San Diego County property record for 296 Garfield Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Apr 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,050 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 486-072-08-00 |
| Primary APN | 486-072-08-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Street Address | 296 GARFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CAJON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92020-2728 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-6 |
| Legal Description | LOT 61 TR 002638 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARFIELD AVE SUB |
| Legal Tract | 002638 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 16100 |
296 Garfield Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2013.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 296 GARFIELD AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-2728 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996209524 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000053513 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 296 Garfield Ave was $3,050 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $237,193 (+2%) Land $110,126 Building $127,067 | |
| 2025 | $3,050.00 Homeowner's exemption | $232,543 Land $107,967 Building $124,576 |
| 2023 | $2,901.00 (+2.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $223,515 Land $103,775 Building $119,740 |
| 2022 | $2,840.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 296 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 296 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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