3970 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 3970 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Square Footage1,622 sqft Living Area
Lot Size8,700 sqft (0.2 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,500,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$17,260.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: San Diego County records · APN 207-130-11-00

Assessment roll updated July 28, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address3970 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2602
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 25, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROU
Feb 15, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
TCF NATIONAL BANK
Jan 22, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 20, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
ADVANCIAL FCU
Nov 20, 2018Affidavit of Death, Transfer
TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE
Aug 01, 2017Affidavit of Death, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 20, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2021741786
Last Transfer DateJun 20, 2024
Transfer Doc0000191680
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateOct 25, 2021
Property Address3970 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2602
Document Number0000741786
Map ReferenceMAP 5054
Instrument DateOct 01, 2021
Instrument2021-0741786
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2021
Title CompanyEQUITY TITLE-SAN DIEGO, EQUITY TITLE SAN DIEGO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address3970 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2602

Mortgage

Document Number0000741787
DateOct 25, 2021
Instrument2021-0741787
Lender
NameINDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROU
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2051

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address3970 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2602
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyACCURATE TITLE GROUP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3970 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2602

Mortgage

Document Number0000055083
DateFeb 15, 2019
Instrument2019-0055083
Lender
NameTCF NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57106
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 23, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address3970 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2602
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyCORINTHIAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000032347
DateJan 22, 2020
Instrument2020-0032347
Lender
NameAMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressROSEVILLE, CA 95661
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueFeb 01, 2040

November 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateNov 20, 2018
Property Address3970 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2602
Document Number0000482594
Map ReferenceMAP 5054
Instrument DateOct 24, 2018
Instrument2018-0482594
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE COMPANY SAN DIEG

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2008 ROUNTREE DR, AUSTIN, TX 78722-1417

Mortgage

Document Number0000482595
DateNov 20, 2018
Instrument2018-0482595
Lender
NameADVANCIAL FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeAdjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.37%
Type Change DateDec 01, 2025
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change5.37%
Max Rate At Change7.37%
Index1-Year CMT
Margin3
Max Rate11.3%

November 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateNov 20, 2018
Property Address3970 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2602
Document Number0000482593
Instrument DateAug 08, 2018
Instrument482593
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 30, 2018
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3970 JAMES DR CARLSBAD CA 920082602, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2602

August 2017: Affidavit of Death, Mortgage

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateAug 01, 2017
Property Address3970 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2602
Document Number0000346383
Instrument DateJul 19, 2017
Instrument346383
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3970 JAMES DR CARLSBAD CA 920082602, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2602

Mortgage

Document Number346385
DateAug 01, 2017
Instrument346385
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BK
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 31, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Diego County records · Assessment roll updated July 28, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
MunicipalityCarlsbad City
Unified School DistrictCarlsbad Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,623,648 (+2%) Land $1,353,040 Building $270,608
2025$17,260.00 (+4.05%)$1,591,812 (+4.04%) Land $1,326,510 Building $265,302
2023$16,588.00 (+1.56%)$1,530,000 Land $1,275,000 Building $255,000
2022$16,333.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, San Diego County (06073C), updated September 3, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN207-130-11-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,622 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Lot Area8,700 sqft (0.2 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeCarport Garage
CarportCarport

Location & Zoning

Street Address3970 JAMES DR
CityCARLSBAD
StateCA
Zip92008-2602
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 11 TR 005054
Legal SubdivisionHOLIDAY MANOR
Legal Tract005054
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Minor Civil DivisionOCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2005
Census Tract17810

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