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12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon, CA 92021 Property Information

12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon, CA 92021 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon
Zip code 92021
County San Diego

Sales & Tax Overview for 12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon

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Sale date 05/09/2019
Sale price $550,000
Arm's length
Property tax $7,769

Lot & Building Information for 12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon

Building sqft 1,470
Building class Single Family Residence (11)
Acreage 0.309
Units 1
Year built 1978
Bedrooms 4
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
2 /100. Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 /100. Minimal Transit
Bike Score
1 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

Zoning district Residential (RS)

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Other Property Data for 12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon

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About 12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon, CA 92021?

12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon, CA 92021 was built in 1978 and has a total of 1,470 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon, CA 92021 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $663,407, the tax amount paid for 12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon, CA 92021 is $7,769.

When was 12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon, CA 92021 last sold and what was the last sale price?

12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon, CA 92021 was last sold in 05/09/2019 for $550,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/09/2019 $550,000
04/28/2011 $299,000
04/13/2005 $495,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
05/09/2019
04/28/2011 Deed
04/13/2005 Deed
07/31/1989 Deed
07/31/1989 Deed
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Property Taxes for 12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $7,769
Market value $663,407

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Assessment History for 12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $663,407 1.1711 $7,769 -0.66%
2024-2025 $650,400 1.2024 $7,820 +2.65%
2023-2024 $637,648 1.1948 $7,619 +5.64%
2022-2023 $601,146 1.1997 $7,212 +5.43%
2021-2022 $566,810 1.20682 $6,840 +0.06%
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Permits for 12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon

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El Cajon residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$735,000
-4.2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$497
-2% YoY
San Diego County Median Sale Price
$885,000
-1.1% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Winter Gardens Elementary School NR Public K-1 306 0.71
W. D. Hall Elementary School 3 Public K-5 540 0.93
Pepper Valley Learning Center NR Private PK-K 98 1.01
Pepper Valley Learning Center NR Private PK-K 98 1.01
Lakeview Elementary School 5 Public K-5 657 1.26
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Kieran Catholic School NR Private PK-8 150 1.28
Greenfield Middle School 3 Public 6-8 663 1.46
Tierra Del Sol Middle School 4 Public 6-8 718 1.65
Bostonia Elementary School NR Public K-8 843 1.67
El Cajon Seventh-Day Adventist NR Private K-8 24 1.87
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Pacific Independent Education NR Private 1-12 1 1.93
Lakeside Early Advantage Preschool NR Public 0 2.05
River Valley Charter School 6 Charter 7-12 228 2.05
Sevick Special Education School NR Public 9 2.12
Granite Hills High School 6 Public 9-12 2,398 2.14
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Neighbors for 12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon

Here are the neighbors for 12531 Melrose Place, El Cajon.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1819 Lavala Ln, El Cajon 1,836 05/16/2022 $875,000
12548 Melrose Pl, El Cajon 2,270 10/14/1992
1813 Lavala Ln, El Cajon 1,680
12540 Melrose Pl, El Cajon 2,046 05/23/1996 $207,500
12522 Melrose Pl, El Cajon 1,470 03/29/2017 $510,000
12549 Melrose Pl, El Cajon 1,302 10/29/1991 $163,000
12511 Melrose Pl, El Cajon 2,046 12/20/2012 $439,000
12544 Melrose Pl, El Cajon 1,302 06/02/2022 $795,000
12503 Melrose Pl, El Cajon 1,583 12/23/1998 $185,000
1825 Lavala Ln, El Cajon 1,694 06/30/2022
12541 Melrose Pl, El Cajon 1,827
12554 Melrose Pl, El Cajon 2,046 11/22/2016 $520,000
12521 Melrose Pl, El Cajon 1,583 10/10/1991 $165,000
12517 Melrose Pl, El Cajon 1,302 11/10/2022 $720,000
12537 Melrose Pl, El Cajon 1,734 05/02/2002
12545 Melrose Pl, El Cajon 2,266 03/17/1999
8475 Sunview Dr, El Cajon 1,302 05/15/2003
12507 Melrose Pl, El Cajon 2,046 06/27/2023 $985,000
1801 Lavala Ln, El Cajon 1,547 09/19/2016 $410,000
1833 Lavala Ln, El Cajon 1,680 07/16/2020 $610,000
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