3255 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 3255 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,271 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.236 acres (10,279 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,425,000 (Mar 2018)
Tax Bill$17,590 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN205-060-69-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN205-060-69-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area3,271 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Lot Area10,279 sqft (0.236 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address3255 JAMES DR
CityCARLSBAD
StateCA
Zip92008-1962
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-10000
Legal DescriptionPAR B TR PM16517
Legal SubdivisionCITY/CARLSBAD
Legal Tract1016517
Legal Block1
Legal Lot NumberB
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionOCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract17801

Owner

Source: San Diego County records, as of July 21, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address3255 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-1962
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 10, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018111695
Prior Transfer DateJun 29, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0000630766
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateMar 21, 2018
Property Address3255 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-1962
Document Number0000111695
Instrument DateMar 7, 2018
Instrument111695
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 27, 2018
Title CompanyGUARDIAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,567.50
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address3255 JAMES DR CARLSBAD CA 920081962, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-1962

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
MunicipalityCarlsbad City
Unified School DistrictCarlsbad Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,653,828 (+2%) Land $986,495 Building $667,333
2025$17,590.00 (+4.05%)$1,621,401 (+4.04%) Land $967,152 Building $654,249
2023$16,906.00 (+1.56%)$1,558,443 Land $929,598 Building $628,845
2022$16,646.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1997–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJan 2010 · other causes

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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% 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 SystemCARLSBAD MWD
serves 96,371 people · EPA ID CA3710005
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
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 470 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.

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