5825 Derk Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 5825 Derk Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.147 acres (6,400 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$104,500 (Nov 1985)
Tax Bill	$2,760 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2023 Sale Aug 2022 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`490-123-03-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`490-123-03-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,308 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Block
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Gravel
Lot Area	6,400 sqft (0.147 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 63 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Wall Unit
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5825 DERK DR
City	LA MESA
State	CA
Zip	91942-2831
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LOT 67 TR 003499
Legal Subdivision	HIGHLAND VILLAGE
Legal Tract	003499
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	67
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN DIEGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	15001

Owner

5825 Derk Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2022.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5825 DERK DR, LA MESA, CA 91942-2831
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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
Dec 6, 2023	Deed of Distribution, Transfer
Aug 11, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 11, 2022	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 21, 1985 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 21, 1985 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	1985440748
Last Transfer Date	Aug 4, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000325461
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2023: Deed of Distribution, Transfer

Document Type	Deed of Distribution
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Dec 6, 2023
Property Address	5825 DERK DR, LA MESA, CA 91942-2831
Document Number	0000335797
Map Reference	MAP 3499
Instrument Date	Dec 6, 2023
Instrument	2023-0335797
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 15, 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	Joint Tenants
Address	5825 DERK DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92124

August 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Aug 11, 2022
Property Address	5825 DERK DR, LA MESA, CA 91942-2831
Document Number	0000325462
Map Reference	MAP 3499
Instrument Date	May 20, 2022
Instrument	2022-0325462
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	5825 DERK DR, LA MESA, CA 91942-2831

August 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Aug 11, 2022
Property Address	5825 DERK DR, LA MESA, CA 91942-2831
Document Number	0000325461
Map Reference	MAP 3499
Instrument Date	May 20, 2022
Instrument	2022-0325461
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 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
Address	5825 DERK DR, LA MESA, CA 91942-2831

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5825 Derk Dr was $2,760 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	La Mesa City
Secondary School District	Grossmont Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	La Mesa-Spring Valley School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$212,218 (+2%) Land $91,552 Building $120,666
2025	$2,760.00 Homeowner's exemption	$208,057 Land $89,757 Building $118,300
2023	$2,605.00 (+1.36%) Homeowner's exemption	$199,980 Land $86,273 Building $113,707
2022	$2,570.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5825 Derk Dr 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.

Wildfire

The area around 5825 Derk Dr 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	HELIX WATER DISTRICT serves 277,918 people · EPA ID CA3710010
Water Source	Surface water
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 627 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
Cox Communications Cable	2,000 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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