San Diego County property record for 3181 Marlena Way, Spring Valley, CA 91978
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,990 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 1.68 acres (73,181 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $287,500 (Jul 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $5,297 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 596-040-58-00 |
| Primary APN | 596-040-58-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,990 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 73,181 sqft |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 5960405500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3181 MARLENA WAY |
| City | SPRING VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91978-2348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A72 |
| Legal Description | SEC 5-17-1E LOT 4 DOC76-246152 IN |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 17 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | JAMUL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 21306 |
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 Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3181 MARLENA WAY, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91978-2348 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1992482139 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000118590 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3181 MARLENA WAY, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91978-2348 |
| Document Number | 0000339137 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0339137 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3181 MARLENA WAY, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91978-2348 |
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
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Secondary School District | Grossmont Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed 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.
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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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 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 Risk | High above 88% of the US · above 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | OTAY WATER DISTRICT serves 242,155 people · EPA ID CA3710034 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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