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538 Massachusetts Avenue, Vista, CA 92084 Property Information

538 Massachusetts Avenue, Vista, CA 92084 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 538 Massachusetts Avenue, Vista
Zip code 92084
County San Diego

Sales & Tax Overview for 538 Massachusetts Avenue, Vista

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Sale date 09/28/2021
Sale price $695,000
Arm's length
Property tax $8,330

Lot & Building Information for 538 Massachusetts Avenue, Vista

Building sqft 1,415
Building class Single Family Residence (11)
Acreage 0.173
Units 2
Year built 1943
Bedrooms 4
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About 538 Massachusetts Avenue, Vista

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 538 Massachusetts Avenue, Vista, CA 92084?

538 Massachusetts Avenue, Vista, CA 92084 was built in 1943 and has a total of 1,415 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 Massachusetts Avenue, Vista, CA 92084 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $737,538, the tax amount paid for 538 Massachusetts Avenue, Vista, CA 92084 is $8,330.

When was 538 Massachusetts Avenue, Vista, CA 92084 last sold and what was the last sale price?

538 Massachusetts Avenue, Vista, CA 92084 was last sold in 09/28/2021 for $695,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 538 Massachusetts Avenue, Vista

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/28/2021 $695,000
10/20/2017 $450,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 538 Massachusetts Avenue, Vista

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
09/28/2021
10/20/2017
           
           
           
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Property Taxes for 538 Massachusetts Avenue, Vista

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $8,330
Market value $737,538

Assessment History for 538 Massachusetts Avenue, Vista

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 Massachusetts 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 $737,538 1.1295 $8,330 +6.06%
2024-2025 $723,078 1.0863 $7,855 +2.45%
2023-2024 $708,900 1.0815 $7,667 +0.25%
2022-2023 $695,000 1.1005 $7,648 +47.35%
2021-2022 $473,030 1.09728 $5,190 -0.68%

Permits for 538 Massachusetts 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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Vista Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts 4 Public K-5 670 0.07
California Avenue Elementary School NR Public K-8 13 0.19
Calvary Christian School NR Private K-12 160 0.69
Calvary Christian School Private School Satellite Program NR Private K-12 61 0.69
Children's Paradise Inc. NR Private K-3 24 0.82

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
California Avenue Elementary School NR Public K-8 13 0.19
Vista Magnet Middle School Of Technology, Science, And Math 6 Public 6-8 819 0.50
Calvary Christian School NR Private K-12 160 0.69
Calvary Christian School Private School Satellite Program NR Private K-12 61 0.69
St. Francis of Assisi School NR Private PK-8 275 0.87

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Calvary Christian School NR Private K-12 160 0.69
Calvary Christian School Private School Satellite Program NR Private K-12 61 0.69
North County Trade Tech High School 5 Charter 9-12 173 0.75
Major General Raymond Murray High School 2 Public 10-12 230 0.87
Vista Adult Transition Center NR Public 12 124 0.91

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Neighbors for 538 Massachusetts Avenue, Vista

Here are the neighbors for 538 Massachusetts Avenue, Vista.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
522 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista 08/31/2025
527 Redlands St, Vista 08/31/2025
502 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista 2,784 06/08/2022 $550,000
524 Massachusetts Ave #52C, Vista 2,684 05/22/2007
540 N Citrus Ave #1, Vista 1,456 07/27/2020 $499,000
533 Redlands St, Vista 868 09/07/2001 $160,000
525 Redlands St, Vista 1,390 07/31/2002
517 Redlands St, Vista 483
534 N Citrus Ave, Vista 1,025 10/17/2002 $232,273
502 Massachusetts Ave, Vista 1,518 11/17/2008 $225,000
530 Massachusetts Ave, Vista 2,736 06/09/2017 $580,000
505 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista 05/10/2001
535 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista
528 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista 5,204 08/31/2025
536 Santa Fe Ave, Vista 320
534 Massachusetts Ave, Vista 1,177 10/31/2023 $630,000
516 Massachusetts Ave, Vista 4,952 06/29/2010 $600,000
521 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista 01/15/2025
120 W California Ave, Vista 900 09/07/1988 $85,000
510 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista 01/31/1995

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