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542 Gardendale Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 542 Gardendale Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1981
Square Footage1,702 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,597 sqft (0.151 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,700,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$19,351.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN257-340-36-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area1,702 sqft Living Area
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1981
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1981
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialWood Shingle Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialWood Shingle Roof
Lot Area6,597 sqft (0.151 acres)
Depth X Width111 ft x 60 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address542 GARDENDALE RD
CityENCINITAS
StateCA
Zip92024-1949
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 13 TR 009465
Legal SubdivisionSAN DIEGO 3598-1
Legal Tract009465
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Minor Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2007
Census Tract17108

Owner

Source: San Diego County records · APN 257-340-36-00

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address542 GARDENDALE RD, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1949
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 23, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 02, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO
Mar 02, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WATERMARK CAPITAL INC
Oct 03, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Dec 21, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
LAWYERS TITLE SAN DIEGO
Dec 21, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
LAWYERS TITLE SAN DIEGO
Feb 06, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
NAVY FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 04, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 04, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2024140428
Prior Transfer DateFeb 09, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000160278
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address542 GARDENDALE RD, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1949
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 03, 2024
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE SAN DIEGO, FIDELITY NATL TTL SAN DIEGO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address542 GARDENDALE RD, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1949

Mortgage

Document Number0000100782
DateApr 23, 2024
Instrument2024-0100782
Lender
NameLENDSURE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92128
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueApr 22, 2025

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateMar 02, 2021
Property Address542 GARDENDALE RD, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1949
Document Number0000160280
Map ReferenceMAP 9465
Instrument DateFeb 09, 2021
Instrument2021-0160280
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address542 GARDENDALE RD, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1949

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateMar 02, 2021
Property Address542 GARDENDALE RD, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1949
Document Number0000160278
Map ReferenceMAP 9465
Instrument DateFeb 09, 2021
Instrument2021-0160278
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address542 GARDENDALE RD, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1949

Mortgage

Document Number0000160279
DateMar 02, 2021
Instrument2021-0160279
Lender
NameWATERMARK CAPITAL INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 01, 2051

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address542 GARDENDALE RD, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1949
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000411669
DateOct 03, 2018
Instrument2018-0411669
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 01, 2048

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateDec 21, 2020
Property Address542 GARDENDALE RD, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1949
Document Number0000818706
Instrument DateDec 14, 2020
Instrument818706
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 30, 2020
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE SAN DIEGO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address542 GARDENDALE RD ENCINITAS CA 920241949, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1949

December 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateDec 21, 2020
Property Address542 GARDENDALE RD, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1949
Document Number0000818707
Instrument DateDec 14, 2020
Instrument818707
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 30, 2020
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE SAN DIEGO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,210.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Notice of Default
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address542 GARDENDALE RD ENCINITAS CA 920241949, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1949

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address542 GARDENDALE RD, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1949
Document Number0000200931
Instrument DateFeb 06, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 04, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address542 GARDENDALE RD ENCINITAS CA 920241949, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-1949

Mortgage

Document Number0000200931
DateMay 28, 2019
Instrument200931
Lender
NameNAVY FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressVIENNA, VA 22180
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term480 Months
DueMay 27, 2059
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$1,768,680 (+2%) Land $1,456,560 Building $312,120
2025$19,351.00 (+53.92%)$1,734,000 (+51.52%) Land $1,428,000 Building $306,000
2023$12,572.00 (+2.29%) Homeowner's exemption$1,144,440 Land $946,764 Building $197,676
2022$12,290.00

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