142 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 142 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,132 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.206 acres (8,961 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$635,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$8,492 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN487-302-19-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN487-302-19-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,132 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Lot Area8,961 sqft (0.206 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address142 S JOHNSON AVE
CityEL CAJON
StateCA
Zip92020-4314
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRM-2200
Legal DescriptionLOT 261 TR 002028
Legal SubdivisionGARDEN HOMES
Legal Tract002028
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number261
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract16000

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address142 S JOHNSON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4314
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 18, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 18, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021797725
Prior Transfer DateDec 4, 1998
Prior Transfer Doc0000798469
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateNov 18, 2021
Property Address142 S JOHNSON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4314
Document Number0000797725
Map ReferenceMAP 2028
Instrument DateNov 10, 2021
Instrument2021-0797725
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 30, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE SAN DIEGO, FIDELITY NATL TTL SAN DIEGO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address142 S JOHNSON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4314

Mortgage

Document Number0000797726
DateNov 18, 2021
Instrument2021-0797726
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
MunicipalityEl Cajon City
Elementary School DistrictCajon Valley Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictGrossmont Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$687,342 (+2%) Land $351,789 Building $335,553
2025$8,492.00 (+0.93%)$673,866 (+4.04%) Land $344,892 Building $328,974
2023$8,414.00 (+1.46%)$647,700 Land $331,500 Building $316,200
2022$8,293.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemHELIX WATER DISTRICT
serves 277,918 people · EPA ID CA3710010
Water SourceSurface water
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
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 310 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 100
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
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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