493 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 493 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,172 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.153 acres (6,678 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$272,000 (Aug 2012)
Tax Bill$4,617 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN488-020-38-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN488-020-38-00
Alternative APN
  • 4880200100

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,172 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Lot Area6,678 sqft (0.153 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number4880200100
Street Address493 GRAVES AVE
CityEL CAJON
StateCA
Zip92020-3601
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRM-4300
Legal DescriptionLOT 17 (EX ST WID)W 140 FT OF N H OF TR 001896
Legal SubdivisionVALLEY ACRES
Legal Tract001896
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract16301

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address493 GRAVES AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-3601
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 31, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 31, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 28, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2012527247
Prior Transfer DateAug 22, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000527246
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$341,630 (+2%) Land $138,157 Building $203,473
2025$4,617.00 (+0.48%) Homeowner's exemption$334,933 (+4.04%) Land $135,449 Building $199,484
2023$4,595.00 (+2.07%) Homeowner's exemption$321,930 Land $130,191 Building $191,739
2022$4,502.00

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

Flood

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 Claims1 (2004)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2004 · 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

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 456 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
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

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

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