San Diego County property record for 208 Ave Cortez, La Jolla, CA 92037
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,181 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $6,080,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $78,063 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale Jan 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 357-014-07-00 |
| Primary APN | 357-014-07-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,181 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Tudor |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 208 AVENIDA CORTEZ |
|---|---|
| City | LA JOLLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92037-6502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-1-7 |
| Legal Description | BLK 6 LOT 7 TR 001810 |
| Legal Subdivision | LA JOLLA HERMOSA |
| Legal Tract | 001810 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 8102 |
208 Ave Cortez is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1787 FORT STOCKTON DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103-1648 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM MUFG UNION BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024136548 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000136547 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 208 AVENIDA CORTEZ, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-6502 |
| Document Number | 0000109150 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0109150 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Partially Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1205 SUTTER ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103-2825 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 208 AVENIDA CORTEZ, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-6502 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE SAN DIEGO BRANCH |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8515 COSTA VERDE BLVD 755, 755, SAN DIEGO, CA 92122-6676 |
| Document Number | 0000005724 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0005724 |
| Name | MUFG UNION BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.62% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.62% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6.62% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 10.6% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 208 Ave Cortez was $78,063 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 | San Diego City |
| Unified School District | San Diego City Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,325,632 (+2%) Land $5,618,160 Building $707,472 | |
| 2025 | $78,063.00 Homeowner's exemption | $6,201,600 Land $5,508,000 Building $693,600 |
| 2023 | $7,102.00 (+2.73%) | $576,996 Land $198,505 Building $378,491 |
| 2022 | $6,913.00 |
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 208 Ave Cortez in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2005.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2005–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 208 Ave Cortez 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 | CITY OF SAN DIEGO serves 1,408,937 people · EPA ID CA3710020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| 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 | 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 247 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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