1814 Cortez Ave, Escondido, CA 92026 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 1814 Cortez Ave, Escondido, CA 92026

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,557 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size	0.188 acres (8,181 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$282,000 (Feb 2012)
Tax Bill	$4,074 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`224-690-31-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`224-690-31-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,557 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1977
Effective Year Built	Effective 1977
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Stucco
Roof Material	Tile
Lot Area	8,181 sqft (0.188 acres)
Lot Dimensions	122 ft deep x 65 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1814 CORTEZ AVE
City	ESCONDIDO
State	CA
Zip	92026-1705
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1-7
Legal Description	LOT 31 TR 007725
Legal Subdivision	ESCONDIDO BLKS RESUB
Legal Tract	007725
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	31
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1016
Census Tract	20305

Owner

Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1814 CORTEZ AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1705
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 24, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 24, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 6, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2012106973
Last Transfer Date	Jul 9, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000505293
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Jul 15, 2021
Property Address	1814 CORTEZ AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1705
Document Number	0000505293
Map Reference	MAP 7725
Instrument Date	Jul 9, 2021
Instrument	2021-0505293
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 26, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1814 CORTEZ AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1705

Mortgage

Document Number	0000505294
Date	Jul 15, 2021
Instrument	2021-0505294

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$361,278 (+2%) Land $204,983 Building $156,295
2025	$4,074.00 (+4.46%)	$354,195 (+4.04%) Land $200,964 Building $153,231
2023	$3,900.00 (+1.09%)	$340,443 Land $193,161 Building $147,282
2022	$3,858.00

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

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	RINCON DEL DIABLO MWD (ID-1) serves 28,427 people · EPA ID CA3710018
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Nov 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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