San Diego County property record for 3541 Buffum Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,046 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (1,831 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,468 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 162-322-26-00 |
| Primary APN | 162-322-26-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,046 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Lot Area | 1,831 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 3541 BUFFUM DR |
|---|---|
| City | OCEANSIDE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92057-8619 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-A |
| Legal Description | LOT 148 UND 1/86 INT IN LOT B&ALL OF TR 007423 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEANA SOUTH |
| Legal Tract | 007423 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 148,B |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 18512 |
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3541 BUFFUM DR, OCEANSIDE, CA 92057-8619 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016536897 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000430944 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | Oceanside City |
| Unified School District | Oceanside Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $319,498 (+2%) Land $207,160 Building $112,338 | |
| 2025 | $3,468.00 (+5.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $313,235 (+4.04%) Land $203,099 Building $110,136 |
| 2023 | $3,293.00 (+1.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $301,073 Land $195,213 Building $105,860 |
| 2022 | $3,242.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF OCEANSIDE serves 174,340 people · EPA ID CA3710014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 447 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, California Internet.
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