3257 San Tomas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 3257 San Tomas Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,896 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size0.91 acres (3,976 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$20,000 (Aug 1994)
Tax Bill$3,703 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Jul 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN165-692-13-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN165-692-13-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area1,896 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Lot Area3,976 sqft (0.91 acres)
View / LotGood
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address3257 SAN TOMAS DR
CityOCEANSIDE
StateCA
Zip92056-3244
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodePD-2
Legal DescriptionLOT 13 TR 012174
Legal SubdivisionDEL ORO HILLS
Legal Tract012174
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionOCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract18515

Owner

3257 San Tomas Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2002.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address3257 SAN TOMAS DR, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056-3244
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 26, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Jul 25, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
ORION LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 31, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 31, 1994 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 31, 1989 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number1994521474
Last Transfer DateSep 26, 2002
Transfer Doc0000876287
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address3257 SAN TOMAS DR, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056-3244
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 6, 2021
Title CompanyMEMBERS TITLE COMPANY/CA INC, MEMBERS TITLE COMPANY CSC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3257 SAN TOMAS DR, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056-3244

Mortgage

Document Number0000238394
DateMar 26, 2021
Instrument2021-0238394
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address3257 SAN TOMAS DR, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056-3244
Document Number0000344905
Instrument DateJul 25, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 4, 2017
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address3257 SAN TOMAS DR OCEANSIDE CA 920563244, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056-3244

Mortgage

Document Number0000344905
DateJul 31, 2017
Instrument344905
Lender
NameORION LNDG
AddressORANGE, CA 92868
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 30, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3257 San Tomas Dr was $3,703 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
MunicipalityOceanside City
Unified School DistrictOceanside Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$299,792 (+2%) Land $85,646 Building $214,146
2025$3,703.00 Homeowner's exemption$293,915 Land $83,967 Building $209,948
2023$3,539.00 (+1.37%) Homeowner's exemption$282,504 Land $80,707 Building $201,797
2022$3,491.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3257 San Tomas 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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 3257 San Tomas Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemLa Jolla Western
tribal government · serves 296 people · EPA ID 090605008
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2021
Also Mapped HereSAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY, CITY OF OCEANSIDE
LeadBelow detection (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 522 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

May also be available: FiberFirst, GeoLinks, Verizon.

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