493 la Mesa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 493 la Mesa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,292 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size	0.94 acres (4,097 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,794,500 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill	$21,533 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2020 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`256-271-03-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`256-271-03-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Units	2 Units
Building Area	1,292 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1971
Effective Year Built	Effective 1971
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Lot Area	4,097 sqft (0.94 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address	493 LA MESA AVE
City	ENCINITAS
State	CA
Zip	92024-2009
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	RS11
Legal Description	BLK K LOT 31 TR 001800
Legal Subdivision	SEASIDE GARDEN HEIGHTS
Legal Tract	001800
Legal Block	K
Legal Lot Number	31
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN DIEGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	17702

Owner

Source: San Diego County records, as of July 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	493 LA MESA AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-2009
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 29, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PACIFIC LENDING LLC
Aug 21, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
May 12, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Mar 1, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 12, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021329622
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 8, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000075492
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Apr 29, 2021
Property Address	493 LA MESA AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-2009
Document Number	0000329622
Map Reference	MAP 1800
Instrument Date	Apr 16, 2021
Instrument	2021-0329622
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 10, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATL TTL SAN DIEGO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	493 LA MESA AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-2009

Mortgage

Document Number	0000329623
Date	Apr 29, 2021
Instrument	2021-0329623

Lender

Name	PACIFIC LENDING LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ONTARIO, CA 91764

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Aug 21, 2020
Property Address	493 LA MESA AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-2009
Document Number	0000476826
Instrument Date	Aug 21, 2020
Instrument	476826
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	1025 SAINT ALBANS DR ENCINITAS CA 920242219, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-2219

May 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	May 12, 2020
Property Address	493 LA MESA AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-2009
Document Number	0000239867
Instrument Date	May 1, 2020
Instrument	239867
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 21, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,320.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	1102 NEPTUNE AVE ENCINITAS CA 920241427, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1427

March 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2019
Property Address	493 LA MESA AVE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-2009
Document Number	0000075492
Instrument Date	Oct 8, 2018
Instrument	75492
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 8, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	493 LA MESA AVE ENCINITAS CA 920242009, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-2009

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	San Diego County
Municipality	Encinitas City
Elementary School District	Encinitas Union Elementary School District (KG - 06)
Secondary School District	San Dieguito Union High School District (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,981,269 (+2%) Land $1,766,527 Building $214,742
2025	$21,533.00 (+6.39%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,942,422 (+4.04%) Land $1,731,890 Building $210,532
2023	$20,240.00 (+1%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,866,997 Land $1,664,640 Building $202,357
2022	$20,040.00

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	6 (1993–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	6 of 6
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2024 · Severe Storm And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storm And Flooding, Jan 2024 · 2 claims Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud And Debris Flows, Feb 2005 · 2 claims

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 Risk	Not 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 System	SAN DIEGUITO WD serves 40,405 people · EPA ID CA3710021
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Jun 2022
Lead	1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 664 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Ting Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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