212 E James St, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 212 E James St, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$479,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill	$6,424 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`639-042-01-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`639-042-01-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	1,350 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Lot Area	7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	212 E JAMES ST
City	CHULA VISTA
State	CA
Zip	91910-6202
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LOT 131 TR 004041
Legal Subdivision	DALSETH HILLS
Legal Tract	004041
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	131
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN DIEGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2010
Census Tract	13401

Owner

Source: San Diego County records, as of July 21, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	212 E JAMES ST, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910-6202
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 22, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 1, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Dec 20, 2017	Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · VA Mortgage STEARNS LNDG
Oct 31, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY/CA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 20, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 20, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 31, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2017598399
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 7, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	0000160396
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	212 E JAMES ST, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910-6202
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 1, 2021
Title Company	TITLE CONNECTION, TITLE CONNECT INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	212 E JAMES ST, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910-6202

Mortgage

Document Number	0000219701
Date	Mar 22, 2021
Instrument	2021-0219701

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	350 Months
Due	May 1, 2050

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	212 E JAMES ST, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910-6202
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000166309
Date	Apr 1, 2020
Instrument	2020-0166309

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	ISELIN, NJ 08830

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2050

December 2017: Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Dec 20, 2017
Property Address	212 E JAMES ST, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910-6202
Document Number	0000598399
Instrument Date	Nov 27, 2017
Instrument	598399
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018
Title Company	WFG TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$526.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	212 E JAMES ST CHULA VISTA CA 919106202, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910-6202

Mortgage

Document Number	598400
Date	Dec 20, 2017
Instrument	598400

Lender

Name	STEARNS LNDG
Address	SANTA ANA, CA 92707-8788

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 19, 2047

October 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Oct 31, 2017
Property Address	212 E JAMES ST, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910-6202
Document Number	0000506629
Instrument Date	Oct 27, 2017
Instrument	506629
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2017
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY/CA

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$447.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	212 E JAMES ST CHULA VISTA CA 919106202, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910-6202

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	San Diego County
Municipality	Chula Vista City
Elementary School District	Chula Vista Elementary School District (KG - 06)
Secondary School District	Sweetwater Union High School District (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$555,914 (+2%) Land $464,232 Building $91,682
2025	$6,424.00 (+5.1%) Homeowner's exemption	$545,015 (+4.04%) Land $455,130 Building $89,885
2023	$6,112.00 (+2.98%) Homeowner's exemption	$523,853 Land $437,457 Building $86,396
2022	$5,935.00

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	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

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	SWEETWATER AUTHORITY serves 184,915 people · EPA ID CA3710025
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Nov 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 643 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Wyyerd Connect Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Cox Communications Cable	2,000 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

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