3557 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 3557 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Property Summary

Property TypeCultural, Historical (Monuments, Museums)
Details7 bd · 7.5 ba · 5,453 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.31 acres (13,497 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$2,650,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill$8,523 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Mortgage
Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN452-402-03-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN452-402-03-00

Interior

Bedrooms7 Beds
Full Baths7.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area5,453 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Lot Area13,497 sqft (0.31 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport

Location & Zoning

Street Address3557 3RD AVE
CitySAN DIEGO
StateCA
Zip92103-4908
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Cultural, Historical (Monuments, Museums)
Local Zoning CodeRM-3-9
Legal DescriptionBLK 2 LOTS 3 & 4 TR 000692
Legal SubdivisionLOMA GRANDE
Legal Tract000692
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number3,4
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract302

Owner

3557 3rd Ave, a public works property, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2018.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2970 2ND AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103-5908
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 18, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE LLC
Dec 31, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 31, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 31, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 6, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2018534763
Prior Transfer DateJul 25, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0000463438
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address3557 3RD AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103-4908
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 30, 2021
Title CompanyWFG TITLE COMPANY/CA-SAN DIEGO, WFG TITLE CO OF CA SAN DIEGO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1841 CORTE GALEANA, CHULA VISTA, CA 91914-4609

Mortgage

Document Number0000795903
DateNov 18, 2021
Instrument2021-0795903
Lender
NameNATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSANTA ANA, CA 92707
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateDec 31, 2018
Property Address3557 3RD AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103-4908
Document Number0000534763
Map ReferenceMAP 692
Instrument DateDec 14, 2018
Instrument2018-0534763
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2021
Title CompanyGUARDIAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3557 3RD AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103-4908

Mortgage

Document Number0000534764
DateDec 31, 2018
Instrument2018-0534764
Lender
NameHOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3557 3rd Ave was $8,523, up 10.4% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
MunicipalitySan Diego City
Unified School DistrictSan Diego City Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$620,306 (-2.54%) Land $372,183 Building $248,123
2025$8,523.00 (+10.39%)$636,473 Land $381,883 Building $254,590
2024$7,721.00 (-12.87%)
2023$8,861.00 (-2.29%)$720,624 Land $432,374 Building $288,250
2022$9,069.00

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 3557 3rd Ave 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 7 (15% 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

The area around 3557 3rd Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemCITY OF SAN DIEGO
serves 1,408,937 people · EPA ID CA3710020
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
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 740 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75

May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber, T-Mobile.

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