San Diego County property record for 1718 Cortez Ave, Escondido, CA 92026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,748 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,907 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $8,643 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 226-880-02-00 |
| Primary APN | 226-880-02-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 3,748 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Lot Area | 10,907 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1718 CORTEZ AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ESCONDIDO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92026-1749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 TR 014110 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 014110 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
1718 Cortez Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2010.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1718 CORTEZ AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002684612 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008686 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1718 Cortez Ave was $8,643 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| 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 | $771,114 (+2%) Land $177,263 Building $593,851 | |
| 2025 | $8,643.00 Homeowner's exemption | $755,995 Land $173,788 Building $582,207 |
| 2023 | $8,264.00 (+1.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $726,641 Land $167,041 Building $559,600 |
| 2022 | $8,159.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1718 Cortez Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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 risk around 1718 Cortez Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | VALLECITOS WD serves 114,700 people · EPA ID CA3710002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 625 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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