1267 Discovery St, San Marcos, CA 92078 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 1267 Discovery St, San Marcos, CA 92078

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.149 acres (6,500 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,150,000 (Feb 2026)
Tax Bill	$5,160 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Mortgage Feb 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`221-520-03-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`221-520-03-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Building Area	1,612 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Lot Area	6,500 sqft (0.149 acres)
View / Lot	Good
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1267 DISCOVERY ST
City	SAN MARCOS
State	CA
Zip	92078-4032
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS
Legal Description	LOT 609 TR 006320
Legal Subdivision	LAKE SAN MARCOS
Legal Tract	006320
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	609
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	20026

Owner

1267 Discovery St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2026.

Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1267 DISCOVERY ST, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-4032
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 2, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MERIDOX MORTGAGE
Feb 3, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA
May 11, 2018	Affidavit of Death, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE
May 5, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STEARNS LNDG
May 11, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 3, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 3, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 18, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202629277
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 22, 1999
Prior Transfer Doc	0000190869
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	1267 DISCOVERY ST, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-4032
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 11, 2026
Title Company	INNOVATIVE TITLE COMPANY LLC, INNOVATIVE TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1267 DISCOVERY ST, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-4032

Mortgage

Document Number	0000548725
Date	Aug 2, 2021
Instrument	2021-0548725

Lender

Name	MERIDOX MORTGAGE
Address	ANAHEIM, CA 92808

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

February 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Feb 3, 2026
Property Address	1267 DISCOVERY ST, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-4032
Document Number	0000029277
Map Reference	MAP 6320
Instrument Date	Jan 12, 2026
Instrument	2026-0029277
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 11, 2026
Title Company	TICOR TITLE SAN DIEGO BR, TICOR TITLE SAN DIEGO BRANCH

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
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
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1267 DISCOVERY ST, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-4032

Mortgage

Document Number	0000029278
Date	Feb 3, 2026
Instrument	2026-0029278

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2056

May 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	May 11, 2018
Property Address	1267 DISCOVERY ST, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-4032
Document Number	0000190525
Instrument Date	May 5, 2018
Instrument	190525
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 21, 2018
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	1267 DISCOVERY ST SAN MARCOS CA 920784032, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-4032

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	1267 DISCOVERY ST, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-4032
Document Number	0000190527
Instrument Date	May 5, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 18, 2018
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	1267 DISCOVERY ST SAN MARCOS CA 920784032, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-4032

Mortgage

Document Number	0000190527
Date	May 11, 2018
Instrument	190527

Lender

Name	STEARNS LNDG
Address	SANTA ANA, CA 92707-8788

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 10, 2048

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	May 11, 2018
Property Address	1267 DISCOVERY ST, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-4032
Document Number	0000190526
Instrument Date	Apr 27, 2018
Instrument	190526
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 18, 2018
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1267 DISCOVERY ST SAN MARCOS CA 920784032, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-4032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1267 Discovery St was $5,160.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$457,367 (+2%) Land $137,854 Building $319,513
2025	$5,160.00	$448,400 Land $135,151 Building $313,249
2023	$4,798.00 (+1.37%)	$430,989 Land $129,903 Building $301,086
2022	$4,733.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1267 Discovery St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	3 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

Wildfire risk around 1267 Discovery St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 281 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 50
San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless	500 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Cox Communications.

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