5538 Lesa Rd, La Mesa, CA 91942 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 5538 Lesa Rd, La Mesa, CA 91942

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,084 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.24 acres (10,450 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$572,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill$8,212 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Mortgage
Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN464-280-10-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN464-280-10-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,084 sqft Living Area
Gross Area539 sqft
Basement Area539 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area10,450 sqft (0.24 acres)
Lot Dimensions215 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5538 LESA RD
CityLA MESA
StateCA
Zip91942-1705
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionLOT 8 S 1/2 TR 002511
Legal SubdivisionLE-AL SUB
Legal Tract002511
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract14805

Owner

5538 Lesa Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2019.

Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5538 LESA RD, LA MESA, CA 91942-1705
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 27, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Oct 16, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 16, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 16, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 11, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2019466189
Prior Transfer DateAug 18, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000408618
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address5538 LESA RD, LA MESA, CA 91942-1705
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5538 LESA RD, LA MESA, CA 91942-1705

Mortgage

Document Number0000676731
DateSep 27, 2021
Instrument2021-0676731
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2051

October 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateOct 16, 2019
Property Address5538 LESA RD, LA MESA, CA 91942-1705
Document Number0000466189
Map ReferenceMAP 2511
Instrument DateOct 10, 2019
Instrument2019-0466189
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5538 LESA RD, LA MESA, CA 91942-1705

Mortgage

Document Number0000466190
DateOct 16, 2019
Instrument2019-0466190
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5538 Lesa Rd was $8,212.

Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
MunicipalityLa Mesa City
Secondary School DistrictGrossmont Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictLa Mesa-Spring Valley School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$638,070 (+2%) Land $412,739 Building $225,331
2025$8,212.00$625,560 Land $404,647 Building $220,913
2023$7,634.00 (+1.53%)$601,271 Land $388,935 Building $212,336
2022$7,519.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5538 Lesa Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 5538 Lesa Rd 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemHELIX WATER DISTRICT
serves 277,918 people · EPA ID CA3710010
Water SourceSurface water
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 553 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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