San Diego County property record for 1654 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,562 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,152 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Nov 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $4,570 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 156-211-17-00 |
| Primary APN | 156-211-17-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,562 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,152 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1654 JAMES DR |
|---|---|
| City | CARLSBAD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92008-1956 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 TR 009621 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARLSBAD COURT |
| Legal Tract | 009621 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 17801 |
1654 James Dr is held in a trust since March 2014.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4051 SKYLINE RD, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2748 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1989630241 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000110316 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 1654 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-1956 |
| Document Number | 0000753615 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE SAN DIEGO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 4051 SKYLINE RD CARLSBAD CA 920082748, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2748 |
| Document Number | 0000753615 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 753615 |
| Name | SPROUT MTG |
|---|---|
| Address | PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 34986 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 24, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1654 James Dr was $4,570.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | Carlsbad City |
| Unified School District | Carlsbad Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $422,197 (+2%) Land $243,941 Building $178,256 | |
| 2025 | $4,570.00 | $413,919 Land $239,158 Building $174,761 |
| 2023 | $4,393.00 (+1.55%) | $397,848 Land $229,872 Building $167,976 |
| 2022 | $4,326.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1654 James Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2010 · other causes |
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 1654 James 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 |
|---|
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 | CARLSBAD MWD serves 96,371 people · EPA ID CA3710005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 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 470 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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