4020 Paula St, La Mesa, CA 91941 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 4020 Paula St, La Mesa, CA 91941

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 986 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.145 acres (6,300 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$410,000 (Jan 2005)
Tax Bill$7,723 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Second Mortgage
May 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN474-311-10-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN474-311-10-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area986 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Exterior MaterialBlock
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area6,300 sqft (0.145 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address4020 PAULA ST
CityLA MESA
StateCA
Zip91941-7536
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionBLK E LOT 32 LOT 31 BLK E TR 002092
Legal SubdivisionVISTA LA MESA
Legal Tract002092
Legal BlockE
Legal Lot Number32,31
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3021
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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4020 PAULA ST, LA MESA, CA 91941-7536
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 4, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
MISSION FCU
May 10, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NEW WEST LENDING INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 19, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 19, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 20, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200548301
Prior Transfer DateSep 1, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc0000475407
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address4020 PAULA ST, LA MESA, CA 91941-7536
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 14, 2022
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4020 PAULA ST, LA MESA, CA 91941-7536

Mortgage

Document Number0000097106
DateMar 4, 2022
Instrument2022-0097106
Lender
NameMISSION FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92191
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueApr 1, 2037

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address4020 PAULA ST, LA MESA, CA 91941-7536
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 19, 2021
Title CompanyWFG TITLE COMPANY/CA, WFG TITLE COMPANY OF CA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4020 PAULA ST, LA MESA, CA 91941-7536

Mortgage

Document Number0000358725
DateMay 10, 2021
Instrument2021-0358725
Lender
NameNEW WEST LENDING INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPHOENIX, AZ 85020
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJun 1, 2036

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$582,884 (+2%) Land $349,737 Building $233,147
2025$7,723.00 (+11.07%) Homeowner's exemption$571,456 (+4.04%) Land $342,880 Building $228,576
2023$6,953.00 (+0.13%) Homeowner's exemption$549,267 Land $329,566 Building $219,701
2022$6,944.00

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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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