5540 Bellevue Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 5540 Bellevue Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,676 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size	0.137 acres (5,962 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$959,000 (Nov 2003)
Tax Bill	$24,456 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2022 Transfer Oct 2022 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`357-542-17-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`357-542-17-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,676 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2007
Effective Year Built	Effective 2007
Architectural Style	Conventional
Lot Area	5,962 sqft (0.137 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5540 BELLEVUE AVE
City	LA JOLLA
State	CA
Zip	92037-7626
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-1-7
Legal Description	BLK 12 LOT 25 N 8 FT LOT 23 & ALL LOT 24 & S 8 FT TR 001083
Legal Subdivision	BIRD ROCK ADD
Legal Tract	001083
Legal Block	12
Legal Lot Number	23-25
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN DIEGO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3015
Census Tract	8102

Owner

5540 Bellevue Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2022 and is owner-occupied.

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

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	5540 BELLEVUE AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7626
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 7, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 7, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 30, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Dec 19, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
May 7, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TCF NATIONAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 4, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 4, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 2, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20031338521
Last Transfer Date	Oct 6, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000393252
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Oct 7, 2022
Property Address	5540 BELLEVUE AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7626
Document Number	0000393253
Map Reference	MAP 1083
Instrument Date	Oct 6, 2022
Instrument	2022-0393253
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	5540 BELLEVUE AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7626

October 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Oct 7, 2022
Property Address	5540 BELLEVUE AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7626
Document Number	0000393252
Map Reference	MAP 1083
Instrument Date	Oct 6, 2022
Instrument	2022-0393252
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 17, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	5540 BELLEVUE AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7626

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	5540 BELLEVUE AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7626
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 12, 2021
Title Company	PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5540 BELLEVUE AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7626

Mortgage

Document Number	0000335364
Date	Apr 30, 2021
Instrument	2021-0335364

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	5540 BELLEVUE AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7626
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000593708
Date	Dec 19, 2019
Instrument	2019-0593708

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	HORSHAM, PA 19044

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2035

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	5540 BELLEVUE AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7626
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000231899
Date	May 7, 2020
Instrument	2020-0231899

Lender

Name	TCF NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 23, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5540 Bellevue Ave was $24,456 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	San Diego County
Municipality	San Diego City
Unified School District	San Diego City Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,946,323 (+2%) Land $1,276,195 Building $670,128
2025	$24,456.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,908,161 Land $1,251,172 Building $656,989
2023	$22,516.00 (+2.72%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,834,067 Land $1,202,589 Building $631,478
2022	$21,919.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5540 Bellevue Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.

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	7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1978–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 3
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2023 · 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

The area around 5540 Bellevue Ave 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 Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 517 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 · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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