San Diego County property record for 898 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,221 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $279,500 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $5,478 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 492-152-12-00 |
| Primary APN | 492-152-12-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,221 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Lot Area | 6,800 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 898 S SUNSHINE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CAJON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92020-5843 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-6 |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 /EXC N 62 FT/ & /EXC RS 890/ S 136 FT OF E 125.3 FT IN TR 001166 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEVENS & HARTLEYS |
| Legal Tract | 001166 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN DIEGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 15902 |
898 S Sunshine Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2018.
Source: San Diego County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 898 S SUNSHINE AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-5843 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ANCHOR FUNDING INC |
| Aug 3, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ANCHOR FUNDING INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003459073 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000319257 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Property Address | 898 S SUNSHINE AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-5843 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE, WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 898 S SUNSHINE AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-5843 |
| Document Number | 0000691400 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0691400 |
| Name | ANCHOR FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92122 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SAN DIEGO CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 898 S SUNSHINE AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-5843 |
| Document Number | 0000319257 |
| Map Reference | MAP 1166 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0319257 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE COMP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 898 S SUNSHINE AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020-5843 |
| Document Number | 0000319258 |
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| Date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0319258 |
| Name | ANCHOR FUNDING INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2038 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 898 S Sunshine Ave was $5,478.
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 | $412,886 (+2%) Land $228,970 Building $183,916 | |
| 2025 | $5,478.00 | $404,791 Land $224,481 Building $180,310 |
| 2023 | $5,363.00 (+0.77%) | $389,074 Land $215,765 Building $173,309 |
| 2022 | $5,322.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 898 S Sunshine Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 2 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.
The area around 898 S Sunshine 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 |
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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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