San Diego County property record for 853 Firethorn St, San Diego, CA 92154
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,835 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,008 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 631-272-04-00 |
| Primary APN | 631-272-04-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,835 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Lot Area | 5,600 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 853 FIRETHORN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN DIEGO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92154-2636 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-1-7 |
| Legal Description | LOT 44 TR 008760 |
| Legal Subdivision | PALM RIDGE |
| Legal Tract | 008760 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 10003 |
853 Firethorn St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2013.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 853 FIRETHORN ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92154-2636 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013421841 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000505431 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 853 FIRETHORN ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92154-2636 |
| Document Number | 0000407206 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 853 FIRETHORN ST SAN DIEGO CA 921542636, SAN DIEGO, CA 92154-2636 |
| Document Number | 0000407206 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 407206 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Sep 30, 2058 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Firethorn St was $5,008.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | San Diego City |
| Elementary School District | Chula Vista Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Sweetwater Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $380,491 (+2%) Land $131,654 Building $248,837 | |
| 2025 | $5,008.00 | $373,031 Land $129,073 Building $243,958 |
| 2023 | $4,268.00 (+2.94%) | $358,548 Land $124,062 Building $234,486 |
| 2022 | $4,146.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 853 Firethorn St 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.
The area around 853 Firethorn 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 SAN DIEGO serves 1,408,937 people · EPA ID CA3710020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| 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 | 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 351 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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