221 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 221 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Store/Office
Details5,000 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.339 acres (14,760 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,125,000 (Jan 2017)
Tax Bill$16,174 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN487-122-24-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN487-122-24-00

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area5,000 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeFlat
Lot Area14,760 sqft (0.339 acres)
Garage TypeOpen

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address221 N JOHNSON AVE
CityEL CAJON
StateCA
Zip92020-3111
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office
Local Zoning CodeC-M
Legal DescriptionBLK 4 LOT 2 /EXC ST WID/ W 200 FT OF S 75 FT OF TR 000750
Legal SubdivisionRANCHO EL CAJON
Legal Tract000750
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract16202

Owner

Source: San Diego County records, as of July 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address4257 CAMINO ALEGRE, LA MESA, CA 91941-7288
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 23, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 23, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 15, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201734226
Prior Transfer DateNov 30, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000665246
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateJan 23, 2017
Property Address221 N JOHNSON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-3111
Document Number0000034226
Map ReferenceMAP750
Instrument DateJan 12, 2017
Instrument2017-0034226
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

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
Address10032 MEDINA DR, SANTEE, CA 92071-2039

Mortgage

Document Number0000034227
DateJan 23, 2017
Instrument2017-0034227
Lender
NameWESTERN ALLIANCE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 21, 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$1,331,767 (+2%) Land $591,897 Building $739,870
2025$16,174.00 (+2.65%)$1,305,655 (+4.04%) Land $580,292 Building $725,363
2023$15,756.00 (+2.19%)$1,254,957 Land $557,759 Building $697,198
2022$15,418.00

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies47 units insured
incl. 46 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims14 (1980–2006)
Most Recent ClaimMar 2006
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslides, Mud Flow, Feb 1995 · 2 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows, Jan 1995 · 8 claims

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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