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551 Merlin Drive, San Diego, CA 92114 Property Information

551 Merlin Drive, San Diego, CA 92114 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 551 Merlin Drive, San Diego
Zip code 92114
County San Diego
Neighborhood Encanto

Sales & Tax Overview for 551 Merlin Drive, San Diego

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Sale date 11/29/2004
Sale price $340,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $1,565

Lot & Building Information for 551 Merlin Drive, San Diego

Building sqft 760
Building class Single Family Residence (11)
Acreage 0.17
Units 1
Year built 1944
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning district Single Family (RS-1-6)

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About 551 Merlin Drive, San Diego

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 551 Merlin Drive, San Diego, CA 92114?

551 Merlin Drive, San Diego, CA 92114 was built in 1944 and has a total of 760 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 551 Merlin Drive, San Diego, CA 92114 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $132,121, the tax amount paid for 551 Merlin Drive, San Diego, CA 92114 is $1,652.

When was 551 Merlin Drive, San Diego, CA 92114 last sold and what was the last sale price?

551 Merlin Drive, San Diego, CA 92114 was last sold in 11/29/2004 for $340,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 551 Merlin Drive, San Diego

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/29/2004 $340,000
12/31/1996 $60,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 551 Merlin Drive, San Diego

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
11/29/2004 Deed
05/21/1997 Deed
12/31/1996 Deed
           
           
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Property Taxes for 551 Merlin Drive, San Diego

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $1,653
Current property tax $1,565
Market value $132,121

Assessment History for 551 Merlin Drive, San Diego

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 551 Merlin Drive, San Diego, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $132,121 1.2511 $1,653 +3.92%
2024-2025 $129,532 1.228 $1,591 +2.24%
2023-2024 $126,993 1.2251 $1,556 +2.76%
2022-2023 $124,503 1.2164 $1,514 +0.66%
2021-2022 $122,063 1.23219 $1,504 +0.20%

Permits for 551 Merlin Drive, San Diego

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San Diego residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$870,000
-5.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$656
-3.1% YoY
San Diego County Median Sale Price
$865,000
-1.1% YoY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Masoretes (The Masters of Tradition) School NR Private 4-12 0 0.16
The O'Farrell Charter School 6 Charter K-12 1,818 0.60
Valencia Park Elementary School 6 Public K-5 409 0.60
Johnson Elementary School 5 Public K-5 263 0.67
Encanto Elementary School 3 Public K-5 415 0.72

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Masoretes (The Masters of Tradition) School NR Private 4-12 0 0.16
Encanto Christian Academcy NR Private 8-12 6 0.52
Ingenuity Charter 3 Charter 6-12 154 0.60
The O'Farrell Charter School 6 Charter K-12 1,818 0.60
St. Rita's School NR Private PK-8 212 0.84

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Masoretes (The Masters of Tradition) School NR Private 4-12 0 0.16
Encanto Christian Academcy NR Private 8-12 6 0.52
Ingenuity Charter 3 Charter 6-12 154 0.60
The O'Farrell Charter School 6 Charter K-12 1,818 0.60
Tabernacle Christian Academy NR Private PK-12 41 1.12

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Neighbors for 551 Merlin Drive, San Diego

Here are the neighbors for 551 Merlin Drive, San Diego.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
515 Merlin Dr, San Diego 879 09/25/2024 $695,000
632 Merlin Dr, San Diego 816 09/23/2022 $478,000
506 59th St, San Diego 2,726
520 59th St, San Diego 2,493
559 Merlin Dr, San Diego 776
718 Merlin Dr, San Diego 2,132 03/06/1997 $90,000
650 Merlin Dr, San Diego 816
521 Merlin Dr, San Diego 714 08/19/1992 $89,500
536 59th St, San Diego 1,792 06/18/2021 $725,000
606 Merlin Dr, San Diego 1,089 05/29/2003
541 Merlin Dr, San Diego 1,529
535 Merlin Dr, San Diego 1,334 01/17/2024 $600,000
512 59th St, San Diego 1,136
528 59th St, San Diego 760
624 Merlin Dr, San Diego 816 10/20/2006
644 Merlin Dr, San Diego 816 04/15/1996 $70,000
544 59th St, San Diego 720 08/23/1999 $107,000
614 Merlin Dr, San Diego 2,758 09/14/2004
660 Merlin Dr, San Diego 1,068
710 Merlin Dr, San Diego 1,684 12/02/2020 $500,000

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