5860 Kappa St, La Mesa, CA 91942 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 5860 Kappa St, La Mesa, CA 91942

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.14 acres (6,100 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$475,000 (May 2017)
Tax Bill	$7,216 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`490-131-04-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`490-131-04-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	1,308 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Lot Area	6,100 sqft (0.14 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5860 KAPPA ST
City	LA MESA
State	CA
Zip	91942-2823
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LOT 47 TR 003499
Legal Subdivision	HIGHLAND VILLAGE
Legal Tract	003499
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	47
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN DIEGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	15001

Owner

5860 Kappa St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2017.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5860 KAPPA ST, LA MESA, CA 91942-2823
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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
May 25, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PARKSIDE LENDING LLC
May 11, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
May 5, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage SAN DIEGO FUNDING

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 5, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 5, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017203831
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 10, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc	0000387740
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	5860 KAPPA ST, LA MESA, CA 91942-2823
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2021
Title Company	WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE, WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5860 KAPPA ST, LA MESA, CA 91942-2823

Mortgage

Document Number	0000395238
Date	May 25, 2021
Instrument	2021-0395238

Lender

Name	PARKSIDE LENDING LLC
Type	Lending Institution
Address	94012

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	5860 KAPPA ST, LA MESA, CA 91942-2823
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000237876
Date	May 11, 2020
Instrument	2020-0237876

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PONTIAC, MI 48341

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	May 5, 2017
Property Address	5860 KAPPA ST, LA MESA, CA 91942-2823
Document Number	0000203831
Map Reference	MAP3499
Instrument Date	Apr 19, 2017
Instrument	2017-0203831
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	5860 KAPPA ST, LA MESA, CA 91942-2823

Mortgage

Document Number	0000203832
Date	May 5, 2017
Instrument	2017-0203832

Lender

Name	SAN DIEGO FUNDING
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5860 Kappa St was $7,216 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		$562,294 (+2%) Land $167,494 Building $394,800
2025	$7,216.00 Homeowner's exemption	$551,269 Land $164,210 Building $387,059
2023	$6,782.00 (+1.48%) Homeowner's exemption	$529,865 Land $157,835 Building $372,030
2022	$6,683.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5860 Kappa 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.

Wildfire

The area around 5860 Kappa 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

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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