San Diego County property record for 540 Serpentine Dr, Del Mar, CA 92014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,165 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $538,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $10,539 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 299-261-07-00 |
| Primary APN | 299-261-07-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,165 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Lot Area | 10,400 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| View / Lot | Good |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 2992600800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 SERPENTINE DR |
| City | DEL MAR |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92014-2441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BLK 12 LOT C POR TR 001285 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARDEN HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 001285 |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | C |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 17202 |
540 Serpentine Dr is held in a trust since July 1997.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13663 GLENCLIFF WAY, SAN DIEGO, CA 92130-1324 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997345833 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 28, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000476557 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Serpentine Dr was $10,539.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | Del Mar City |
| Elementary School District | Del Mar Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | San Dieguito Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,001,672 (+2%) Land $814,344 Building $187,328 | |
| 2025 | $10,539.00 | $982,032 Land $798,377 Building $183,655 |
| 2023 | $10,102.00 (+1.64%) | $943,900 Land $767,376 Building $176,524 |
| 2022 | $9,939.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 540 Serpentine Dr 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 49 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 105 units insured incl. 56 condo units |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 540 Serpentine Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 DEL MAR serves 3,950 people · EPA ID CA3710004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025–2027) 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 222 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 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
May also be available: San Diego Broadband, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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