3972 Paula St, La Mesa, CA 91941 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 3972 Paula St, La Mesa, CA 91941

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.177 acres (7,700 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$167,000 (Apr 1999)
Tax Bill$4,358 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Mortgage
Oct 2019 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN474-371-05-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN474-371-05-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,036 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Lot Area7,700 sqft (0.177 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address3972 PAULA ST
CityLA MESA
StateCA
Zip91941-7534
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionBLK 1 LOT 5 TR 002408
Legal SubdivisionBURGREEN ACRES
Legal Tract002408
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract14500

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 PAULA ST, LA MESA, CA 91941-7533
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 16, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BAY EQUITY
Oct 1, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 4, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 23, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 23, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1999273873
Last Transfer DateMay 15, 2019
Transfer Doc0000436799
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address3972 PAULA ST, LA MESA, CA 91941-7534
Document Number0000326053
Instrument DateJun 16, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 1, 2020
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY-SD, CHICAGO TITLE CO-SD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address3972 PAULA ST LA MESA CA 919417534, LA MESA, CA 91941-7534

Mortgage

Document Number0000326053
DateJun 23, 2020
Instrument326053
Lender
NameBAY EQUITY
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCORTE MADERA, CA 94925
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJun 22, 2035

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateOct 1, 2019
Property Address3972 PAULA ST, LA MESA, CA 91941-7534
Document Number0000436799
Instrument DateMay 15, 2019
Instrument436799
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 9, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address3971 PAULA ST LA MESA CA 91941, LA MESA, CA 91941

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateOct 4, 2018
Property Address3972 PAULA ST, LA MESA, CA 91941-7534
Document Number0000414394
Instrument DateMar 24, 2017
Instrument414394
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 11, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3972 PAULA ST LA MESA CA 919417534, LA MESA, CA 91941-7534

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
MunicipalityLa Mesa City
Secondary School DistrictGrossmont Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictLemon Grove Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$266,857 (+2%) Land $159,896 Building $106,961
2025$4,358.00 (+10.75%) Homeowner's exemption$261,625 (+4.04%) Land $156,761 Building $104,864
2023$3,935.00 (+1.13%) Homeowner's exemption$251,468 Land $150,675 Building $100,793
2022$3,891.00

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 SystemHELIX WATER DISTRICT
serves 277,918 people · EPA ID CA3710010
Water SourceSurface water
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 790 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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