3255 San Carlos Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91978 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 3255 San Carlos Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91978

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,268 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.487 acres (21,200 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$490,000 (Oct 2004)
Tax Bill	$3,017 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2017 Mortgage Feb 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`505-153-12-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`505-153-12-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	2,268 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1952
Lot Area	21,200 sqft (0.487 acres)
View / Lot	Good
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3255 SAN CARLOS DR
City	SPRING VALLEY
State	CA
Zip	91978-1059
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS
Legal Description	LOT 35 W 1/2 TR 002452
Legal Subdivision	LOMA RANCHO
Legal Tract	002452
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	35
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN DIEGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	13505

Owner

3255 San Carlos Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2004.

Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 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 Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3255 SAN CARLOS DR, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91978-1059
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 28, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA
Feb 12, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage KNOPP FAMILY TRUST (PT)

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 28, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 28, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20041021907
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 26, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc	0001021905
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	3255 SAN CARLOS DR, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91978-1059
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000613068
Date	Dec 28, 2017
Instrument	2017-0613068

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	OWENSBORO, KY 42301

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2048

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	3255 SAN CARLOS DR, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91978-1059
Document Number	0000116116
Instrument Date	Feb 12, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 28, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3255 SAN CARLOS DR SPRING VALLEY CA 919781059, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91978-1059

Mortgage

Document Number	0000116116
Date	Mar 23, 2018
Instrument	116116

Lender

Name	KNOPP FAMILY TRUST (PT)
Address	17544 VIA LOMA DR, POWAY, CA 92064-2147

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 22, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3255 San Carlos Dr was $3,017 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	San Diego County
Secondary School District	Grossmont Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	La Mesa-Spring Valley School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$204,178 (+2%) Land $28,243 Building $175,935
2025	$3,017.00 Homeowner's exemption	$200,176 Land $27,690 Building $172,486
2023	$2,767.00 (+2.1%) Homeowner's exemption	$192,405 Land $26,616 Building $165,789
2022	$2,710.00

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

FEMA maps place 3255 San Carlos Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	3 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 3255 San Carlos Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 System	HELIX WATER DISTRICT serves 277,918 people · EPA ID CA3710010
Water Source	Surface water
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 553 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
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, San Diego Broadband, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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