San Diego County property record for 5720 Tau St, La Mesa, CA 91942
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,102 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $495,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,693 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 490-185-03-00 |
| Primary APN | 490-185-03-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,102 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Lot Area | 9,200 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Street Address | 5720 TAU ST |
|---|---|
| City | LA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91942-2846 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 150 TR 003499 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND VILLAGE |
| Legal Tract | 003499 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 150 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 15001 |
5720 Tau St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2004.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5720 TAU ST, LA MESA, CA 91942-2846 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20041156597 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 1, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000352005 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5720 Tau St was $8,693 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | La Mesa City |
| Secondary School District | Grossmont Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | La Mesa-Spring Valley School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $703,727 (+2%) Land $284,333 Building $419,394 | |
| 2025 | $8,693.00 Homeowner's exemption | $689,929 Land $278,758 Building $411,171 |
| 2023 | $8,199.00 (+1.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $663,140 Land $267,935 Building $395,205 |
| 2022 | $8,094.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5720 Tau St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5720 Tau St 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 |
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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 | HELIX WATER DISTRICT serves 277,918 people · EPA ID CA3710010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 390 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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