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1235 Melrose Way, Vista, CA 92081 Property Information

1235 Melrose Way, Vista, CA 92081 Property Information

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Primary address 1235 Melrose Way, Vista
Zip code 92081
County San Diego

Sales & Tax Overview for 1235 Melrose Way, Vista

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Sale date 09/16/1998
Sale price $235,000
Arm's length
Property tax $4,701

Lot & Building Information for 1235 Melrose Way, Vista

Building sqft 3,090
Building class Single Family Residence (11)
Acreage 0.5
Units 1
Year built 1980
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
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Zoning district Estates Residential (E-1)

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About 1235 Melrose Way, Vista

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1235 Melrose Way, Vista, CA 92081?

1235 Melrose Way, Vista, CA 92081 was built in 1980 and has a total of 3,090 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1235 Melrose Way, Vista, CA 92081 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $416,178, the tax amount paid for 1235 Melrose Way, Vista, CA 92081 is $4,700.

When was 1235 Melrose Way, Vista, CA 92081 last sold?

1235 Melrose Way, Vista, CA 92081 was last sold in 05/31/2005.

Ownership Information

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Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
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Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 1235 Melrose Way, Vista

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/16/1998 $235,000

Title Documents for 1235 Melrose Way, Vista

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
05/31/2005 Deed
09/16/1998 Deed
           
           
           
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Property Taxes for 1235 Melrose Way, Vista

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $4,701
Market value $416,178

Assessment History for 1235 Melrose Way, Vista

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $416,178 1.1295 $4,701 +6.06%
2024-2025 $408,019 1.0863 $4,432 +2.45%
2023-2024 $400,020 1.0815 $4,326 +0.24%
2022-2023 $392,177 1.1005 $4,316 +2.30%
2021-2022 $384,488 1.09728 $4,219 -0.68%

Permits for 1235 Melrose Way, Vista

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Vista residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$850,000
1.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$515
2.2% YoY
San Diego County Median Sale Price
$865,000
-1.1% YoY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Breeze Hill Elementary School 5 Public K-5 766 0.19
Lake Elementary School 6 Public K-5 688 0.73
Montessori School of Oceanside NR Private PK-5 130 0.83
Montessori School of Oceanside NR Private PK-5 130 0.83
Children's Paradise Academy NR Private K-2 0 0.84

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Madison Middle School 4 Public 6-8 956 0.72
St. Francis of Assisi School NR Private PK-8 275 0.88
Vista Christian NR Private K-8 150 1.02
Vista Adult NR Public 0 1.02
West Coast Baptist School NR Private K-7 13 1.21

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Major General Raymond Murray High School 2 Public 10-12 230 0.96
Vista Adult NR Public 0 1.02
Tri-City Christian Schools NR Private PK-12 603 1.36
Rancho Buena Vista High School 7 Public 9-12 1,959 1.63
North County Trade Tech High School 5 Charter 9-12 173 1.93

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Neighbors for 1235 Melrose Way, Vista

Here are the neighbors for 1235 Melrose Way, Vista.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
721 McGavran Dr, Vista 2,559 06/25/1999 $230,000
1337 Melrose Way, Vista 3,992 01/22/1988 $121,000
1217 Melrose Way, Vista 2,767 05/20/2005
1367 Melrose Way, Vista 2,034 02/03/2016 $480,000
715 McGavran Dr, Vista 1,105 01/25/2021
1361 Andre Pl, Vista 2,347 02/12/2014
1315 Melrose Way, Vista 2,161 06/24/2019 $542,000
740 McGavran Ter, Vista 1,464 03/01/2022 $1,075,000
747 McGavran Dr, Vista 825 11/24/2025 $750,000
1301 Melrose Way, Vista 2,574 08/05/2008
1365 Laughton Way, Vista 2,842 08/31/2023
1369 Melrose Way, Vista 3,334 09/14/2020 $1,105,000
744 McGavran Dr #1, Vista 2,537 02/21/2020 $760,000
1363 Andre Pl, Vista 2,402 09/06/2006
736 McGavran Dr, Vista 1,834 04/29/2002
1349 Melrose Way, Vista 1,657 10/08/2019 $600,000
702 McGavran Dr, Vista 1,463 05/22/2019 $565,000
749 McGavran Dr, Vista 1,890 09/13/2018 $668,500
1259 Melrose Way, Vista 2,445
1309 Melrose Way, Vista 2,524 09/17/2004 $535,000

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