1540 Shields Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 1540 Shields Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms3.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Square Footage3,173 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
GarageCarport
Last Sale$535,000 (2011)
Tax Bill$8,975.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN259-401-08-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area3,173 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeCarport Garage
CarportCarport

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address1540 SHIELDS AVE
CityENCINITAS
StateCA
Zip92024-2910
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 152 TR 007433
Legal SubdivisionVILLANITAS
Legal Tract007433
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number152
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Minor Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Blockgroup4
Census Block4002
Census Tract17108

Owner

Source: San Diego County records · APN 259-401-08-00

Assessment roll updated July 21, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing AddressPSC 836 BOX 453, FPO, AE 09636-0005
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 08, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 08, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 29, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2011345740
Prior Transfer DateDec 14, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc0000180347
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address1540 SHIELDS AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-2910
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyINSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8724 ROSARIO PL NW, BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA 98110

Mortgage

Document Number0000778271
DateDec 04, 2020
Instrument2020-0778271
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 01, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Diego County records · Assessment roll updated July 21, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
MunicipalityEncinitas City
Elementary School DistrictEncinitas Union Elementary School District (KG - 06)
Secondary School DistrictSan Dieguito Union High School District (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$784,432 (+2%) Land $456,552 Building $327,880
2025$8,975.00 (+7.19%)$769,051 (+4.04%) Land $447,600 Building $321,451
2023$8,373.00 (+2.43%)$739,190 Land $430,220 Building $308,970
2022$8,174.00

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