839 Cornell Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91913 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 839 Cornell Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91913

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size	0.259 acres (11,300 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$184,000 (Jan 1998)
Tax Bill	$3,451 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Sale Apr 2021 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`642-220-16-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`642-220-16-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	2,080 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1972
Effective Year Built	Effective 1972
Lot Area	11,300 sqft (0.259 acres)
View / Lot	Good
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	839 CORNELL AVE
City	CHULA VISTA
State	CA
Zip	91913-2608
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LOT 381 TR 006409
Legal Subdivision	SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE ESTATES
Legal Tract	006409
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	381
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN DIEGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	13416

Owner

839 Cornell Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2021.

Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	839 CORNELL AVE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2608
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Trust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 4, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer
Apr 29, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 30, 2020	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 26, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 26, 1998 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 18, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	199837042
Last Transfer Date	Apr 19, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000331012
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	May 4, 2023
Property Address	839 CORNELL AVE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2608
Document Number	0000117037
Map Reference	MAP 13579
Instrument Date	May 1, 2023
Instrument	2023-0117037
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 15, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2417 STEAMOAT SPRINGS CT, CHULA VISTA, CA 91915-2223

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Apr 29, 2021
Property Address	839 CORNELL AVE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2608
Document Number	0000331012
Map Reference	MAP 6409
Instrument Date	Apr 19, 2021
Instrument	2021-0331012
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

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
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	839 CORNELL AVE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2608

April 2020: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Apr 30, 2020
Property Address	839 CORNELL AVE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2608
Document Number	0000221522
Map Reference	MAP 6409
Instrument Date	Apr 23, 2020
Instrument	2020-0221522
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2021
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE CO OF CA

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	839 CORNELL AVE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2608

Mortgage

Document Number	0000221523
Date	Apr 30, 2020
Instrument	2020-0221523

Lender

Name	SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FOLSOM, CA 95630

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	121 Months
Due	May 1, 2030

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 839 Cornell Ave was $3,451 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	San Diego County
Municipality	Chula Vista City
Elementary School District	Chula Vista Elementary School District (KG - 06)
Secondary School District	Sweetwater Union High School District (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$299,649 (+2%) Land $133,176 Building $166,473
2025	$3,451.00 Homeowner's exemption	$293,774 Land $130,565 Building $163,209
2023	$3,281.00 (+2.98%) Homeowner's exemption	$282,368 Land $125,496 Building $156,872
2022	$3,186.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 839 Cornell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 839 Cornell Ave 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

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	OTAY WATER DISTRICT serves 242,155 people · EPA ID CA3710034
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Feb 2026
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 801 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: Wyyerd Connect.

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