San Diego County property record for 253 Richardson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 2,458 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $189,000 (Mar 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $7,449 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 487-312-02-00 |
| Primary APN | 487-312-02-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 2,458 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 8,326 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Street Address | 253 RICHARDSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CAJON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92020-4321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-4300 |
| Legal Description | LOT 236 TR 002028 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDEN HOMES |
| Legal Tract | 002028 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 236 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 16000 |
253 Richardson Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2003.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 RICHARDSON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 8, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000142478 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001420715 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Richardson Ave was $7,449.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Diego County |
| Municipality | El Cajon City |
| Elementary School District | Cajon Valley Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Grossmont Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $509,921 (+2%) Land $231,160 Building $278,761 | |
| 2025 | $7,449.00 | $499,924 Land $226,628 Building $273,296 |
| 2023 | $7,463.00 (+6.94%) | $480,514 Land $217,829 Building $262,685 |
| 2022 | $6,979.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 253 Richardson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
The area around 253 Richardson 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 310 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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