9874 River Dr, Descanso, CA 91916 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 9874 River Dr, Descanso, CA 91916

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,837 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size7.81 acres (340,639 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$850,000 (Apr 2025)
Tax Bill$1,876 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN405-222-03-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN405-222-03-00
Alternative APN
  • 4052202500

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area3,837 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1977
Lot Area340,639 sqft
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number4052202500
Street Address9874 RIVER DR
CityDESCANSO
StateCA
Zip91916-9789
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA70
Legal DescriptionPAR 3 TR PM02311
Legal SubdivisionSHADOW KNOLLS
Legal Tract2311
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number24
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionLAGUNA-PINE VALLEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1018
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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address9874 RIVER DR, DESCANSO, CA 91916-9789
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 25, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 25, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 30, 1988 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2025109042
Prior Transfer DateJun 28, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0000307437
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateJul 7, 2017
Property Address9874 RIVER DR, DESCANSO, CA 91916-9789
Document Number0000307437
Instrument DateJun 28, 2017
Instrument307437
Record UpdatedJul 14, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address9874 RIVER DR DESCANSO CA 919169789, DESCANSO, CA 91916-9789

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$866,999 (+419.93%) Land $268,703 Building $598,296
2025$1,876.00 (+4.11%)$166,754 (+4.04%) Land $51,681 Building $115,073
2023$1,802.00 (-1.42%)$160,280 Land $49,675 Building $110,605
2022$1,828.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

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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