San Diego County property record for 5848 Clay Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,255 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $156,500 (Jul 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $4,177 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 490-191-06-00 |
| Primary APN | 490-191-06-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,255 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,500 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5848 CLAY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LA MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91942-2805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 577 TR 002810 |
| Legal Subdivision | LA MESA PALMS |
| Legal Tract | 002810 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 577 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 15001 |
5848 Clay Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2014 and is owner-occupied.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5848 CLAY AVE, LA MESA, CA 91942-2805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1991360263 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000418600 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5848 Clay Ave was $4,177 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 | $330,435 (+9.28%) Land $106,444 Building $223,991 | |
| 2025 | $4,177.00 Homeowner's exemption | $302,388 Land $104,357 Building $198,031 |
| 2023 | $3,913.00 (+1.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $290,648 Land $100,305 Building $190,343 |
| 2022 | $3,862.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5848 Clay Ave 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 5848 Clay 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.
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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