San Diego County property record for 3997 Alder Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,929 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $735,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $10,441 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 207-260-26-00 |
| Primary APN | 207-260-26-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,929 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Lot Area | 7,600 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 3997 ALDER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CARLSBAD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92008-3602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 26 TR 006503 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARLSBAD MANOR |
| Legal Tract | 006503 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 17809 |
3997 Alder Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2021 and is owner-occupied.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3997 ALDER AVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-3602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMMODATION |
| Oct 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007573957 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000274203 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3997 ALDER AVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-3602 |
| Document Number | 0000274203 |
| Map Reference | MAP 6503 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0274203 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 3997 ALDER AVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-3602 |
| Document Number | 0000274204 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0274204 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3997 ALDER AVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-3602 |
| Document Number | 0000274205 |
| Map Reference | MAP 6503 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0274205 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 3997 ALDER AVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-3602 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 3997 ALDER AVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-3602 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3997 ALDER AVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-3602 |
| Document Number | 0000607773 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0607773 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2045 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3997 Alder Ave was $10,441 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | Carlsbad City |
| Unified School District | Carlsbad Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $984,700 (+2%) Land $643,072 Building $341,628 | |
| 2025 | $10,441.00 Homeowner's exemption | $965,393 Land $630,463 Building $334,930 |
| 2023 | $10,032.00 (+1.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $927,907 Land $605,982 Building $321,925 |
| 2022 | $9,877.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3997 Alder Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 3997 Alder Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CARLSBAD MWD serves 96,371 people · EPA ID CA3710005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 560 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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