1873 Powell Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 1873 Powell Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 2,430 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.88 acres (38,333 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$369,000 (Dec 2011)
Tax Bill$7,144 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN481-272-10-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN481-272-10-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area2,430 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1951
Lot Area38,333 sqft (0.88 acres)
View / LotGood

Location & Zoning

Street Address1873 POWELL DR
CityEL CAJON
StateCA
Zip92020-1729
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-14
Legal DescriptionLOT 22 TR 002331
Legal SubdivisionHIGHLAND TERRACE
Legal Tract002331
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number22
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract16201

Owner

1873 Powell Dr is owned by a company that bought it in December 2011 and is owner-occupied.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1873 POWELL DR, EL CAJON, CA 92020-1729
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 29, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 29, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 30, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2011703921
Prior Transfer DateSep 24, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000835179
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address1873 POWELL DR, EL CAJON, CA 92020-1729
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATL TTL SAN DIEGO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1873 POWELL DR, EL CAJON, CA 92020-1729

Mortgage

Document Number0000392459
DateMay 25, 2021
Instrument2021-0392459
Lender
NameSAN DIEGO COUNTY CU
TypeCredit Union
Address92916
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1873 Powell Dr was $7,144 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$472,740 (+2%) Land $230,605 Building $242,135
2025$7,144.00 Homeowner's exemption$463,472 Land $226,084 Building $237,388
2023$6,244.00 (-3.97%) Homeowner's exemption$445,476 Land $217,305 Building $228,171
2022$6,502.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1873 Powell Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimMay 2020 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 1873 Powell Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 339 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.

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