679 Lemon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 679 Lemon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property Summary

Property Type	Multi-Family Dwellings
Details	15 bd · 16 ba · 36 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.397 acres (17,285 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$725,000 (Jan 2004)
Tax Bill	$21,043 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2025 Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`487-512-24-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`487-512-24-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	15 Beds
Full Baths	16 Baths
Units	9 Units
Building Area	36 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	10,036 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Lot Area	17,285 sqft (0.397 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	679 LEMON AVE
City	EL CAJON
State	CA
Zip	92020-4910
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning Code	RM-2200
Legal Description	BLK 2 LOTS 29&30 (EX ST WID) TR 002098
Legal Subdivision	FRANKLIN CENTER
Legal Tract	002098
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	29,30
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN DIEGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	15901

Owner

679 Lemon Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2016.

Source: San Diego County records, as of August 31, 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 Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	977 AVENIDA DEL OCEANO, EL CAJON, CA 92019-3688
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 22, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage TALIMAR INCOME FUND I
Sep 21, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage US METRO BANK
Dec 30, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage THE LOAN COMPANY OF SAN DIEGO
May 23, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage LOAN /SAN DIEGO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 8, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 8, 2004 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 1, 1990 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200416034
Last Transfer Date	Sep 28, 2016
Transfer Doc	0000562197
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	679 LEMON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4910
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2025
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	10144 HERMOSA WAY, LA MESA, CA 91941-4352

Mortgage

Document Number	0000296104
Date	Oct 22, 2025
Instrument	2025-0296104

Lender

Name	TALIMAR INCOME FUND I
Address	SAN DIEGO, CA 92128

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	13 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	679 LEMON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4910
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 29, 2021
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	679 LEMON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4910

Mortgage

Document Number	0000665567
Date	Sep 21, 2021
Instrument	2021-0665567

Lender

Name	US METRO BANK
Type	Bank
Address	LOS ANGELES, CA 90021

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	679 LEMON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4910
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	CORINTHIAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	977 AVENIDA DEL OCEANO, EL CAJON, CA 92019-3688

Mortgage

Document Number	0000847758
Date	Dec 30, 2020
Instrument	2020-0847758

Lender

Name	THE LOAN COMPANY OF SAN DIEGO
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SAN DIEGO, CA 92110

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN DIEGO CA
Property Address	679 LEMON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4910
Document Number	0000249472
Instrument Date	May 23, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 9, 2017
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	679 LEMON AVE EL CAJON CA 920204910, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4910

Mortgage

Document Number	0000249472
Date	Jun 2, 2017
Instrument	249472

Lender

Name	LOAN /SAN DIEGO
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	SAN DIEGO, CA 92110

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 679 Lemon Ave was $21,043.

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		$1,377,703 (+2%) Land $449,565 Building $928,138
2025	$21,043.00	$1,350,690 Land $440,750 Building $909,940
2023	$21,521.00 (-14.6%)	$1,298,243 Land $423,636 Building $874,607
2022	$25,199.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 679 Lemon 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.

Wildfire

The area around 679 Lemon 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

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 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.

Nearby Properties on Lemon Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures