San Diego County property record for 651 Merit Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,392 sqft · built 2018 |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $683,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $11,579 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 222-173-02-03 |
| Primary APN | 222-173-02-03 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,392 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 651 MERIT DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAN MARCOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92078-1403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | SPECIFIC P |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 US 128PER DOC18-0047200&UND INT IN PHASE 5 TR 016159 |
| Legal Subdivision | #15-006 VILLAGE M |
| Legal Tract | 016159 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 20044 |
651 Merit Dr, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 651 MERIT DR, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018170955 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 651 MERIT DR, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1403 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000373461 |
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| Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0373461 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HORSHAM, PA 19044 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 651 Merit Dr was $11,579 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | San Marcos City |
| Unified School District | San Marcos Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $792,442 (+2%) Land $382,990 Building $409,452 | |
| 2025 | $11,579.00 Homeowner's exemption | $776,905 Land $375,481 Building $401,424 |
| 2023 | $10,802.00 (+2.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $746,738 Land $360,901 Building $385,837 |
| 2022 | $10,574.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 651 Merit Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 risk around 651 Merit Dr is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · lower than 74% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 | VALLECITOS WD serves 114,700 people · EPA ID CA3710002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 468 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 35 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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