San Diego County property record for 1857 Cortez Ave, Escondido, CA 92026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,781 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,529 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $710,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,626 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 224-690-67-00 |
| Primary APN | 224-690-67-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,781 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Lot Area | 10,529 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 2246901400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1857 CORTEZ AVE |
| City | ESCONDIDO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92026-1704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-7 |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 (EX DOC78-274469) TR 007725 |
| Legal Subdivision | ESCONDIDO BLKS RESUB |
| Legal Tract | 007725 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
1857 Cortez Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2026.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1857 CORTEZ AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 3, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222510 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034746 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1857 CORTEZ AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1704 |
| Document Number | 0000034746 |
| Map Reference | MAP 7725 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0034746 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Living Trust |
| Address | 1857 CORTEZ AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1704 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1857 CORTEZ AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1704 |
| Document Number | 0000002510 |
| Map Reference | MAP 7725 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-0002510 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE SAN DIEGO, FIDELITY NATL TTL SAN DIEGO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment 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 | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1857 CORTEZ AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1704 |
| Document Number | 0000002511 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0002511 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 1857 CORTEZ AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1704 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26870 SAINT ANDREWS LN, VALLEY CENTER, CA 92082-6658 |
| Document Number | 0000221823 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0221823 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30305 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 1857 CORTEZ AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1704 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000515359 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0515359 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1857 Cortez Ave was $8,626.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $768,525 (+2%) Land $311,782 Building $456,743 | |
| 2025 | $8,626.00 | $753,457 Land $305,669 Building $447,788 |
| 2023 | $7,792.00 (+171.59%) | $683,000 Land $277,000 Building $406,000 |
| 2022 | $2,869.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1857 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 1857 Cortez Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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 |
| 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 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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