3981 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 3981 James Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,040 sqft · built 2018
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,505 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$650,000 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill$16,659 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Transfer
Dec 2023 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN207-130-77-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN207-130-77-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area4,040 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2018
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2018
Lot Area7,505 sqft (0.172 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address3981 JAMES DR
CityCARLSBAD
StateCA
Zip92008-2603
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1
Legal DescriptionLOT 3 TR 016021
Legal SubdivisionCARLSBAD COURT 08-06-01
Legal Tract016021
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number3
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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address3981 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2603
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSurviving Spouse

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 14, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 14, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 14, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jun 25, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
SYNERGY ONE LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 21, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018258029
Last Transfer DateDec 14, 2023
Transfer Doc0000344068
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateDec 14, 2023
Property Address3981 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2603
Document Number0000344069
Map ReferenceMAP 16021
Instrument DateDec 14, 2023
Instrument2023-0344069
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 25, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3981 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2603

December 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateDec 14, 2023
Property Address3981 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2603
Document Number0000344068
Map ReferenceMAP 16021
Instrument DateDec 14, 2023
Instrument2023-0344068
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 25, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address3981 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2603

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address3981 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2603
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000373842
DateJul 14, 2020
Instrument2020-0373842
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2050

June 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateJun 25, 2018
Property Address3981 JAMES DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-2603
Document Number0000258029
Instrument DateApr 23, 2018
Instrument258029
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 4, 2018
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$715.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address3276 HIGHLAND DR CARLSBAD CA 920081918, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-1918

Mortgage

Document Number258030
DateJun 25, 2018
Instrument258030
Lender
NameSYNERGY ONE LNDG
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92108
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 24, 2048

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$1,566,784 (+2%) Land $782,231 Building $784,553
2025$16,659.00 (+4.05%)$1,536,064 (+4.04%) Land $766,894 Building $769,170
2023$16,011.00 (+1.57%)$1,476,418 Land $737,115 Building $739,303
2022$15,764.00

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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