San Diego County property record for 361 James St, Escondido, CA 92027
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Oct 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $2,879 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 231-611-11-00 |
| Primary APN | 231-611-11-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,156 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Lot Area | 8,100 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| View / Lot | Good |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 361 JAMES ST |
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| City | ESCONDIDO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92027-5317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-10 |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 TR 007360 |
| Legal Subdivision | ESCONDIDO BLKS RESUB |
| Legal Tract | 007360 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 20712 |
361 James St is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2018.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 361 JAMES ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92027-5317 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 26, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIFORNIA COAST CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1991523853 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000073668 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 361 JAMES ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92027-5317 |
| Document Number | 0000272738 |
| Map Reference | MAP 7360 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0272738 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 361 AMES ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92027 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 361 JAMES ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92027-5317 |
| Document Number | 0000073668 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 73668 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 361 JAMES ST ESCONDIDO CA 920275317, ESCONDIDO, CA 92027-5317 |
| Document Number | 73669 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 73669 |
| Name | CALIFORNIA COAST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92150-2080 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 25, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 361 James St was $2,879.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | Escondido City |
| Elementary School District | Escondido Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Escondido Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $261,494 (+2%) Land $126,382 Building $135,112 | |
| 2025 | $2,879.00 | $256,367 Land $123,904 Building $132,463 |
| 2023 | $2,752.00 (+1.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $246,414 Land $119,094 Building $127,320 |
| 2022 | $2,721.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 361 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 361 James St is high, ranking above 71% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 71% of the US · above 46% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ESCONDIDO serves 137,044 people · EPA ID CA3710006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2021 |
| Lead | 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 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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