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279 1/4 Hillcrest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 279 1/4 Hillcrest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,983 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size0.244 acres (10,644 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$3,197,500 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill$5,060 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN254-102-19-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN254-102-19-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Building Area2,983 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1986
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1986
Lot Area10,644 sqft (0.244 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address279 1/4 HILLCREST DR
CityENCINITAS
StateCA
Zip92024-1562
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR8
Legal DescriptionBLK 22 LOT 12 ST CLSD ADJ & POR TR 000524
Legal SubdivisionNORTH LEUCADIA
Legal Tract000524
Legal Block22
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract17701

Owner

Source: San Diego County records, as of October 14, 2026

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address11637 E ONYX AVE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259-5016
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 18, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 18, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 29, 1985 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026273276
Prior Transfer DateJul 12, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc0000394729
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateSep 18, 2026
Property Address279 1/4 HILLCREST DR, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1562
Document Number0000273276
Instrument DateSep 9, 2026
Instrument2026273276
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2026
Title CompanyCORINTHIAN TITLE COMPANY, CORINTHIAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$355,242.25
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address11637 E ONYX AVE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259-5016

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
MunicipalityEncinitas City
Elementary School DistrictEncinitas Union Elementary School District (KG - 06)
Secondary School DistrictSan Dieguito Union High School District (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$479,442 (+2%) Land $211,029 Building $268,413
2025$5,060.00 (+6.17%) Homeowner's exemption$470,042 (+4.04%) Land $206,892 Building $263,150
2023$4,766.00 (+2.08%) Homeowner's exemption$451,792 Land $198,859 Building $252,933
2022$4,669.00

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

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
Nearby Flood Policies1 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 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 SystemSAN DIEGUITO WD
serves 40,405 people · EPA ID CA3710021
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2022
Lead1 ppb (2025)
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 680 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable		2,000 / 100
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Ting, Verizon.

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