213 Ave Cortez, La Jolla, CA 92037 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 213 Ave Cortez, La Jolla, CA 92037

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,550 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size0.188 acres (8,200 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$3,200,000 (Jul 2015)
Tax Bill$9,681 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2018 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN357-030-05-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN357-030-05-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,550 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1988
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area8,200 sqft (0.188 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address213 AVENIDA CORTEZ
CityLA JOLLA
StateCA
Zip92037-6501
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-1-7
Legal DescriptionBLK 7 LOT 5 TR 001810
Legal SubdivisionLA JOLLA HERMOSA
Legal Tract001810
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract8102

Owner

213 Ave Cortez is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2015.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address213 AVENIDA CORTEZ, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-6501
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 27, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 27, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 14, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2015393418
Prior Transfer DateMar 9, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000311414
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address213 AVENIDA CORTEZ, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-6501
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000048579
DateFeb 7, 2018
Instrument2018-0048579
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSACRAMENTO, CA 95814
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 213 Ave Cortez was $9,681 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
MunicipalitySan Diego City
Unified School DistrictSan Diego City Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$750,789 (+2%) Land $338,113 Building $412,676
2025$9,681.00 Homeowner's exemption$736,069 Land $331,484 Building $404,585
2023$8,615.00 (+2.76%) Homeowner's exemption$707,488 Land $318,613 Building $388,875
2022$8,384.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 213 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 11 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2005–2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimOct 2017 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud And Debris Flows, Feb 2005 · 2 claims

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

The area around 213 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCITY OF SAN DIEGO
serves 1,408,937 people · EPA ID CA3710020
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 247 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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