862 Via la Cresta, El Cajon, CA 92021 Property Records

San Diego County property record for 862 Via la Cresta, El Cajon, CA 92021

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,783 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size1.01 acres (44,431 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$394,000 (Feb 2008)
Tax Bill$5,891 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2017 Mortgage
Feb 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN401-110-71-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN401-110-71-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,783 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Lot Area44,431 sqft
View / LotGood
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces5 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address862 VIA LA CRESTA
CityEL CAJON
StateCA
Zip92021-3876
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA70
Legal DescriptionLOT 48 PAR B PER D77-19985 IN LOT 4 IN SEC 34-15-1E&IN TR DB0170PG071
Legal Range01E
Legal Township15
Legal Section34
Legal SubdivisionRANCHO EL CAJON
Legal TractDB0170PG
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number48,4
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN DIEGO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4015
Census Tract15501

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 Address862 VIA LA CRESTA, EL CAJON, CA 92021-3876
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 24, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Feb 25, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Mar 13, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
BANK OF ENGLAND
Feb 22, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 25, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 25, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 18, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200896210
Last Transfer DateFeb 7, 2017
Transfer Doc0000085691
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address862 VIA LA CRESTA, EL CAJON, CA 92021-3876
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyENTITLE INSURANCE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000134141
DateMar 24, 2017
Instrument2017-0134141
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2047

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address862 VIA LA CRESTA, EL CAJON, CA 92021-3876
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE SAN DIEGO BR, TICOR TITLE SAN DIEGO BRANCH

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address862 VIA LA CRESTA, EL CAJON, CA 92021-3876

Mortgage

Document Number0000146044
DateFeb 25, 2021
Instrument2021-0146044
Lender
NameBROKER SOLUTIONS INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTUSTIN, CA 92780
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Property Address862 VIA LA CRESTA, EL CAJON, CA 92021-3876
Document Number0000139958
Instrument DateMar 13, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 7, 2020
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address862 VIA LA CRESTA EL CAJON CA 920213876, EL CAJON, CA 92021-3876

Mortgage

Document Number0000139958
DateMar 18, 2020
Instrument139958
Lender
NameBANK OF ENGLAND
TypeBank
AddressLITTLE ROCK, AR 72201
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 17, 2050

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN DIEGO CA
Recording DateFeb 22, 2017
Property Address862 VIA LA CRESTA, EL CAJON, CA 92021-3876
Document Number0000085691
Instrument DateFeb 7, 2017
Instrument85691
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2017
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address862 VIA LA CRESTA EL CAJON CA 920213876, EL CAJON, CA 92021-3876

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego County
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$642,367 (+2%) Land $326,281 Building $316,086
2025$5,891.00 (+0.82%)$629,773 (+4.04%) Land $319,884 Building $309,889
2023$5,843.00 (+0.09%)$605,319 Land $307,463 Building $297,856
2022$5,838.00

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
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force

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 RiskVery High
above 94% of the US · above 79% of California
Wildfire Likelihood1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.

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 SystemPADRE DAM MWD
serves 93,980 people · EPA ID CA3710037
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionFeb 2022
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
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 170 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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