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638 Cortez Avenue, Vista, CA 92084 Property Information

638 Cortez Avenue, Vista, CA 92084 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 638 Cortez Avenue, Vista
Zip code 92084
County San Diego

Sales & Tax Overview for 638 Cortez Avenue, Vista

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Sale date 06/28/2021
Sale price $750,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $3,668

Lot & Building Information for 638 Cortez Avenue, Vista

Building sqft 1,504
Building class Single Family Residence (11)
Acreage 0.186
Units 1
Year built 1979
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (R-1)

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About 638 Cortez Avenue, Vista

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 638 Cortez Avenue, Vista, CA 92084?

638 Cortez Avenue, Vista, CA 92084 was built in 1979 and has a total of 1,504 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 638 Cortez Avenue, Vista, CA 92084 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $331,712, the tax amount paid for 638 Cortez Avenue, Vista, CA 92084 is $3,746.

When was 638 Cortez Avenue, Vista, CA 92084 last sold and what was the last sale price?

638 Cortez Avenue, Vista, CA 92084 was last sold in 06/28/2021 for $750,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 638 Cortez Avenue, Vista

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/28/2021 $750,000
05/16/2016 $425,000
09/11/2008 $220,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 638 Cortez Avenue, Vista

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
06/28/2021
05/16/2016 Deed
09/11/2008 Deed
06/09/2008 Trustees Deed
03/26/2008 Deed
12/31/2007 Deed
07/31/2006 Deed
04/15/2004 Deed
04/06/2004 Deed
09/06/1996 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 638 Cortez Avenue, Vista

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,747
Current property tax $3,668
Market value $331,712

Assessment History for 638 Cortez Avenue, Vista

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 638 Cortez Avenue, Vista, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $331,712 1.1295 $3,747 +6.06%
2024-2025 $325,209 1.0863 $3,533 +2.45%
2023-2024 $318,834 1.0815 $3,448 +0.24%
2022-2023 $312,583 1.1005 $3,440 -32.55%
2021-2022 $464,795 1.09728 $5,100 -0.68%

Permits for 638 Cortez Avenue, 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)
Vista Springs Charter 3 Charter K-12 246 0.21
Calvary Christian School Private School Satellite Program NR Private K-12 61 0.56
Calvary Christian School NR Private K-12 160 0.56
Children's Paradise Inc. NR Private K-3 24 0.67
Bobier Elementary School 4 Public K-5 499 0.69

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Vista Springs Charter 3 Charter K-12 246 0.21
Calvary Christian School Private School Satellite Program NR Private K-12 61 0.56
Calvary Christian School NR Private K-12 160 0.56
New Haven Nonpublic School NR Private 7-12 28 0.63
California Avenue Elementary School NR Public K-8 13 0.96

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Vista Springs Charter 3 Charter K-12 246 0.21
Vista Adult Transition Center NR Public 12 124 0.32
Calvary Christian School Private School Satellite Program NR Private K-12 61 0.56
Calvary Christian School NR Private K-12 160 0.56
Vista High School 5 Public 9-12 2,030 0.62

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Neighbors for 638 Cortez Avenue, Vista

Here are the neighbors for 638 Cortez Avenue, Vista.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
642 Cortez Ave, Vista 1,532 06/24/2020 $555,000
636 Cortez Ave, Vista 2,268 03/14/1994 $204,500
408 E Indian Rock Rd, Vista 1,341 02/05/2008
462 Valerie Dr, Vista 1,012 10/19/2017 $425,000
640 Cortez Ave, Vista 1,999 03/20/2025 $915,000
727 E Bobier Dr, Vista 1,560 06/11/1993 $131,500
460 Valerie Dr, Vista 1,088 03/15/2004
436 E Indian Rock Rd, Vista 6,300 12/15/2019
461 Valerie Dr, Vista 1,278 10/13/2021 $620,000
470 Valerie Dr, Vista 990 11/24/2021 $590,000
723 E Bobier Dr, Vista 1,352 04/16/2007
634 Cortez Ave, Vista 1,502 11/04/2022 $983,500
657 Cortez Ave, Vista 2,289 05/19/2011 $345,500
1164 Cabrillo Ln, Vista 1,110 06/29/2020 $390,000
1150 Cabrillo Ln, Vista 1,617 04/20/2020 $560,000
1148 Cabrillo Ln, Vista 1,724 04/19/1995 $175,000
456 Valerie Dr, Vista 1,824 08/01/2018
644 Cortez Ave, Vista 1,999 03/26/2012 $294,000
630 Cortez Ave, Vista 1,848 12/02/2020 $629,000

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