979 Merced River Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91913 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 979 Merced River Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91913

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,928 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size0.212 acres (9,251 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$499,000 (Oct 2003)
Tax Bill$12,408 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2021 Transfer
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN641-250-31-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN641-250-31-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Building Area2,928 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2003
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2003
Lot Area9,251 sqft (0.212 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address979 MERCED RIVER RD
CityCHULA VISTA
StateCA
Zip91913-2885
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodePC10SF3
Legal DescriptionLOT 53 TR 014506
Legal SubdivisionCHULA VISTA TERRACE
Legal Tract014506
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number53
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract13326

Owner

979 Merced River Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2021 and is owner-occupied.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address979 MERCED RIVER RD, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2885
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 7, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Jun 30, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 30, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Sep 5, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jul 19, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
USAA
May 1, 2017Affidavit of Death, Transfer
Apr 7, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 1, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 1, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20031207627
Last Transfer DateJun 28, 2021
Transfer Doc0000474838
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address979 MERCED RIVER RD, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2885
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address979 MERCED RIVER RD, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2885

Mortgage

Document Number0000418798
DateJun 7, 2021
Instrument2021-0418798
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateJun 30, 2021
Property Address979 MERCED RIVER RD, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2885
Document Number0000474840
Map ReferenceMAP 14506
Instrument DateJun 28, 2021
Instrument2021-0474840
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address979 MERCED RIVER RD, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2885

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateJun 30, 2021
Property Address979 MERCED RIVER RD, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2885
Document Number0000474838
Map ReferenceMAP 14506
Instrument DateJun 28, 2021
Instrument2021-0474838
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address979 MERCED RIVER RD, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2885

Mortgage

Document Number0000474839
DateJun 30, 2021
Instrument2021-0474839
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateSep 5, 2017
Property Address979 MERCED RIVER RD, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2885
Document Number0000406329
Instrument DateSep 5, 2017
Instrument406329
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 11, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address979 MERCED RIVER RD SAN DIEGO CA 92139, SAN DIEGO, CA 92139

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address979 MERCED RIVER RD, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2885
Document Number0000407834
Instrument DateJul 19, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 11, 2017
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address979 MERCED RIVER RD CHULA VISTA CA 919132885, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2885

Mortgage

Document Number0000407834
DateSep 6, 2017
Instrument407834
Lender
NameUSAA
AddressSAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueSep 5, 2047

May 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateMay 1, 2017
Property Address979 MERCED RIVER RD, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2885
Document Number0000193924
Instrument DateMay 1, 2017
Instrument193924
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 5, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address979 MERCED RIVER RD CHULA VISTA CA 919132885, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2885

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateApr 7, 2017
Property Address979 MERCED RIVER RD, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2885
Document Number0000157699
Instrument DateApr 7, 2017
Instrument157699
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address979 MERCED RIVER RD CHULA VISTA CA 919132885, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913-2885

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Merced River Rd was $12,408 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
MunicipalityChula Vista City
Elementary School DistrictChula Vista Elementary School District (KG - 06)
Secondary School DistrictSweetwater Union High School District (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$722,927 (+2%) Land $188,524 Building $534,403
2025$12,408.00 Homeowner's exemption$708,753 Land $184,828 Building $523,925
2023$11,917.00 (+2.28%) Homeowner's exemption$681,232 Land $177,651 Building $503,581
2022$11,651.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 979 Merced River 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 979 Merced River Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% 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 SystemOTAY WATER DISTRICT
serves 242,155 people · EPA ID CA3710034
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
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 ReportingNone
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 726 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Wyyerd Connect
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 500
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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