5554 Taft Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 5554 Taft Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Last verified July 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,620 sqft · built 2016
Lot Size0.107 acres (4,673 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$2,300,000 (Feb 2018)
Tax Bill$33,324 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Mortgage
Oct 2021 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN357-551-24-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN357-551-24-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,620 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2016
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2016
Architectural StyleConventional
Lot Area4,673 sqft (0.107 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address5554 TAFT AVE
CityLA JOLLA
StateCA
Zip92037-7642
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 3 TR 004643
Legal SubdivisionLINDY ESTATES
Legal Tract004643
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract8102

Owner

Source: San Diego County records · APN 357-551-24-00

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address5554 TAFT AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7642
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 30, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Oct 13, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 22, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleFeb 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 20, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201868595
Last Transfer DateOct 04, 2021
Transfer Doc0000712558
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address5554 TAFT AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7642
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000343066
DateJun 30, 2020
Instrument2020-0343066
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50321
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.87%
Type Change DateJul 01, 2027
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change4.87%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate7.87%

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateOct 13, 2021
Property Address5554 TAFT AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7642
Document Number0000712558
Map ReferenceMAP 4643
Instrument DateOct 04, 2021
Instrument2021-0712558
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address5554 TAFT AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7642

February 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateFeb 22, 2018
Property Address5554 TAFT AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7642
Document Number0000068595
Map ReferenceMAP 4643
Instrument DateJan 24, 2018
Instrument2018-0068595
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
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
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address5554 TAFT AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-7642

Mortgage

Document Number0000068596
DateFeb 22, 2018
Instrument2018-0068596
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 01, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.37%
Type Change DateMar 01, 2025
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change5.37%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8.37%

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
MunicipalitySan Diego City
Unified School DistrictSan Diego City Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,669,342 (+2%) Land $2,054,235 Building $615,107
2025$33,324.00 (+7.97%) Homeowner's exemption$2,617,003 (+4.04%) Land $2,013,956 Building $603,047
2023$30,863.00 (+2.73%) Homeowner's exemption$2,515,383 Land $1,935,752 Building $579,631
2022$30,043.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, San Diego County (06073C), updated September 3, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

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