San Diego County property record for 281 5th Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 894 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,973 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $136,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,666 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 568-110-24-00 |
| Primary APN | 568-110-24-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 894 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Lot Area | 7,973 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 281 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHULA VISTA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91910-2442 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 1/4 SEC 149 LOT 13 POR TR 000505 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHULA VISTA |
| Legal Tract | 000505 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 12402 |
281 5th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1997.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 5TH AVE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910-2442 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997252268 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 25, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000252267 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 5th Ave was $2,666.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $225,897 (+2%) Land $126,548 Building $99,349 | |
| 2025 | $2,666.00 | $221,468 Land $124,067 Building $97,401 |
| 2023 | $2,536.00 (+2.96%) | $212,870 Land $119,250 Building $93,620 |
| 2022 | $2,463.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 281 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 281 5th Ave 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 | 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 |
| 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 747 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Wyyerd Connect.
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