San Diego County property record for 142 Howell Heights Dr, Escondido, CA 92025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,004 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,322 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 232-190-06-00 |
| Primary APN | 232-190-06-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,004 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Lot Area | 13,500 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| View / Lot | Good |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 142 HOWELL HEIGHTS DR |
|---|---|
| City | ESCONDIDO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92025-3813 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-10 |
| Legal Description | BLK 306 LOTS 30&31 POR TR 000527 |
| Legal Subdivision | ESCONDIDO LAND & TOWN |
| Legal Tract | 000527 |
| Legal Block | 306 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30,31 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
142 Howell Heights Dr is owned by a company that bought it in November 2002 and is owner-occupied.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 HOWELL HEIGHTS DR, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-3813 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Feb 21, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002999624 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 142 HOWELL HEIGHTS DR, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-3813 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG TITLE COMPANY OF CALIFOR |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000057423 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0057423 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 142 HOWELL HEIGHTS DR, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-3813 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG TITLE CO OF CA SAN DIEGO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 142 HOWELL HEIGHTS DR, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-3813 |
| Document Number | 0000808570 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0808570 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 142 HOWELL HEIGHTS DR, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-3813 |
| Document Number | 0000068124 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 68124 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 142 HOWELL HEIGHTS DR ESCONDIDO CA 920253813, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-3813 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 142 Howell Heights Dr was $5,322 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | Escondido City |
| 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 | $480,104 (+2%) Land $192,040 Building $288,064 | |
| 2025 | $5,322.00 Homeowner's exemption | $470,691 Land $188,275 Building $282,416 |
| 2023 | $5,092.00 (+1.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $452,415 Land $180,965 Building $271,450 |
| 2022 | $5,037.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 142 Howell Heights Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2017.
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 | 2 (2017–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 142 Howell Heights Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 325 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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