San Diego County property record for 544 Palomar Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,267 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,100,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $20,472 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 351-612-06-02 |
| Primary APN | 351-612-06-02 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 6,267 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Street Address | 544 PALOMAR AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LA JOLLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92037-6142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-1-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 29 US 2 PER DOCS89-386569&15-244552&UND INT IN TR 001993 |
| Legal Subdivision | LA JOLLA GABLES |
| Legal Tract | 001993 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5017 |
| Census Tract | 8101 |
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 544 PALOMAR AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-6142 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Mar 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MURPHY FAMILY TRUST (PT) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202582352 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000181545 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 544 PALOMAR AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-6142 |
| Document Number | 0000570289 |
| Map Reference | MAP 1993 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0570289 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 544 PALOMAR AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-6142 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 544 PALOMAR AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-6142 |
| Document Number | 0000331916 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 544 PALOMAR AVE LA JOLLA CA 920376142, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-6142 |
| Document Number | 0000331916 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 331916 |
| Name | MURPHY FAMILY TRUST (PT) |
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| Address | 534 N CEDROS AVE, SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075-1256 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | San Diego City |
| Unified School District | San Diego City Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,142,000 (+34.56%) Land $1,734,000 Building $408,000 | |
| 2025 | $20,472.00 (+9.04%) | $1,591,811 (+4.04%) Land $1,379,570 Building $212,241 |
| 2023 | $18,774.00 (+2.73%) | $1,530,000 Land $1,326,000 Building $204,000 |
| 2022 | $18,275.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 SAN DIEGO serves 1,408,937 people · EPA ID CA3710020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 709 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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