San Diego County property record for 853 Highland Dr, Vista, CA 92083
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $67,000 (Mar 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,304 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 163-380-27-00 |
| Primary APN | 163-380-27-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,370 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 11,500 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| View / Lot | Good |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 1630500300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 853 HIGHLAND DR |
| City | VISTA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92083-3364 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 30 TR 003997 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLANDS INDUST PARK |
| Legal Tract | 003997 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 19403 |
853 Highland Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1996.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 853 HIGHLAND DR, VISTA, CA 92083-3364 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996140587 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 2, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000576083 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Highland Dr was $2,304 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 | $144,499 (+2%) Land $83,048 Building $61,451 | |
| 2025 | $2,304.00 Homeowner's exemption | $141,667 Land $81,420 Building $60,247 |
| 2023 | $2,177.00 (+0.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $136,167 Land $78,259 Building $57,908 |
| 2022 | $2,171.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 853 Highland Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 853 Highland 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 444 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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