San Diego County property record for 5852 Clay Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,160 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $399,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,166 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 490-191-05-00 |
| Primary APN | 490-191-05-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,160 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Lot Area | 5,900 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 5852 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 578 TR 002810 |
| Legal Subdivision | LA MESA PALMS |
| Legal Tract | 002810 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 578 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 15001 |
5852 Clay Ave is held in a trust since September 2024.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5836 CLAY AVE, LA MESA, CA 91942-2805 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016679799 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 7, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000241718 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 5852 CLAY AVE, LA MESA, CA 91942-2805 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5852 CLAY AVE, LA MESA, CA 91942-2805 |
| Document Number | 0000740664 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0740664 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5852 Clay Ave was $6,166.
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 | $472,327 (+2%) Land $235,571 Building $236,756 | |
| 2025 | $6,166.00 | $463,066 Land $230,952 Building $232,114 |
| 2023 | $5,815.00 (+1.73%) | $445,086 Land $221,985 Building $223,101 |
| 2022 | $5,716.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5852 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 5852 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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