3181 Marlena Way, Spring Valley, CA 91978 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 3181 Marlena Way, Spring Valley, CA 91978

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,990 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size1.68 acres (73,181 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$287,500 (Jul 1992)
Tax Bill$5,297 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN596-040-58-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN596-040-58-00
Alternative APN
  • 5960405500

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,990 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1969
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1969
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area73,181 sqft
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces6 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemRadiant
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number5960405500
Street Address3181 MARLENA WAY
CitySPRING VALLEY
StateCA
Zip91978-2348
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA72
Legal DescriptionSEC 5-17-1E LOT 4 DOC76-246152 IN
Legal Range01E
Legal Township17
Legal Section05
Legal SubdivisionSAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionJAMUL
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract21306

Owner

3181 Marlena Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1992.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3181 MARLENA WAY, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91978-2348
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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 31, 1992 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 31, 1992 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 15, 1987 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number1992482139
Transfer Doc0000118590
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateAug 23, 2022
Property Address3181 MARLENA WAY, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91978-2348
Document Number0000339137
Instrument DateAug 15, 2022
Instrument2022-0339137
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3181 MARLENA WAY, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91978-2348

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3181 Marlena Way was $5,297 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
Secondary School DistrictGrossmont Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictJamul-Dulzura Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$454,109 (+2%) Land $132,608 Building $321,501
2025$5,297.00 Homeowner's exemption$445,206 Land $130,008 Building $315,198
2023$8,747.00 (+75.22%) Homeowner's exemption$735,823 Land $420,470 Building $315,353
2022$4,992.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3181 Marlena Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies5 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

Wildfire risk around 3181 Marlena Way is high, ranking above 88% of the US, with a 1% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 88% of the US · above 69% of California
Wildfire Likelihood1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemOTAY WATER DISTRICT
serves 242,155 people · EPA ID CA3710034
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
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 149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100
San Diego Broadband
Fixed Wireless
500 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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