San Diego County property record for 538 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 12 bd · 8 ba · 4,840 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,979 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $8,709 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 487-532-23-00 |
| Primary APN | 487-532-23-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 12 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 8 Baths |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Building Area | 4,840 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 8,979 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Street Address | 538 S JOHNSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CAJON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92020-4944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-2200 |
| Legal Description | BLK 4 LOT 21 (EX ST&ALLEY WID) TR 002098 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKLIN CENTER |
| Legal Tract | 002098 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 15901 |
538 S Johnson Ave, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1298 DUNSMUIR ST, EL CAJON, CA 92019-2333 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025323967 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000940374 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 538 S JOHNSON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4944 |
| Document Number | 0000323967 |
| Map Reference | MAP 2098 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0323967 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Title Company | WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1298 DUNSMUIR ST, EL CAJON, CA 92019-2333 |
| Document Number | 0000323968 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0323968 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 S Johnson Ave was $8,709.
Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 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 | $1,500,000 (+181.16%) Land $750,000 Building $750,000 | |
| 2025 | $8,709.00 | $533,510 Land $183,963 Building $349,547 |
| 2023 | $9,076.00 (+5.08%) | $512,795 Land $176,820 Building $335,975 |
| 2022 | $8,637.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 538 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.
The area around 538 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 |
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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 |
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