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686 Merit Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 686 Merit Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 3,009 sqft · built 2017
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$817,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill$13,826 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN222-174-20-01

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN222-174-20-01

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Building Area3,009 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2017
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2017
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address686 MERIT DR
CitySAN MARCOS
StateCA
Zip92078-1402
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeSPECIFIC P
Legal DescriptionLOT 24 US 186 PER DOC19-0476728&UND INT IN TR 016159
Legal SubdivisionSAN MARCOS #15-006 RHO CORONAD
Legal Tract016159
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number24
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionOCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4001
Census Tract20044

Owner

Source: San Diego County records, as of July 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address686 MERIT DR, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1402
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 19, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 19, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020320262
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateMay 23, 2023
Property Address686 MERIT DR, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1402
Document Number0000134090
Map ReferenceDOC 2019-0476728
Instrument DateApr 26, 2023
Instrument2023-0134090
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 2, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address686 MERIT DR, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1402

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
MunicipalitySan Marcos City
Unified School DistrictSan Marcos Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$911,373 (+2%) Land $423,893 Building $487,480
2025$13,826.00 (+7.13%) Homeowner's exemption$893,504 (+4.04%) Land $415,582 Building $477,922
2023$12,906.00 (+2.23%) Homeowner's exemption$858,810 Land $399,446 Building $459,364
2022$12,624.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 44% of the US · lower than 74% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
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 SystemVALLECITOS WD
serves 114,700 people · EPA ID CA3710002
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionMar 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 468 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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