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

San Diego County property record for 870 First Light Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,706 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size0.118 acres (5,139 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$678,500 (Mar 2005)
Tax Bill$13,707 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Transfer
Jun 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN679-191-25-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN679-191-25-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area2,706 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2004
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2004
Lot Area5,139 sqft (0.118 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address870 FIRST LIGHT RD
CitySAN MARCOS
StateCA
Zip92078-1089
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSPA
Legal DescriptionLOT 25 TR 014675
Legal SubdivisionSAN MARCOS THE QUORUM
Legal Tract014675
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number25
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionOCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract20043

Owner

870 First Light Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2017.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address16619 NICOLE RIDGE RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92127-6154
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 29, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 6, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 30, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 30, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2005261076
Last Transfer DateMay 9, 2017
Transfer Doc0000253089
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateJan 29, 2026
Property Address870 FIRST LIGHT RD, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1089
Document Number0000025471
Map ReferenceMAP 14675
Instrument DateJan 29, 2026
Instrument2026-0025471
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16619 NICOLE RIDGE RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92127-6154

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateJun 6, 2017
Property Address870 FIRST LIGHT RD, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1089
Document Number0000253089
Instrument DateMay 9, 2017
Instrument253089
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 13, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address16619 NICOLE RIDGE RD SAN DIEGO CA 921276154, SAN DIEGO, CA 92127-6154

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 870 First Light Rd was $13,707.

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$964,261 (+2.01%) Land $433,639 Building $530,622
2025$13,707.00$945,304 Land $425,113 Building $520,191
2023$12,905.00 (+1.71%)$908,599 Land $408,606 Building $499,993
2022$12,688.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 870 First Light Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 870 First Light Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of 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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