San Diego County property record for 171 E Emerson St, Chula Vista, CA 91911
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,889 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $835,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,068 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 575-511-15-00 |
| Primary APN | 575-511-15-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,889 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,700 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| View / Lot | Good |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 171 E EMERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHULA VISTA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91911-3509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 71 TR 003754 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAIRNS MANOR |
| Legal Tract | 003754 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 13302 |
171 E Emerson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2023.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 E EMERSON ST, CHULA VISTA, CA 91911-3509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023205573 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 27, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000533648 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 171 E EMERSON ST, CHULA VISTA, CA 91911-3509 |
| Document Number | 0000205573 |
| Map Reference | MAP 3754 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0205573 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TTL SAN DIEGO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 171 E EMERSON ST, CHULA VISTA, CA 91911-3509 |
| Document Number | 0000205574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0205574 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 171 E Emerson St was $8,068.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | Chula Vista City |
| Elementary School District | Chula Vista Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Sweetwater Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $868,734 (+2%) Land $676,260 Building $192,474 | |
| 2025 | $8,068.00 | $851,700 Land $663,000 Building $188,700 |
| 2023 | $3,958.00 (+2.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $340,765 Land $153,583 Building $187,182 |
| 2022 | $3,843.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 171 E Emerson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 171 E Emerson St 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 | SWEETWATER AUTHORITY serves 184,915 people · EPA ID CA3710025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 717 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wyyerd Connect Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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