San Diego County property record for 161 Garfield Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 819 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,421 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 486-063-05-00 |
| Primary APN | 486-063-05-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 819 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Lot Area | 14,100 sqft (0.324 acres) |
| View / Lot | Good |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 161 GARFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CAJON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92020-2726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-6 |
| Legal Description | LOT 46 TR 002638 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARFIELD AVE SUB |
| Legal Tract | 002638 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
161 Garfield Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2008.
Source: San Diego County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3626 ROSELAWN AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92105-2943 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000454567 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Garfield Ave was $1,421.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 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 | La Mesa-Spring Valley School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $62,387 (+2%) Land $32,488 Building $29,899 | |
| 2025 | $1,421.00 | $61,164 Land $31,851 Building $29,313 |
| 2023 | $1,398.00 (+0.87%) | $58,791 Land $30,615 Building $28,176 |
| 2022 | $1,386.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 161 Garfield Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 161 Garfield Ave 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) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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