3497 Topeka St, Carlsbad, CA 92010 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 3497 Topeka St, Carlsbad, CA 92010

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,263 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size0.245 acres (10,667 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$1,625,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill$8,700 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Transfer
Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN167-431-12-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN167-431-12-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,263 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1986
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1986
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area10,667 sqft (0.245 acres)
View / LotOcean
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address3497 TOPEKA ST
CityCARLSBAD
StateCA
Zip92010-2185
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1
Legal DescriptionLOT 107 TR 010128
Legal SubdivisionCARLSBAD COURT
Legal Tract010128
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number107
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionOCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract19804

Owner

3497 Topeka St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2026.

Source: San Diego County records, as of September 22, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address3497 TOPEKA ST, CARLSBAD, CA 92010-2185
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Living Trust

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

DateDocument
Sep 14, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jul 31, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION
Nov 23, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage
LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL LLC
May 17, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 4, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 31, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 31, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 2, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2026220192
Last Transfer DateSep 14, 2026
Transfer Doc0000268006
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateSep 14, 2026
Property Address3497 TOPEKA ST, CARLSBAD, CA 92010-2185
Document Number0000268006
Instrument DateSep 14, 2026
Instrument2026268006
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Living Trust
Address3497 TOPEKA ST, CARLSBAD, CA 92010-2185

July 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateJul 31, 2026
Property Address3497 TOPEKA ST, CARLSBAD, CA 92010-2185
Document Number0000220192
Instrument DateJul 27, 2026
Instrument2026220192
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 21, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$180,537.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address3497 TOPEKA ST, CARLSBAD, CA 92010-2185

Mortgage

Document Number0000220193,
DateJul 31, 2026
Instrument2026220193
Lender
NameSAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate-1%

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address3497 TOPEKA ST, CARLSBAD, CA 92010-2185
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 3, 2021
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3497 TOPEKA ST, CARLSBAD, CA 92010-2185

Mortgage

Document Number0000805762
DateNov 23, 2021
Instrument2021-0805762
Lender
NameLONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL LLC
TypeReverse Mortgage Lender
AddressMAHWAH, NJ 07495
Agreement
TypeReverse Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

May 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateMay 17, 2022
Property Address3497 TOPEKA ST, CARLSBAD, CA 92010-2185
Document Number0000211017
Map ReferenceMAP 10128
Instrument DateNov 16, 2021
Instrument2022-0211017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address3497 TOPEKA ST, CARLSBAD, CA 92010-2185

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateFeb 4, 2021
Property Address3497 TOPEKA ST, CARLSBAD, CA 92010-2185
Document Number0000087943
Map ReferenceMAP 10128
Instrument DateJan 30, 2021
Instrument2021-0087943
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address3497 TOPEKA ST, CARLSBAD, CA 92010-2185

Mortgage

Document Number0000087944
DateFeb 4, 2021
Instrument2021-0087944
Lender
NameSECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3497 Topeka St was $8,700 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 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$823,456 (+2%) Land $443,179 Building $380,277
2025$8,700.00 Homeowner's exemption$807,311 Land $434,490 Building $372,821
2023$8,358.00 (+1.58%) Homeowner's exemption$775,964 Land $417,619 Building $358,345
2022$8,228.00

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 3497 Topeka St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 3497 Topeka St 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% 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 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 394 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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