San Diego County property record for 973 Penguin Cir, Vista, CA 92083
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,069 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 161-144-11-00 |
| Primary APN | 161-144-11-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,416 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,900 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| View / Lot | Good |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 1611320500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 973 PENGUIN CIR |
| City | VISTA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92083-3126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-B |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 TR 003983 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELODY PARK HOMES |
| Legal Tract | 003983 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 19404 |
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 973 PENGUIN CIR, VISTA, CA 92083-3126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013593721 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000407377 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 973 PENGUIN CIR, VISTA, CA 92083-3126 |
| Document Number | 0000364294 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 973 PENGUIN CIR VISTA CA 920833126, VISTA, CA 92083-3126 |
| Document Number | 0000364294 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 364294 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 26, 2049 |
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 | $387,605 (+2%) Land $250,069 Building $137,536 | |
| 2025 | $5,069.00 (+7.33%) | $380,006 (+4.04%) Land $245,166 Building $134,840 |
| 2023 | $4,723.00 (+0.21%) | $365,252 Land $235,647 Building $129,605 |
| 2022 | $4,713.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 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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