253 Via Tierra, Encinitas, CA 92024 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 253 Via Tierra, Encinitas, CA 92024

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,173 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size	0.357 acres (15,532 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Tax Bill	$14,785 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Line of Credit Oct 2025 Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`257-402-12-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`257-402-12-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,173 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1985
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Exterior Material	Stucco
Roof Material	Tile
Lot Area	15,532 sqft (0.357 acres)
View / Lot	Good
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	253 VIA TIERRA
City	ENCINITAS
State	CA
Zip	92024-5313
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R3
Legal Description	LOT 158 ST CLSD ADJ& TR 010140
Legal Subdivision	ENCINITAS 3474-3
Legal Tract	010140
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	158
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN DIEGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	17606

Owner

Source: San Diego County records, as of August 17, 2026

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	253 VIA TIERRA, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-5313
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 7, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit AMWEST FUNDING CORPORATION
Oct 20, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMWEST FUNDING CORP
Apr 7, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CALIFORNIA COAST CU
Dec 21, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIFORNIA COAST CU
Dec 22, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer TICOR TTL CO OF CA SAN DIEGO
Nov 17, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 23, 2011
Deed Sale	Sep 23, 2011
Prior Sale	Oct 15, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2011494332
Last Transfer Date	Oct 27, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000859188
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Aug 7, 2026
Property Address	253 VIA TIERRA, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-5313
Document Number	0000230236
Instrument Date	Aug 1, 2026
Instrument	2026230236
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust, 221
Address	253 VIA TIERRA, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-5313

Mortgage

Document Number	0000230236,
Date	Aug 7, 2026
Instrument	2026230236

Lender

Name	AMWEST FUNDING CORPORATION

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2056

Interest

Rate	6.43%
Max Rate	-1%

October 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	253 VIA TIERRA, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-5313
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2025
Title Company	WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 VIA TIERRA, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-5313

Mortgage

Document Number	0000293174
Date	Oct 20, 2025
Instrument	2025-0293174

Lender

Name	AMWEST FUNDING CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	BREA, CA 92821

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2055

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	253 VIA TIERRA, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-5313
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 3, 2022
Title Company	WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE, WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 VIA TIERRA, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-5313

Mortgage

Document Number	0000152025
Date	Apr 7, 2022
Instrument	2022-0152025

Lender

Name	CALIFORNIA COAST CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SAN DIEGO, CA 92150

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	301 Months
Due	May 28, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Dec 21, 2021
Property Address	253 VIA TIERRA, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-5313
Document Number	0000858490
Map Reference	DOC 81-215074
Instrument Date	Oct 27, 2021
Instrument	2021-0858490
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 29, 2021
Title Company	TICOR TITLE-SAN DIEGO, TICOR TITLE SAN DIEGO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	253 VIA TIERRA, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-5313

Mortgage

Document Number	0000858491
Date	Dec 21, 2021
Instrument	2021-0858491

Lender

Name	CALIFORNIA COAST CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Dec 22, 2021
Property Address	253 VIA TIERRA, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-5313
Document Number	0000859188
Map Reference	DOC 81-215074
Instrument Date	Oct 27, 2021
Instrument	2021-0859188
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023
Title Company	TICOR TTL CO OF CA SAN DIEGO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	253 VIA TIERRA, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-5313

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	253 VIA TIERRA, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-5313
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 VIA TIERRA, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-5313

Mortgage

Document Number	0000720776
Date	Nov 17, 2020
Instrument	2020-0720776

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	DES MOINES, IA 50328

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	267 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2043

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,346,937 (+2%) Land $797,618 Building $549,319
2025	$14,785.00 (+6.8%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,320,528 (+4.04%) Land $781,979 Building $538,549
2023	$13,844.00 (+14.05%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,269,253 Land $751,615 Building $517,638
2022	$12,139.00

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	2 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	OLIVENHAIN MWD serves 86,458 people · EPA ID CA3710029
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	May 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 272 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 35
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Cox Communications, GeoLinks, Ting, Verizon.

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