San Diego County property record for 896 Corte Merano, Escondido, CA 92026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,948 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.66 acres (28,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $541,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,476 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 228-543-11-00 |
| Primary APN | 228-543-11-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,948 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Lot Area | 28,750 sqft (0.66 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 896 CORTE MERANO |
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| City | ESCONDIDO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92026-2260 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | LOT 51 TR 012403 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN DIEGO 4692 |
| Legal Tract | 012403 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 20309 |
896 Corte Merano is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2020.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 896 CORTE MERANO, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-2260 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016306447 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000254998 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 896 CORTE MERANO, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-2260 |
| Document Number | 0000254998 |
| Map Reference | MAP 12403 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0254998 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 896 CORTE MERANO, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-2260 |
| Document Number | 0000254999 |
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| Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0254999 |
| Name | E MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 896 Corte Merano was $7,476.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| 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 | $675,058 (+2%) Land $407,056 Building $268,002 | |
| 2025 | $7,476.00 | $661,823 Land $399,075 Building $262,748 |
| 2023 | $7,150.00 (+1.25%) | $636,126 Land $383,579 Building $252,547 |
| 2022 | $7,062.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 896 Corte Merano 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 | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 896 Corte Merano is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | VALLECITOS WD serves 114,700 people · EPA ID CA3710002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2022 |
| 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 | 1 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 451 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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