San Diego County property record for 521 Chestnut St, Escondido, CA 92025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $331,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,503 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 233-312-07-00 |
| Primary APN | 233-312-07-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Lot Area | 5,600 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 521 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ESCONDIDO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92025-4550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Description | BLK F LOT 3 /EXC THFR W 50 FT/ N 50 FT OF TR 000336 |
| Legal Subdivision | ESCONDIDO |
| Legal Tract | 000336 |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 20602 |
521 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2015.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 CHESTNUT ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-4550 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015460548 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 521 CHESTNUT ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-4550 |
| Document Number | 0000105864 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 521 CHESTNUT ST ESCONDIDO CA 920254550, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-4550 |
| Document Number | 0000105864 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 105864 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE HM LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77027 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Chestnut St was $4,503.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | Escondido City |
| Elementary School District | Escondido Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Escondido Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $399,664 (+2%) Land $338,088 Building $61,576 | |
| 2025 | $4,503.00 | $391,828 Land $331,459 Building $60,369 |
| 2023 | $4,311.00 (+1.08%) | $376,615 Land $318,589 Building $58,026 |
| 2022 | $4,265.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 521 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 521 Chestnut 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 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ESCONDIDO serves 137,044 people · EPA ID CA3710006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2021 |
| Lead | 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 685 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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