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861 First Light Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 861 First Light Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,698 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size0.134 acres (5,854 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$941,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill$14,437 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Jul 2018 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN679-191-07-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN679-191-07-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area2,698 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2004
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2004
Lot Area5,854 sqft (0.134 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address861 FIRST LIGHT RD
CitySAN MARCOS
StateCA
Zip92078-1089
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSPA
Legal DescriptionLOT 7 TR 014675
Legal SubdivisionSAN MARCOS THE QUORUM
Legal Tract014675
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionOCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract20043

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address861 FIRST LIGHT RD, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1089
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 15, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jul 24, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jun 23, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 22, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020539965
Prior Transfer DateJun 29, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000301018
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateSep 15, 2020
Property Address861 FIRST LIGHT RD, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1089
Document Number0000539965
Map ReferenceMAP 14675
Instrument DateAug 27, 2020
Instrument2020-0539965
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyEQUITY TITLE SAN DIEGO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address861 FIRST LIGHT RD, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1089

Mortgage

Document Number0000539966
DateSep 15, 2020
Instrument2020-0539966
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2050

July 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateJul 24, 2018
Property Address861 FIRST LIGHT RD, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1089
Document Number0000301018
Instrument DateJun 29, 2018
Instrument301018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address970 OLIVER AVE SAN DIEGO CA 921095023, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109-5023

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateJun 23, 2017
Property Address861 FIRST LIGHT RD, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1089
Document Number0000284255
Instrument DateMay 18, 2017
Instrument284255
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 3, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address861 FIRST LIGHT RD SAN MARCOS CA 920781089, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1089

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 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$1,038,935 (+2%) Land $475,039 Building $563,896
2025$14,437.00 (+6.33%) Homeowner's exemption$1,018,565 (+4.04%) Land $465,725 Building $552,840
2023$13,578.00 (+1.72%) Homeowner's exemption$979,015 Land $447,642 Building $531,373
2022$13,348.00

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

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

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

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 715 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications
Cable		2,000 / 100
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 50
San Diego Broadband
Fixed Wireless		500 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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