San Diego County property record for 5126 Marlen Way, La Mesa, CA 91942
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,693 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,906 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $469,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,226 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 494-081-05-00 |
| Primary APN | 494-081-05-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,693 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Lot Area | 6,906 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 5126 MARLEN WAY |
|---|---|
| City | LA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91942-9013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 30 TR 002561 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARLEN PARK |
| Legal Tract | 002561 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 14902 |
5126 Marlen Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2015.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5126 MARLEN WAY, LA MESA, CA 91942-9013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 11, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015303551 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000172455 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 5126 MARLEN WAY, LA MESA, CA 91942-9013 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TTL SAN DIEGO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000020727 |
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| Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0020727 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONS HOME FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5126 Marlen Way was $7,226 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 | La Mesa City |
| Secondary School District | Grossmont Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | La Mesa-Spring Valley School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $574,931 (+2%) Land $291,514 Building $283,417 | |
| 2025 | $7,226.00 Homeowner's exemption | $563,659 Land $285,799 Building $277,860 |
| 2023 | $6,787.00 (+1.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $541,773 Land $274,702 Building $267,071 |
| 2022 | $6,683.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5126 Marlen Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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 Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
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 5126 Marlen Way 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 | HELIX WATER DISTRICT serves 277,918 people · EPA ID CA3710010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| 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 263 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 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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