5981 Howell Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 5981 Howell Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,562 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individuals on Record
Last Sale	$885,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill	$11,887 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`486-353-02-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`486-353-02-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	1,562 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Lot Area	6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5981 HOWELL DR
City	LA MESA
State	CA
Zip	91942-3824
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	LOT 98 TR 002940
Legal Subdivision	SEVERIN MANOR
Legal Tract	002940
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	98
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN DIEGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	15100

Owner

Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individuals on Record
Mailing Address	5981 HOWELL DR, LA MESA, CA 91942-3824
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 18, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Sep 20, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage ANCHOR LOANS INC
Aug 27, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE
Jun 18, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 14, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Oct 21, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202225746
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 18, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000447181
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Jan 18, 2022
Property Address	5981 HOWELL DR, LA MESA, CA 91942-3824
Document Number	0000025746
Map Reference	MAP 2940
Instrument Date	Dec 30, 2021
Instrument	2022-0025746
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2022
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment 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	5981 HOWELL DR, LA MESA, CA 91942-3824

Mortgage

Document Number	0000025747
Date	Jan 18, 2022
Instrument	2022-0025747

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2052

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	5981 HOWELL DR, LA MESA, CA 91942-3824
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 29, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1025 W LAUREL ST 106, 106, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101-1254

Mortgage

Document Number	0000662145
Date	Sep 20, 2021
Instrument	2021-0662145

Lender

Name	ANCHOR LOANS INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

August 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Aug 27, 2021
Property Address	5981 HOWELL DR, LA MESA, CA 91942-3824
Document Number	0000612929
Map Reference	MAP 2940
Instrument Date	Aug 23, 2021
Instrument	2021-0612929
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 7, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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
Address	1025 W LAUREL ST # 1065, 1065, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101-1299

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Jun 18, 2021
Property Address	5981 HOWELL DR, LA MESA, CA 91942-3824
Document Number	0000447181
Map Reference	MAP 2940
Instrument Date	Mar 18, 2021
Instrument	2021-0447181
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2021

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	5981 HOWELL DR, LA MESA, CA 91942-3824

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	5981 HOWELL DR, LA MESA, CA 91942-3824
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000059165
Date	Feb 14, 2018
Instrument	2018-0059165

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 6, 2048

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	5981 HOWELL DR, LA MESA, CA 91942-3824
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000473760
Date	Oct 21, 2019
Instrument	2019-0473760

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 3, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 21, 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		$957,951 (+2%) Land $704,375 Building $253,576
2025	$11,887.00 (+11.08%) Homeowner's exemption	$939,168 (+9.08%) Land $690,564 Building $248,604
2023	$10,701.00 (+23.14%) Homeowner's exemption	$861,000 Land $633,000 Building $228,000
2022	$8,690.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1980)
Most Recent Claim	Feb 1980 · tidal / storm surge

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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 513 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications Cable	2,000 / 100
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.

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