4740 Garfield St, La Mesa, CA 91941 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 4740 Garfield St, La Mesa, CA 91941

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,882 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.168 acres (7,309 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$245,000 (Jun 2000)
Tax Bill$4,994 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN494-522-11-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN494-522-11-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area1,882 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Lot Area7,309 sqft (0.168 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address4740 GARFIELD ST
CityLA MESA
StateCA
Zip91941-5406
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1S
Legal DescriptionLOT 108 /EXC NLY 20 FT/ ELY 100 FT OF TR 002064
Legal SubdivisionLA MESA HIGHLANDS
Legal Tract002064
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number108
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract14901

Owner

4740 Garfield St is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2006 and is owner-occupied.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address4740 GARFIELD ST, LA MESA, CA 91941-5406
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 30, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 30, 2000 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 7, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2000345803
Last Transfer DateJan 6, 2006
Transfer Doc0000043424
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address4740 GARFIELD ST, LA MESA, CA 91941-5406
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 21, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000735049
DateOct 22, 2021
Instrument2021-0735049
Lender
NameUSE CREDIT UNION
TypeCredit Union
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueOct 21, 2046
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4740 Garfield St was $4,994 with a homeowner's exemption.

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 DistrictLa Mesa-Spring Valley School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$384,067 (+2%) Land $172,437 Building $211,630
2025$4,994.00 Homeowner's exemption$376,537 Land $169,056 Building $207,481
2023$4,704.00 (+1.44%) Homeowner's exemption$361,918 Land $162,493 Building $199,425
2022$4,637.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 4740 Garfield St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 Policies1 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

The area around 4740 Garfield St 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 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 479 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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