San Diego County property record for 1159 Emerald Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.936 acres (40,754 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Apr 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,046 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 492-490-54-20 |
| Primary APN | 492-490-54-20 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,754 sqft (0.936 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1159 EMERALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CAJON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92020-7371 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-2200 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 US20PER DOC73-305374&UND INT IN TR 007780 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD VILLAS |
| Legal Tract | 007780 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 15302 |
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1159 EMERALD AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-7371 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2010183915 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000677337 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1159 EMERALD AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-7371 |
| Document Number | 0000036431 |
| Map Reference | MAP 7780 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0036431 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1159 EMERALD AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-7371 |
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | El Cajon City |
| Elementary School District | Cajon Valley Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Grossmont Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $118,484 (+2%) Land $52,659 Building $65,825 | |
| 2025 | $2,046.00 (-7.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $116,162 (+4.04%) Land $51,627 Building $64,535 |
| 2023 | $2,221.00 (+75.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $111,653 Land $49,623 Building $62,030 |
| 2022 | $1,268.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HELIX WATER DISTRICT serves 277,918 people · EPA ID CA3710010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 609 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wyyerd Connect Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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