2526 Brown Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 2526 Brown Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,391 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size0.141 acres (6,134 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$268,000 (Oct 1989)
Tax Bill$7,337 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2017 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN481-620-12-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN481-620-12-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,391 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1987
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1987
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area6,134 sqft (0.141 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2526 BROWN DR
CityEL CAJON
StateCA
Zip92020-1766
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-9
Legal DescriptionLOT 12 TR 010960
Legal SubdivisionFLETCHER HIGHLANDS
Legal Tract010960
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract16201

Owner

2526 Brown Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2005 and is owner-occupied.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2526 BROWN DR, EL CAJON, CA 92020-1766
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 SaleOct 26, 1989 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 26, 1989 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 9, 1987 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number1989583519
Last Transfer DateJul 8, 2005
Transfer Doc0000615167
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address2526 BROWN DR, EL CAJON, CA 92020-1766
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000326990
DateJul 20, 2017
Instrument2017-0326990
Lender
NameSAN DIEGO COUNTY CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term241 Months
DueAug 15, 2037
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Change FrequencyMonthly
IndexPrime Rate
Max Rate17.2%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2526 Brown Dr was $7,337 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$529,915 (+2%) Land $143,825 Building $386,090
2025$7,337.00 Homeowner's exemption$519,525 Land $141,005 Building $378,520
2023$6,968.00 (-0.66%) Homeowner's exemption$499,354 Land $135,531 Building $363,823
2022$7,014.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2526 Brown Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1980.

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 Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1980–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 4
Most Recent ClaimDec 2018 · 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 2526 Brown Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 Likelihood0.02% 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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