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1281 Highbluff Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 1281 Highbluff Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size15.5 acres (678,523 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$755,000 (Jun 2024)
Tax Bill$10,292 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Sale
Nov 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN223-601-02-04

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN223-601-02-04

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area1,144 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2003
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2003
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Lot Area678,523 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address1281 HIGHBLUFF AVE
CitySAN MARCOS
StateCA
Zip92078-1051
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeSPA
Legal DescriptionLOT 2 US 79PER DOC03-1281725&UND INT IN PHASE 2 TR 014639
Legal SubdivisionSAN MARCOS THE QUORUM
Legal Tract014639
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionOCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract20043

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1281 HIGHBLUFF AVE, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1051
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 28, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Nov 8, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 5, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 5, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 28, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024141851
Prior Transfer DateApr 30, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000125223
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateDec 28, 2023
Property Address1281 HIGHBLUFF AVE, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1051
Document Number0000354145
Map ReferenceMAP 14639
Instrument DateDec 13, 2023
Instrument2023-0354145
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 8, 2024
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1281 HIGHBLUFF AVE, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1051

November 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateNov 8, 2017
Property Address1281 HIGHBLUFF AVE, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1051
Document Number0000522770
Instrument DateOct 27, 2017
Instrument522770
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 14, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1519 PROVIDENCE DR VISTA CA 920814557, VISTA, CA 92081-4557

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
MunicipalitySan Marcos City
Unified School DistrictSan Marcos Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$785,500 (+2%) Land $517,512 Building $267,988
2025$10,292.00 (+96.15%)$770,099 (+133.62%) Land $507,365 Building $262,734
2023$5,247.00 (+2.2%)$329,640 Land $217,177 Building $112,463
2022$5,134.00

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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 RiskModerate
above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemVALLECITOS WD
serves 114,700 people · EPA ID CA3710002
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionMar 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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

ProviderMax 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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