856 Smith Dr, Vista, CA 92084 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 856 Smith Dr, Vista, CA 92084 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Square Footage1,656 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$700,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$8,747.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN173-390-62-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,656 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeCarport Garage
CarportCarport

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address856 SMITH DR
CityVISTA
StateCA
Zip92084-4432
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 17 PAR 1 A PER DOC74-57420 IN TR 002185
Legal SubdivisionMULL ESTATES
Legal Tract002185
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Minor Civil DivisionOCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3002
Census Tract19206

Owner

Source: San Diego County records · APN 173-390-62-00

Assessment roll updated July 21, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address856 SMITH DR, VISTA, CA 92084-4432
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingSingle Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 23, 2024Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CMG MORTGAGE INC
Jun 01, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJan 23, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 23, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 13, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202418914
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

January 2024: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateJan 23, 2024
Property Address856 SMITH DR, VISTA, CA 92084-4432
Document Number0000018914
Map ReferenceMAP 2185
Instrument DateJan 09, 2024
Instrument2024-0018914
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 31, 2024
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TTL SAN DIEGO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address856 SMITH DR, VISTA, CA 92084-4432

Mortgage

Document Number0000018915
DateJan 23, 2024
Instrument2024-0018915
Lender
NameCMG MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2054

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address856 SMITH DR, VISTA, CA 92084-4432
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyWESTERN RESOURCES TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000276651
DateJun 01, 2020
Instrument2020-0276651
Lender
NameSUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBUENA PARK, CA 90620
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 01, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Diego County records · Assessment roll updated July 21, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
MunicipalityVista City
Unified School DistrictVista Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$728,280 (+2%) Land $442,170 Building $286,110
2025$8,747.00 (+138.4%) Homeowner's exemption$714,000 (+158.48%) Land $433,500 Building $280,500
2023$3,669.00 (+0.25%) Homeowner's exemption$276,229 Land $88,626 Building $187,603
2022$3,660.00

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