San Diego County property record for 6451 Merlin Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92011
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,706 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,957 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Mar 2019 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 212-181-28-00 |
| Primary APN | 212-181-28-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,706 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Lot Area | 8,490 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 6451 MERLIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | CARLSBAD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92011-1213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-Q |
| Legal Description | LOT 38 TR 013405 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARLSBAD COURT |
| Legal Tract | 013405 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 17811 |
Source: San Diego County records · APN 212-181-28-00
Assessment roll updated July 21, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6451 MERLIN DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92011-1213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Mar 06, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS |
| Mar 06, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS |
| Aug 03, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE SAN DIEGO |
| Jul 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016315119 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000351241 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 6451 MERLIN DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92011-1213 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN SW TITLE, AMERICAN COAST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6451 MERLIN DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92011-1213 |
| Document Number | 0000473608 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0473608 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 6451 MERLIN DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92011-1213 |
| Document Number | 0000103184 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 06, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | NEXTITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 6451 MERLIN DR CARLSBAD CA 920111213, CARLSBAD, CA 92011-1213 |
| Document Number | 0000103184 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 103184 |
| Name | FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 21, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 6451 MERLIN DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92011-1213 |
| Document Number | 0000086392 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 06, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | NEXTITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 6451 MERLIN DR CARLSBAD CA 920111213, CARLSBAD, CA 92011-1213 |
| Document Number | 0000086392 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 86392 |
| Name | FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 10, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 03, 2017 |
| Property Address | 6451 MERLIN DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92011-1213 |
| Document Number | 0000351241 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 351241 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE SAN DIEGO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 6451 MERLIN DR CARLSBAD CA 920111213, CARLSBAD, CA 92011-1213 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 6451 MERLIN DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92011-1213 |
| Document Number | 0000349725 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 08, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE SAN DIEGO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 6451 MERLIN DR CARLSBAD CA 920111213, CARLSBAD, CA 92011-1213 |
| Document Number | 0000349725 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 02, 2017 |
| Instrument | 349725 |
| Name | FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2047 |
Source: San Diego County records · Assessment roll updated July 21, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | Carlsbad City |
| Unified School District | Carlsbad Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $588,704 (+2%) Land $179,141 Building $409,563 | |
| 2025 | $6,957.00 (+3.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $577,162 (+4.04%) Land $175,629 Building $401,533 |
| 2023 | $6,712.00 (+1.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $554,752 Land $168,810 Building $385,942 |
| 2022 | $6,618.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 3, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 472 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CARLSBAD MWD serves 96,371 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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