San Diego County property record for 1252 Birch Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,837 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 1.06 acres (46,174 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $730,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,743 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 230-520-77-00 |
| Primary APN | 230-520-77-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 3,837 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 46,174 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 2305206800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1252 BIRCH AVE |
| City | ESCONDIDO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92027-3909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | PAR 2 DOC99-723666 IN PAR 3&IN TR PM09758 |
| Legal Tract | 1009758 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 20705 |
1252 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2016.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1252 BIRCH AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92027-3909 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201688304 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 1252 BIRCH AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92027-3909 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000079790 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0079790 |
| Name | AFFINITY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Feb 16, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1252 Birch Ave was $9,743 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Elementary School District | Escondido Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Escondido Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $881,447 (+2%) Land $154,250 Building $727,197 | |
| 2025 | $9,743.00 Homeowner's exemption | $864,165 Land $151,226 Building $712,939 |
| 2023 | $9,318.00 (+1.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $830,609 Land $145,354 Building $685,255 |
| 2022 | $9,203.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1252 Birch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Storm And 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.
Wildfire risk around 1252 Birch Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | CITY OF ESCONDIDO serves 137,044 people · EPA ID CA3710006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2021 |
| Lead | 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 177 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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