396 Richfield Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 396 Richfield Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,962 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.193 acres (8,407 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$123,000 (Jul 1998)
Tax Bill$3,966 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN487-292-11-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN487-292-11-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Units2 Units
Building Area1,962 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Lot Area8,407 sqft (0.193 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address396 RICHFIELD AVE
CityEL CAJON
StateCA
Zip92020-4329
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning CodeRM-2200
Legal DescriptionLOT 131 TR 002028
Legal SubdivisionGARDEN HOMES
Legal Tract002028
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number131
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract16000

Owner

396 Richfield Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2006.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address396 RICHFIELD AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4329
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 1, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 1, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number1998408967
Last Transfer DateDec 8, 2006
Transfer Doc0000006363
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 396 Richfield Ave was $3,966.

Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 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$254,151 (+2%) Land $119,198 Building $134,953
2025$3,966.00$249,168 Land $116,861 Building $132,307
2023$3,855.00 (-0.08%)$239,494 Land $112,324 Building $127,170
2022$3,858.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 396 Richfield 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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.

Wildfire

The area around 396 Richfield 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 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 520 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon, Wyyerd Connect.

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