686 Palomar Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 686 Palomar Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,132 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.142 acres (6,200 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$445,000 (Sep 2016)
Tax Bill$6,547 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Line of Credit
Jun 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN492-472-17-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN492-472-17-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,132 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,200 sqft (0.142 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address686 PALOMAR AVE
CityEL CAJON
StateCA
Zip92020-7342
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-6
Legal DescriptionLOT 47 TR 002732
Legal SubdivisionGROSSMONT VILLAS
Legal Tract002732
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number47
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract15302

Owner

Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address686 PALOMAR AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-7342
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 1, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CALIFORNIA CU
Jun 18, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MORTGAGE ONE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 7, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 7, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 3, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2016467439
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address686 PALOMAR AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-7342
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2021
Title CompanyCALIFORNIA MEMBERS TITLE INSURANCE C, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS TTL INS C

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address686 PALOMAR AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-7342

Mortgage

Document Number0000249290
DateApr 1, 2021
Instrument2021-0249290
Lender
NameCALIFORNIA CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressGLENDALE, CA 91209
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 31, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address686 PALOMAR AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-7342
Document Number0000326291
Instrument DateJun 18, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 2, 2020
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address686 PALOMAR AVE EL CAJON CA 920207342, EL CAJON, CA 92020-7342

Mortgage

Document Number0000326291
DateJun 23, 2020
Instrument326291
Lender
NameMORTGAGE ONE
TypeMortgage Company
Address5860 OWENS AVE # 130, CARLSBAD, CA 92008-5527
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 22, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Diego County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
MunicipalityEl Cajon City
Elementary School DistrictCajon Valley Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictGrossmont Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$526,784 (+2%) Land $230,837 Building $295,947
2025$6,547.00 (-0.53%) Homeowner's exemption$516,456 (+4.04%) Land $226,311 Building $290,145
2023$6,582.00 (+3.25%) Homeowner's exemption$496,403 Land $217,524 Building $278,879
2022$6,375.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1978–1983)
Most Recent ClaimMar 1983 · Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornadoes

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemHELIX WATER DISTRICT
serves 277,918 people · EPA ID CA3710010
Water SourceSurface water
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 609 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Wyyerd Connect
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Cox Communications
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 100
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

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

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