971 Bittersweet St, Escondido, CA 92026 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 971 Bittersweet St, Escondido, CA 92026

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,313 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size	0.188 acres (8,199 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$5,326 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Second Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`224-881-27-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`224-881-27-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	1,313 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1985
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Lot Area	8,199 sqft (0.188 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	971 BITTERSWEET ST
City	ESCONDIDO
State	CA
Zip	92026-1122
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1-7
Legal Description	LOT 27 TR 009227
Legal Subdivision	ESCONDIDO BLKS RESUB
Legal Tract	009227
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	27
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	OCEANSIDE-ESCONDIDO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3014
Census Tract	20304

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 Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	971 BITTERSWEET ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1122
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 8, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
May 28, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Sep 24, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Feb 11, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Nov 28, 2018	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 28, 2018
Deed Sale	Nov 28, 2018
Prior Sale	Oct 16, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2018490332
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 19, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000490332
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	971 BITTERSWEET ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1122
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	971 BITTERSWEET ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1122

Mortgage

Document Number	0000058542
Date	Mar 8, 2023
Instrument	2023-0058542

Lender

Name	CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ANAHEIM, CA 92806

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2053

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	971 BITTERSWEET ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1122
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2022
Title Company	SURETY LENDER SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000269167
Date	May 28, 2020
Instrument	2020-0269167

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ISELIN, NJ 08830

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	971 BITTERSWEET ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1122
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2022
Title Company	SURETY LENDER SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000419356
Date	Sep 24, 2019
Instrument	2019-0419356

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	ISELIN, NJ 08830

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2049

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	971 BITTERSWEET ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1122
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	971 BITTERSWEET ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1122

Mortgage

Document Number	0000108938
Date	Feb 11, 2021
Instrument	2021-0108938

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ISELIN, NJ 08830

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

November 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Nov 28, 2018
Property Address	971 BITTERSWEET ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1122
Document Number	0000490332
Map Reference	MAP 9227
Instrument Date	Nov 19, 2018
Instrument	2018-0490332
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2022
Title Company	SURETY LENDER SERVICES LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	971 BITTERSWEET ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026-1122

Mortgage

Document Number	0000490333
Date	Nov 28, 2018
Instrument	2018-0490333

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	San Diego County
Municipality	Escondido City
Elementary School District	Escondido Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	Escondido Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$473,322 (+2%) Land $241,491 Building $231,831
2025	$5,326.00 (+4.45%)	$464,042 (+4.04%) Land $236,756 Building $227,286
2023	$5,099.00 (+1.07%)	$446,024 Land $227,563 Building $218,461
2022	$5,045.00

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 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	RINCON DEL DIABLO MWD (ID-1) serves 28,427 people · EPA ID CA3710018
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Nov 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 302 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 100
San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless	500 / 100
AT&T DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.

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