San Diego County property record for 1885 Cortez Ave, Escondido, CA 92026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,457 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,635 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,266 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 224-690-07-00 |
| Primary APN | 224-690-07-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,457 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 7,635 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Good |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1885 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 7 TR 007725 |
| Legal Subdivision | ESCONDIDO BLKS RESUB |
| Legal Tract | 007725 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
1885 Cortez Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2004.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1885 CORTEZ AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20041126207 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000379100 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 1885 CORTEZ AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1704 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | NC TITLE COMPANY, NETCO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1885 CORTEZ AVE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1704 |
| Document Number | 0000475945 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0475945 |
| Name | TRADITIONAL MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BELLEVUE, WA 98004 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 1.83% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2021 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1885 Cortez Ave was $7,266 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $653,966 (+2%) Land $426,501 Building $227,465 | |
| 2025 | $7,266.00 Homeowner's exemption | $641,144 Land $418,139 Building $223,005 |
| 2023 | $6,954.00 (+0.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $616,250 Land $401,903 Building $214,347 |
| 2022 | $6,894.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1885 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 1885 Cortez Ave is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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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