526 Starling Dr, Vista, CA 92083 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 526 Starling Dr, Vista, CA 92083

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 968 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.145 acres (6,300 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$195,000 (Dec 2008)
Tax Bill	$3,540 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Transfer Jan 2026 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`161-154-09-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`161-154-09-00`
Alternative APN	`1611620900`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Building Area	968 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Lot Area	6,300 sqft (0.145 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	1611620900
Street Address	526 STARLING DR
City	VISTA
State	CA
Zip	92083-3034
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1-B
Legal Description	LOT 125 TR 004134
Legal Subdivision	MELODY PARK HOMES
Legal Tract	004134
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	125
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1012
Census Tract	19404

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	526 STARLING DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3034
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 21, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 7, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer COVIUS SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, COVIUS STLMT SERVICES LLC
Nov 1, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
Nov 9, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 29, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 29, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 5, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2008657363
Last Transfer Date	Nov 2, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000701645
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Jan 21, 2026
Property Address	526 STARLING DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3034
Document Number	0000017677
Map Reference	MAP 4134
Instrument Date	Jan 12, 2026
Instrument	2026-0017677
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 29, 2026

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	Family Trust
Address	526 STARLING DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3034

January 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Jan 7, 2026
Property Address	526 STARLING DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3034
Document Number	0000003587
Map Reference	MAP 4134
Instrument Date	Nov 4, 2025
Instrument	2026-0003587
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 15, 2026
Title Company	COVIUS SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, COVIUS STLMT SERVICES LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	526 STARLING DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3034

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	526 STARLING DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3034

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	526 STARLING DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3034
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	TITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000457530
Date	Nov 1, 2018
Instrument	2018-0457530

Lender

Name	CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ANAHEIM, CA 92806

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2048

November 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Nov 9, 2020
Property Address	526 STARLING DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3034
Document Number	0000701645
Map Reference	MAP 4134
Instrument Date	Nov 2, 2020
Instrument	2020-0701645
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2021
Title Company	PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

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	526 STARLING DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3034

Mortgage

Document Number	0000701646
Date	Nov 9, 2020
Instrument	2020-0701646

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$256,719 (+2%) Land $171,150 Building $85,569
2025	$3,540.00 (+6.82%) Homeowner's exemption	$251,687 (+4.04%) Land $167,795 Building $83,892
2023	$3,314.00 (+0.27%) Homeowner's exemption	$241,916 Land $161,280 Building $80,636
2022	$3,305.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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 628 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	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: Astound Broadband, GeoLinks.

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