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 290 Puffin Dr, Vista, CA 92083

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,063 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$239,000 (Jul 2012)
Tax Bill	$4,034 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Mortgage Nov 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`161-310-25-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`161-310-25-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,063 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Lot Area	6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	290 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 214 TR 004371
Legal Subdivision	MELODY PARK HOMES
Legal Tract	004371
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	214
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	19404

Owner

290 Puffin Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2012.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	290 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 24, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Nov 24, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 30, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 30, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 9, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2012440268
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 20, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc	0000138962
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Nov 24, 2021
Property Address	290 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030
Document Number	0000810115
Map Reference	MAP 4371
Instrument Date	Nov 5, 2021
Instrument	2021-0810115
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

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	Joint Tenants
Address	290 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030

Mortgage

Document Number	0000810116
Date	Nov 24, 2021
Instrument	2021-0810116

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2041

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Nov 24, 2021
Property Address	290 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030
Document Number	0000810117
Map Reference	MAP 4371
Instrument Date	Nov 5, 2021
Instrument	2021-0810117
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

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
Address	290 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 290 Puffin Dr was $4,034 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		$300,058 (+2%) Land $150,720 Building $149,338
2025	$4,034.00 Homeowner's exemption	$294,175 Land $147,765 Building $146,410
2023	$3,769.00 (+0.24%) Homeowner's exemption	$282,754 Land $142,028 Building $140,726
2022	$3,760.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 290 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 290 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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