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1201 Sunset Drive, Vista, CA 92081 Property Information

1201 Sunset Drive, Vista, CA 92081 Property Information

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Primary address 1201 Sunset Drive, Vista
Zip code 92081
County San Diego

Sales & Tax Overview for 1201 Sunset Drive, Vista

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Sale date 05/20/2003
Sale price $281,500
Arm's length
Property tax $4,601

Lot & Building Information for 1201 Sunset Drive, Vista

Building sqft 780
Building class Single Family Residence (11)
Acreage 0.52
Units 1
Year built 1947
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning district Estates Residential (E-1)

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About 1201 Sunset Drive, Vista

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1201 Sunset Drive, Vista, CA 92081?

1201 Sunset Drive, Vista, CA 92081 was built in 1947 and has a total of 780 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1201 Sunset Drive, Vista, CA 92081 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $407,385, the tax amount paid for 1201 Sunset Drive, Vista, CA 92081 is $4,601.

When was 1201 Sunset Drive, Vista, CA 92081 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1201 Sunset Drive, Vista, CA 92081 was last sold in 05/20/2003 for $281,500.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1201 Sunset Drive, Vista

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/20/2003 $281,500
11/27/2001 $165,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 1201 Sunset Drive, Vista

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
05/20/2003 Deed
11/27/2001 Deed
           
           
           
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Property Taxes for 1201 Sunset Drive, Vista

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $4,601
Market value $407,385

Assessment History for 1201 Sunset Drive, Vista

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $407,385 1.1295 $4,601 +6.06%
2024-2025 $399,398 1.0863 $4,339 +2.45%
2023-2024 $391,567 1.0815 $4,235 +0.23%
2022-2023 $383,891 1.1005 $4,225 +2.31%
2021-2022 $376,365 1.09728 $4,130 -0.68%

Permits for 1201 Sunset Drive, 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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Risk

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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)
Montessori School of Oceanside NR Private PK-5 130 0.43
Montessori School of Oceanside NR Private PK-5 130 0.43
Breeze Hill Elementary School 5 Public K-5 766 0.46
Lake Elementary School 6 Public K-5 688 0.47
West Coast Baptist School NR Private K-7 13 0.69

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Madison Middle School 4 Public 6-8 956 0.55
West Coast Baptist School NR Private K-7 13 0.69
Vista Adult NR Public 0 0.82
St. Francis of Assisi School NR Private PK-8 275 1.21
Vista Christian NR Private K-8 150 1.45

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Vista Adult NR Public 0 0.82
Rancho Buena Vista High School 7 Public 9-12 1,959 1.13
Major General Raymond Murray High School 2 Public 10-12 230 1.35
National University Academy NR Charter K-12 39 1.87
Tri-City Christian Schools NR Private PK-12 603 1.88

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Neighbors for 1201 Sunset Drive, Vista

Here are the neighbors for 1201 Sunset Drive, Vista.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1155 Sunset Dr, Vista 1,200 06/07/2007
1213 Sunset Dr, Vista 1,758 07/31/2003 $420,000
1195 Sunset Dr, Vista 2,839 03/16/2016 $585,000
1189 Sunset Dr, Vista 1,323 11/20/1998
1161 Sunset Dr, Vista 1,710 01/19/2006 $435,000
1163 Sunset Dr, Vista 1,192 02/07/2002 $124,000
1209 Sunset Dr, Vista 1,810 02/25/2020 $660,000
1157 Sunset Dr, Vista 1,249
1275 Sunset Dr, Vista 2,165 12/28/2021 $950,000
960 S Melrose Dr, Vista 1,911 03/17/2014
1151 Sunset Dr, Vista 1,265 06/29/2012 $313,000
1147 Sunset Dr, Vista 1,836
868 S Melrose Dr, Vista 1,560 04/30/1993
862 S Melrose Dr, Vista 3,211 05/20/2004 $580,000
860 S Melrose Dr, Vista 720 05/19/2004
1143 Sunset Dr, Vista 1,451 11/28/2007 $450,000
1219 Sunset Dr, Vista 1,378 07/10/1998 $165,000
870 S Melrose Dr, Vista 3,006 01/29/2019 $835,000
950 S Melrose Dr, Vista 1,082 08/12/2022 $1,100,000
1185 Sunset Dr, Vista 2,401 03/27/2018 $475,000

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