1261 Highbluff Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 1261 Highbluff Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,111 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size	15.5 acres (678,523 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$450,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$7,287 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale Feb 2021 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`223-601-02-13`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`223-601-02-13`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	1,111 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2004
Effective Year Built	Effective 2004
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Lot Area	678,523 sqft (15.5 acres)
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1261 HIGHBLUFF AVE
City	SAN MARCOS
State	CA
Zip	92078-1051
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	SPA
Legal Description	LOT 2 US 88PER DOC03-1281729&UND INT IN PHASE 4 TR 014639
Legal Subdivision	SAN MARCOS THE QUORUM
Legal Tract	014639
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	20043

Owner

Source: San Diego County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	1176 OLIVER AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109-5137
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Life Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 25, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Feb 10, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Oct 25, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI FINANCIAL PTRS CU
Jul 30, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Oct 20, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit US BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 22, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2018309075
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 13, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000489985
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Sep 25, 2026
Property Address	1261 HIGHBLUFF AVE, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1051
Document Number	0000279113
Instrument Date	Sep 24, 2026
Instrument	2026279113
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 2, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Life Tenant
Address	1176 OLIVER AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109-5137

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	1261 HIGHBLUFF AVE, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1051
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 24, 2021
Title Company	WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE, WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1261 HIGHBLUFF AVE, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1051

Mortgage

Document Number	0000105894
Date	Feb 10, 2021
Instrument	2021-0105894

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	1261 HIGHBLUFF AVE, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1051
Document Number	0000493889
Instrument Date	Oct 25, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 6, 2019
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1261 HIGHBLUFF AVE SAN MARCOS CA 920781051, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1051

Mortgage

Document Number	0000493889
Date	Oct 30, 2019
Instrument	493889

Lender

Name	FINANCIAL PTRS CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	DOWNEY, CA 90242

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 29, 2049

July 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Jul 30, 2018
Property Address	1261 HIGHBLUFF AVE, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1051
Document Number	0000309075
Map Reference	MAP 14639
Instrument Date	Jul 11, 2018
Instrument	2018-0309075
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1261 HIGHBLUFF AVE, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1051

Mortgage

Document Number	0000309076
Date	Jul 30, 2018
Instrument	2018-0309076

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2048

October 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Oct 20, 2017
Property Address	1261 HIGHBLUFF AVE, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1051
Document Number	0000489985
Map Reference	MAP14639
Instrument Date	Oct 13, 2017
Instrument	2017-0489985
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE SD

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1261 HIGHBLUFF AVE, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1051

Mortgage

Document Number	0000489987
Date	Oct 20, 2017
Instrument	2017-0489987

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 16, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Mortgage

Document Number	0000489986
Date	Oct 20, 2017
Instrument	2017-0489986

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	OWENSBORO, KY 42301

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	San Diego County
Municipality	San Marcos City
Unified School District	San Marcos Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$512,018 (+2%) Land $296,778 Building $215,240
2025	$7,287.00 (+7.38%)	$501,979 (+4.04%) Land $290,959 Building $211,020
2023	$6,786.00 (+2.12%) Homeowner's exemption	$482,488 Land $279,661 Building $202,827
2022	$6,645.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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 Policies	1 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.07% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	VALLECITOS WD serves 114,700 people · EPA ID CA3710002
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Mar 2022
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications Cable	2,000 / 100
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 50
San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless	500 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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