5551 Candlelight Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 5551 Candlelight Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,358 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size0.195 acres (8,500 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,860,000 (Feb 2016)
Tax Bill$30,337 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Mortgage
Dec 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN357-692-02-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN357-692-02-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,358 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area8,500 sqft (0.195 acres)
View / LotGood
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5551 CANDLELIGHT DR
CityLA JOLLA
StateCA
Zip92037-7713
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-1-5
Legal DescriptionLOT 19 TR 004551
Legal SubdivisionLA JOLLA MESA TERRACE
Legal Tract004551
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract8310

Owner

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1605 BLACKSMITH LN, HERNDON, VA 20170-2921
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 20, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Dec 21, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 17, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 17, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 7, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201668554
Last Transfer DateDec 4, 2018
Transfer Doc0000523330
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address5551 CANDLELIGHT DR, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7713
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE ORANGE COUNTY BR, TICOR TTL ORANGE CNTY BRANCH

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5551 CANDLELIGHT DR, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7713

Mortgage

Document Number0000382645
DateMay 20, 2021
Instrument2021-0382645
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJun 1, 2036

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateDec 21, 2018
Property Address5551 CANDLELIGHT DR, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7713
Document Number0000523330
Instrument DateDec 4, 2018
Instrument523330
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 2, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1605 BLACKSMITH LN HERNDON VA 201702921, HERNDON, VA 20170-2921

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
MunicipalitySan Diego City
Unified School DistrictSan Diego City Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,427,619 (+2%) Land $1,992,329 Building $435,290
2025$30,337.00 (+8.12%)$2,380,019 (+4.04%) Land $1,953,264 Building $426,755
2023$28,058.00 (+2.73%)$2,287,602 Land $1,877,417 Building $410,185
2022$27,312.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1978–1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding

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

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 SystemCITY OF SAN DIEGO
serves 1,408,937 people · EPA ID CA3710020
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
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 771 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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