San Diego County property record for 1597 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
| Square Footage | 8,959 sqft |
| Lot Size | 1.65 acres |
| Last Sale | $3,510,000 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $42,835.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 483-021-32-00 |
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| Building Area | 8,959 sqft |
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| Year Built | Built 1978 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Lot Area | 71,874 sqft |
| Street Address | 1597 N JOHNSON AVE |
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| City | EL CAJON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92020-1617 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office |
| Legal Description | TCT R SEC 34-15-1W 1.65AC M/L IN ST VAC&IN PM5762 SEC 3-16-1W&IN TR CC000262 |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 15 |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | RANCHO EL CAJON |
| Legal Tract | 6 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Minor Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 16202 |
Source: San Diego County records · APN 483-021-32-00
Assessment roll updated July 28, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5360 JACKSON DR, 216, LA MESA, CA 91942-6004 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 03, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Sep 01, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage RUGG FAMILY TRUST |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 01, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 01, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 1983 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2023238562 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000267840 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 03, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1597 N JOHNSON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-1617 |
| Document Number | 0000267840 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0267840 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 | 5360 JACKSON DR STE 216, 216, LA MESA, CA 91942-6004 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 01, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1597 N JOHNSON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-1617 |
| Document Number | 0000238562 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0238562 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5360 JACKSON DR STE 216, 216, LA MESA, CA 91942-6004 |
| Document Number | 0000238563 |
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| Date | Sep 01, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0238563 |
| Name | RUGG FAMILY TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: San Diego County records · Assessment roll updated July 28, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | El Cajon City |
| Secondary School District | Grossmont Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Santee School District (KG - 08) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,543,602 (+2%) Land $3,142,008 Building $401,594 | |
| 2025 | $42,835.00 (+2.53%) | $3,474,120 (+340.08%) Land $3,080,400 Building $393,720 |
| 2024 | $41,779.00 (+305.82%) | |
| 2023 | $10,295.00 (+0.45%) | $789,424 Land $423,309 Building $366,115 |
| 2022 | $10,249.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, San Diego County (06073C), updated September 3, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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