San Diego County property record for 397 1/2 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 5 ba · 3,041 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,486 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $148,000 (Jul 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,575 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 256-300-38-00 |
| Primary APN | 256-300-38-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Building Area | 3,041 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 5,486 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Street Address | 397 1/2 N VULCAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ENCINITAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92024-2647 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | N-R8 |
| Legal Description | BLK U LOT 1 (EX SW 10.00 FT) TR 001801 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEASIDE GARDEN HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 001801 |
| Legal Block | U |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 17702 |
397 1/2 N Vulcan Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 1996.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 230845, ENCINITAS, CA 92023-0845 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996384019 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 27, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000384020 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 397 1/2 N VULCAN AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-2647 |
| Document Number | 0000080722 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | CORINTHIAN TITLE COMPANY, CORINTHIAN TITLE CO |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | PO BOX 230845 ENCINITAS CA 920230845, ENCINITAS, CA 92023-0845 |
| Document Number | 0000080722 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 80722 |
| Name | ALTO FAMILY TRUST (PT) |
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| Address | PO BOX 2845, ESCONDIDO, CA 92033-2845 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 397 1/2 N Vulcan Ave was $3,575.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | Encinitas City |
| Elementary School District | Encinitas Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | San Dieguito Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $199,322 (+2%) Land $166,113 Building $33,209 | |
| 2025 | $3,575.00 | $195,414 Land $162,856 Building $32,558 |
| 2023 | $3,168.00 (+4.66%) | $187,828 Land $156,533 Building $31,295 |
| 2022 | $3,027.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 397 1/2 N Vulcan Ave 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 397 1/2 N Vulcan Ave 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 Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | SAN DIEGUITO WD serves 40,405 people · EPA ID CA3710021 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2022 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 664 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Ting Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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