San Diego County property record for 1290 Helix View Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 3,036 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $96,500 (Feb 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $5,310 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 491-371-11-00 |
| Primary APN | 491-371-11-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,036 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1290 HELIX VIEW DR |
|---|---|
| City | EL CAJON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92020-7219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-6 |
| Legal Description | PAR 1 TR PM07928 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF SAN DIEGO |
| Legal Tract | 7928 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46947 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 15302 |
1290 Helix View Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2006.
Source: San Diego County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1290 HELIX VIEW DR, EL CAJON, CA 92020-7219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 198758795 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 6, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022479 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1290 Helix View Dr was $5,310 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.7% from the year before.
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 | $375,110 (+2%) Land $79,633 Building $295,477 | |
| 2025 | $5,310.00 (+6.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $367,756 Land $78,072 Building $289,684 |
| 2024 | $4,975.00 (+6.33%) | |
| 2023 | $4,679.00 (-2.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $353,478 Land $75,042 Building $278,436 |
| 2022 | $4,784.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1290 Helix View Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1983 · Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornadoes |
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.
The area around 1290 Helix View Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 547 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon, Wyyerd Connect.
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