524 E Lexington Ave, Unit 16, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 524 E Lexington Ave, Unit 16, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 735 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size	0.49 acres (21,330 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$280,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$3,509 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Sale Nov 2020 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`488-233-48-16`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`488-233-48-16`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	735 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1996
Effective Year Built	Effective 1996
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Lot Area	21,330 sqft (0.49 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	524 E LEXINGTON AVE, 16
City	EL CAJON
State	CA
Zip	92020-4681
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	RM-1450
Legal Description	LOT 1 US 16PER DOC05-652235&UND INT IN TR 015038
Legal Subdivision	RIDGESTONE CONDO
Legal Tract	015038
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN DIEGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	15802

Owner

524 E Lexington Ave, Unit 16 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	524 E LEXINGTON AVE, 16, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4681
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 30, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE
Nov 30, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE
Feb 1, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 1, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020753998
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 21, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000753999
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2020
Property Address	524 E LEXINGTON AVE UNIT 16, 16, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4681
Document Number	0000753998
Map Reference	MAP 15038
Instrument Date	Nov 21, 2020
Instrument	2020-0753998
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	524 E LEXINGTON AVE UNIT 16, 16, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4681

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2020
Property Address	524 E LEXINGTON AVE UNIT 16, 16, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4681
Document Number	0000753999
Instrument Date	Nov 21, 2020
Instrument	753999
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 7, 2020
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	7527 CRARY ST LA MESA CA 919424310, LA MESA, CA 91942-4310

February 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Recording Date	Feb 1, 2018
Property Address	524 E LEXINGTON AVE UNIT 16, 16, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4681
Document Number	0000043021
Map Reference	DOC2005-0652235
Instrument Date	Dec 15, 2017
Instrument	2018-0043021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2021
Title Company	TICOR TITLE SAN DIEGO BRANCH

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	524 E LEXINGTON AVE UNIT 16, 16, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4681

Mortgage

Document Number	0000043022
Date	Feb 1, 2018
Instrument	2018-0043022

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 524 E Lexington Ave, Unit 16 was $3,509 with a homeowner's exemption.

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		$309,141 (+2%) Land $143,530 Building $165,611
2025	$3,509.00 Homeowner's exemption	$303,080 Land $140,716 Building $162,364
2023	$3,437.00 (+1.63%) Homeowner's exemption	$291,312 Land $135,252 Building $156,060
2022	$3,382.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 524 E Lexington Ave, Unit 16 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 524 E Lexington Ave, Unit 16 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 541 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications Cable	2,000 / 100
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

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

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