481 la Costa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 481 la Costa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Square Footage2,214 sqft Living Area
Lot Size14,597 sqft (0.335 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,375,000 (2020)
Tax Bill$17,632.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN216-063-24-00
Alternative APN
  • 2160628800

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area2,214 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialWood Shingle Roof
Lot Area14,597 sqft (0.335 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeCarport Garage
CarportCarport

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number2160628800
Street Address481 LA COSTA AVE
CityENCINITAS
StateCA
Zip92024-1114
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 5 DOC80-115003 IN TR 002063
Legal SubdivisionAVOCADO ACRES
Legal Tract002063
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Minor Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1009
Census Tract17601

Owner

Source: San Diego County records · APN 216-063-24-00

Assessment roll updated July 21, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address481 LA COSTA AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1114
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 19, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
PNC BANK NA
Aug 15, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MUFG UNION BANK NA
Sep 16, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MUFG UNION BANK NA
Sep 14, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MUFG UNION BANK NA
Mar 11, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
US BANK NA
Jun 06, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
CALIBER HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 11, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 11, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 06, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2020127000
Prior Transfer DateDec 03, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0000338046
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address481 LA COSTA AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1114
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 02, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address481 LA COSTA AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1114

Mortgage

Document Number0000097815
DateApr 19, 2024
Instrument2024-0097815
Lender
NamePNC BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressENCINITAS, CA 92024
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term480 Months
DueApr 15, 2064
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address481 LA COSTA AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1114
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address481 LA COSTA AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1114

Mortgage

Document Number0000327711
DateAug 15, 2022
Instrument2022-0327711
Lender
NameMUFG UNION BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 15, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address481 LA COSTA AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1114
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 27, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE SAN DIEGO BR, TICOR TITLE SAN DIEGO BRANCH

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address481 LA COSTA AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1114

Mortgage

Document Number0000654714
DateSep 16, 2021
Instrument2021-0654714
Lender
NameMUFG UNION BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.5%
Type Change DateOct 01, 2028
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change4.5%
IndexOther
Max Rate8.5%

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address481 LA COSTA AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1114
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE SAN DIEGO BR, TICOR TITLE SAN DIEGO BRANCH

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address481 LA COSTA AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1114

Mortgage

Document Number0000649743
DateSep 14, 2021
Instrument2021-0649743
Lender
NameMUFG UNION BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

March 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateMar 11, 2020
Property Address481 LA COSTA AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1114
Document Number0000127000
Map ReferenceMAP 2063
Instrument DateFeb 20, 2020
Instrument2020-0127000
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address481 LA COSTA AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1114

Mortgage

Document Number0000127001
DateMar 11, 2020
Instrument2020-0127001
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2050

June 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateJun 06, 2017
Property Address481 LA COSTA AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1114
Document Number0000253135
Instrument DateApr 27, 2017
Instrument253135
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 13, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE SAN DIEGO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,325.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address481 LA COSTA AVE ENCINITAS CA 920241114, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1114

Mortgage

Document Number253136
DateJun 06, 2017
Instrument253136
Lender
NameCALIBER HM LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressIRVING, TX 75063
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 05, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Diego County records · Assessment roll updated July 21, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
MunicipalityEncinitas City
Elementary School DistrictEncinitas Union Elementary School District (KG - 06)
Secondary School DistrictSan Dieguito Union High School District (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,806,461 (+16.51%) Land $1,254,957 Building $551,504
2025$17,632.00 (+8.45%)$1,550,452 (+4.04%) Land $1,230,350 Building $320,102
2023$16,258.00 (+2.23%)$1,490,248 Land $1,182,575 Building $307,673
2022$15,903.00

Flood & Wildfire

481 la Costa Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · San Diego County (06073C), updated September 3, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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