San Diego County property record for 540 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,136 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.259 acres (11,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,292 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 488-271-09-00 |
| Primary APN | 488-271-09-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Lot Area | 11,300 sqft (0.259 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 540 S ORANGE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CAJON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92020-5113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-6 |
| Legal Description | BLK 8 LOT 4 LOT 5 & S 1/2 TR 000997 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH & HUBBELLS ADD |
| Legal Tract | 000997 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 15802 |
540 S Orange Ave is held in a trust since August 2016.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6100 VEEMAC AVE, LA MESA, CA 91942-3700 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000405453 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 S Orange Ave was $1,292.
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 | $68,739 (+2%) Land $24,943 Building $43,796 | |
| 2025 | $1,292.00 | $67,392 Land $24,454 Building $42,938 |
| 2023 | $1,196.00 (-10.01%) | $64,777 Land $23,505 Building $41,272 |
| 2022 | $1,329.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 540 S Orange Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1980 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 540 S Orange 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 618 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon, Wyyerd Connect.
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