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540 Gardena Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 540 Gardena Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Square Footage1,905 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,651 sqft (0.13 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$365,000 (2001)
Tax Bill$6,550.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN258-251-46-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,905 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area5,651 sqft (0.13 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address540 GARDENA CT
CityENCINITAS
StateCA
Zip92024-4654
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 20 TR 012223
Legal SubdivisionENCINITAS ESTATES
Legal Tract012223
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Minor Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2002
Census Tract17502

Owner

Source: San Diego County records · APN 258-251-46-00

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address540 GARDENA CT, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-4654
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 23, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 23, 2001 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 23, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2001104705
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateJul 01, 2026
Property Address540 GARDENA CT, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-4654
Document Number0000187711
Instrument DateJun 23, 2026
Instrument2026187711
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyTITLE365 - OMAHA, TITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address540 GARDENA CT, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-4654
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000187711,
DateJul 01, 2026
Instrument2026187711
Lender
NameTHIRD FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOANS ASSOCIATION
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 23, 2056
Interest
Rate6.53%
Max Rate-1%

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$574,638 (+2%) Land $216,733 Building $357,905
2025$6,550.00 (+6.19%) Homeowner's exemption$563,372 (+4.04%) Land $212,484 Building $350,888
2023$6,168.00 (+2.02%) Homeowner's exemption$541,497 Land $204,234 Building $337,263
2022$6,046.00

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