San Diego County property record for 297 Puffin Dr, Vista, CA 92083
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,420 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Feb 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,803 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Sep 2018 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 161-310-23-00 |
| Primary APN | 161-310-23-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,420 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,600 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 297 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 209 TR 004371 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELODY PARK HOMES |
| Legal Tract | 004371 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 209 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 19404 |
297 Puffin Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1997.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 297 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage SAN DIEGO COUNTY CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199751232 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 18, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000051231 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 297 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 297 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030 |
| Document Number | 0000598957 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0598957 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 172 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 297 PUFFIN DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3030 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000381258 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0381258 |
| Name | SAN DIEGO COUNTY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92196 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 297 Puffin Dr was $2,803 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 | $188,901 (+2%) Land $99,660 Building $89,241 | |
| 2025 | $2,803.00 Homeowner's exemption | $185,198 Land $97,706 Building $87,492 |
| 2023 | $2,637.00 (+0.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $178,009 Land $93,913 Building $84,096 |
| 2022 | $2,630.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 297 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 297 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.
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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