San Diego County property record for 740 Chestnut St, Escondido, CA 92025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,432 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.328 acres (14,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,608 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 233-480-29-00 |
| Primary APN | 233-480-29-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,432 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Lot Area | 14,300 sqft (0.328 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 2334902100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 740 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | ESCONDIDO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92025-5261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-10 |
| Legal Description | BLK 188 LOT 23 POR TR 000725 |
| Legal Subdivision | RANCHO RINCON DEL DIABLO |
| Legal Tract | 000725 |
| Legal Block | 188 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 20602 |
740 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2026.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 740 CHESTNUT ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-5261 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202658312 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000153470 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 740 CHESTNUT ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-5261 |
| Document Number | 0000058312 |
| Map Reference | MB 689 PG 137 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0058312 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | ROCKET CLOSE AND TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 740 CHESTNUT ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-5261 |
| Document Number | 0000058313 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0058313 |
| Name | OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 740 Chestnut St was $2,608, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | Escondido City |
| Elementary School District | Escondido Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Escondido Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $237,303 (+2%) Land $115,756 Building $121,547 | |
| 2025 | $2,608.00 (+2.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $232,651 Land $113,487 Building $119,164 |
| 2024 | $2,553.00 (+2.41%) | |
| 2023 | $2,493.00 (+1.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $223,619 Land $109,081 Building $114,538 |
| 2022 | $2,465.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 740 Chestnut St 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
The area around 740 Chestnut 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 |
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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 | CITY OF ESCONDIDO serves 137,044 people · EPA ID CA3710006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2021 |
| Lead | 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, 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 685 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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