439 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 439 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size	0.783 acres (34,104 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$400,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill	$5,165 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`487-541-29-05`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`487-541-29-05`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Building Area	1,036 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1975
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Lot Area	34,104 sqft (0.783 acres)
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address	439 S JOHNSON AVE
City	EL CAJON
State	CA
Zip	92020-4942
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	RM-2200
Legal Description	LOT 1 US 5 PER DOC08-220466&UND INT IN TR 015395
Legal Subdivision	419-439 S JOHNSON AVE CONDO
Legal Tract	015395
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN DIEGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	15901

Owner

439 S Johnson Ave, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	439 S JOHNSON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4942
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 26, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ADVANTAGEFIRST LENDING INC
Jun 22, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FRANKLIN LN CTR
May 5, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 22, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 22, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 5, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020323880
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 24, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0000155633
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	439 S JOHNSON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4942
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY RESID', FIRST AMER TTL CO RES DIV

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	439 S JOHNSON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4942

Mortgage

Document Number	0000531651
Date	Jul 26, 2021
Instrument	2021-0531651

Lender

Name	ADVANTAGEFIRST LENDING INC
Type	Lending Institution
Address	RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

June 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Jun 22, 2020
Property Address	439 S JOHNSON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4942
Document Number	0000323880
Instrument Date	Jun 12, 2020
Instrument	323880
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 1, 2020
Title Company	TICOR TITLE RIVERSIDE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$440.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	439 S JOHNSON AVE EL CAJON CA 920204942, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4942

Mortgage

Document Number	323881
Date	Jun 22, 2020
Instrument	323881

Lender

Name	FRANKLIN LN CTR
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	PALM DESERT, CA 92260

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 21, 2050

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	May 5, 2017
Property Address	439 S JOHNSON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4942
Document Number	0000202648
Instrument Date	Mar 28, 2017
Instrument	202648
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 10, 2020
Title Company	CALIFORNIA TITLE COMPANY, CALIFORNIA TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$381.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	439 S JOHNSON AVE EL CAJON CA 920204942, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4942

Mortgage

Document Number	202650
Date	May 5, 2017
Instrument	202650

Lender

Name	VETERANS UNITED HM LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 4, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 439 S Johnson Ave was $5,165.

Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$446,201 (+2%) Land $180,023 Building $266,178
2025	$5,165.00	$437,453 Land $176,494 Building $260,959
2023	$5,063.00 (+1.56%)	$420,469 Land $169,642 Building $250,827
2022	$4,985.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 439 S Johnson 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.

Wildfire

The area around 439 S Johnson 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 520 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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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