9788 River Dr, Descanso, CA 91916 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 9788 River Dr, Descanso, CA 91916

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details8 bd · 7.5 ba · 5,400 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size8.23 acres (358,499 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$500,000 (Nov 2011)
Tax Bill$6,810 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN405-222-09-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN405-222-09-00
Alternative APN
  • 4052220400

Interior

Bedrooms8 Beds
Full Baths7.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area5,400 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1975
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area358,499 sqft
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number4052220400
Street Address9788 RIVER DR
CityDESCANSO
StateCA
Zip91916-9761
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA70
Legal DescriptionPAR 1 (EX ST) TR PM04176
Legal Tract4176
Legal Block1
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionLAGUNA-PINE VALLEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract21202

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address9788 RIVER DR, DESCANSO, CA 91916-9761
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 22, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 22, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 6, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2011624695
Last Transfer DateNov 5, 2013
Transfer Doc0000659523
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
Unified School DistrictMountain Empire Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$640,576 (+2%) Land $320,288 Building $320,288
2025$6,810.00 (+4.1%) Homeowner's exemption$628,016 (+4.04%) Land $314,008 Building $314,008
2023$6,542.00 (-1.46%) Homeowner's exemption$603,630 Land $301,815 Building $301,815
2022$6,639.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayYes
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 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

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

Wildfire RiskExtreme
above 99.4% of the US · above 96% of California
Wildfire Likelihood6% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.

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 SystemDESCANSO COMMUNITY WATER DISTRICT
serves 870 people · EPA ID CA3710009
Water SourceGroundwater
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.

Water QualityUranium
not recorded as resolved · Oct 2025
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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 111 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
75 / 20

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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