3971 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 3971 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,923 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$800,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill$9,835 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2020 Mortgage
Sep 2019 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN207-130-08-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN207-130-08-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,923 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address3971 JAMES DR
CityCARLSBAD
StateCA
Zip92008-2603
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1
Legal DescriptionLOT 8 TR 005054
Legal SubdivisionHOLIDAY MANOR
Legal Tract005054
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionOCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract17810

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address3971 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2603
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 27, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP
Sep 18, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jul 20, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP
Jun 22, 2017Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 20, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 20, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2017327160
Last Transfer DateMay 30, 2019
Transfer Doc0000409047
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address3971 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2603
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATL TTL SAN DIEGO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3971 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2603

Mortgage

Document Number0000212150
DateApr 27, 2020
Instrument2020-0212150
Lender
NameNOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressTUCSON, AZ 85711
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2050

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateSep 18, 2019
Property Address3971 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2603
Document Number0000409047
Instrument DateMay 30, 2019
Instrument409047
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address3971 JAMES DR CARLSBAD CA 920082603, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2603

July 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateJul 20, 2017
Property Address3971 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2603
Document Number0000327160
Map ReferenceMAP5054
Instrument DateJun 26, 2017
Instrument2017-0327160
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address3971 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2603

Mortgage

Document Number0000327161
DateJul 20, 2017
Instrument2017-0327161
Lender
NameNOVA FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT CORP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2047

June 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateJun 22, 2017
Property Address3971 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2603
Document Number0000281121
Instrument DateJun 21, 2017
Instrument281121
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2017

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3902 CELESTE DR OCEANSIDE CA 920564334, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056-4334

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$928,463 (+2%) Land $812,407 Building $116,056
2025$9,835.00 (+4.07%) Homeowner's exemption$910,259 (+4.04%) Land $796,478 Building $113,781
2023$9,450.00 (+1.58%) Homeowner's exemption$874,913 Land $765,550 Building $109,363
2022$9,303.00

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

Flood

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
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemCARLSBAD MWD
serves 96,371 people · EPA ID CA3710005
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
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 560 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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