797 Lemon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 797 Lemon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,403 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$805,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill$9,704 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2024 Mortgage
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN492-012-26-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN492-012-26-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,403 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1946
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1946
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address797 LEMON AVE
CityEL CAJON
StateCA
Zip92020-4939
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-6
Legal DescriptionLOT 77 W 100 FT TR 001636
Legal SubdivisionEL CAJON ACRES
Legal Tract001636
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number77
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract15902

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address13864 MARBOK WAY, JAMUL, CA 91935-3018
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 1, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ARCHOME LLC
Jan 25, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
TRUSTED MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC
Mar 27, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Nov 9, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
UNITED SECURITY FINANCIAL CORP
Feb 13, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
UNITED SECURITY FINANCIAL CORP
Jan 19, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
UNITED SECURITY FINANCIAL CORP
Jun 4, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage
UNITED SECURITY FINANCIAL CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 1, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 1, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026189119
Prior Transfer DateApr 3, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000286205
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateJul 1, 2026
Property Address797 LEMON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4939
Document Number0000189119
Instrument DateJun 26, 2026
Instrument2026189119
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 9, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$89,435.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address13864 MARBOK WAY, JAMUL, CA 91935-3018

Mortgage

Document Number0000189120,
DateJul 1, 2026
Instrument2026189120
Lender
NameARCHOME LLC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.51%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

January 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address797 LEMON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4939
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 2, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address797 LEMON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4939
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000021119
DateJan 25, 2024
Instrument2024-0021119
Lender
NameTRUSTED MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressLAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2054

March 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateMar 27, 2023
Property Address797 LEMON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4939
Document Number0000077710
Map ReferenceMAP 1636
Instrument DateFeb 24, 2023
Instrument2023-0077710
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 4, 2023
Title CompanyCALIFORNIA TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address797 LEMON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4939
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000077711
DateMar 27, 2023
Instrument2023-0077711
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueJan 28, 2053

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address797 LEMON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4939
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 23, 2021
Title CompanyNATIONAL CLOSING SOLUTIONS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000524784
DateNov 9, 2017
Instrument2017-0524784
Lender
NameUNITED SECURITY FINANCIAL CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSALT LAKE CITY, UT 84121
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2047

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address797 LEMON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4939
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 23, 2021
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000051764
DateFeb 13, 2019
Instrument2019-0051764
Lender
NameUNITED SECURITY FINANCIAL CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSALT LAKE CITY, UT 84121
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2049

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address797 LEMON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4939
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 23, 2021
Title CompanyBOSTON NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address797 LEMON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4939

Mortgage

Document Number0000040211
DateJan 19, 2021
Instrument2021-0040211
Lender
NameUNITED SECURITY FINANCIAL CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSALT LAKE CITY, UT 84121
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

June 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateJun 4, 2020
Property Address797 LEMON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4939
Document Number0000286205
Map ReferenceMAP 1636
Instrument DateApr 3, 2020
Instrument2020-0286205
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2021
Title CompanyPACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address797 LEMON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-4939

Mortgage

Document Number0000286206
DateJun 4, 2020
Instrument2020-0286206
Lender
NameUNITED SECURITY FINANCIAL CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueApr 1, 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$815,005 (+2%) Land $458,238 Building $356,767
2025$9,704.00 (+74.78%)$799,025 (+85.19%) Land $449,253 Building $349,772
2023$5,552.00 (+2.55%) Homeowner's exemption$431,453 Land $242,585 Building $188,868
2022$5,414.00

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 Claims1 (2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimDec 2010 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Debris And Mud Flows

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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 520 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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.

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