San Diego County property record for 523 Emerald Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.417 acres (18,179 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,000,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,178 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 487-542-06-00 |
| Primary APN | 487-542-06-00 |
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| Lot Area | 18,179 sqft (0.417 acres) |
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| Street Address | 523 EMERALD AVE |
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| City | EL CAJON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92020-5005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-2200 |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 TR 001621 |
| Legal Subdivision | EL CAJON ACRES |
| Legal Tract | 001621 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 15901 |
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 380 VISTA ABIERTA, EL CAJON, CA 92019-1233 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020386763 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000121738 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 523 EMERALD AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-5005 |
| Document Number | 0000386763 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0386763 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 380 VISTA ABIERTA, EL CAJON, CA 92019-1233 |
| Document Number | 0000386764 |
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| Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0386764 |
| Name | FIRST CHOICE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | SBA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 21, 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 | $361,584 (+2%) Land $361,584 | |
| 2025 | $4,178.00 (+1.98%) | $354,495 (+4.04%) Land $354,495 |
| 2023 | $4,097.00 (+1.59%) | $340,731 Land $340,731 |
| 2022 | $4,033.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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.
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 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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