San Diego County property record for 944 Melrose Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,539 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $249,000 (Feb 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,320 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 639-253-11-00 |
| Primary APN | 639-253-11-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,539 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 7,400 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 944 MELROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHULA VISTA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91911-2336 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 49 TR 004421 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHATEAU HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 004421 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 13301 |
944 Melrose Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2021.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 944 MELROSE AVE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91911-2336 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002164962 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000106549 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 944 MELROSE AVE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91911-2336 |
| Document Number | 0000106549 |
| Map Reference | MAP 4421 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0106549 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 944 MELROSE AVE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91911-2336 |
| Document Number | 0000106550 |
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| Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0106550 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 944 Melrose Ave was $4,320 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $375,182 (+2%) Land $150,674 Building $224,508 | |
| 2025 | $4,320.00 Homeowner's exemption | $367,826 Land $147,720 Building $220,106 |
| 2023 | $4,108.00 (+2.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $353,545 Land $141,985 Building $211,560 |
| 2022 | $3,989.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 944 Melrose Ave 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
The area around 944 Melrose 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 |
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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 | SWEETWATER AUTHORITY serves 184,915 people · EPA ID CA3710025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 718 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wyyerd Connect Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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