San Diego County property record for 878 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 988 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $708,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,283 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 492-013-20-00 |
| Primary APN | 492-013-20-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 92 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 878 S JOHNSON AVE |
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| City | EL CAJON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92020-5812 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-6 |
| Legal Description | LOT 102 S 10 FT /EXC W 200 FT/ LOT 101 & /EXC W 200 FT/ TR 001636 |
| Legal Subdivision | EL CAJON ACRES |
| Legal Tract | 001636 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 101,1 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 15902 |
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 878 S JOHNSON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-5812 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024333286 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000787460 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 878 S JOHNSON AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-5812 |
| Document Number | 0000340038 |
| Map Reference | MAP 1636 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0340038 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $722,160 (+2%) Land $518,160 Building $204,000 | |
| 2025 | $9,283.00 (+24.91%) | $708,000 (+2%) Land $508,000 Building $200,000 |
| 2023 | $7,432.00 (+94.96%) | $590,000 Land $480,000 Building $110,000 |
| 2022 | $3,812.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 609 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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