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540 El Monte Road, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Information

540 El Monte Road, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 540 El Monte Road, El Cajon
Zip code 92020
County San Diego

Sales & Tax Overview for 540 El Monte Road, El Cajon

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Sale date 07/02/2019
Sale price $445,000
Arm's length
Property tax $5,699

Lot & Building Information for 540 El Monte Road, El Cajon

Building sqft 1,050
Building class Single Family Residence (11)
Acreage 0.17
Units 1
Year built 1952
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (RS)

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About 540 El Monte Road, El Cajon

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 540 El Monte Road, El Cajon, CA 92020?

540 El Monte Road, El Cajon, CA 92020 was built in 1952 and has a total of 1,050 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 540 El Monte Road, El Cajon, CA 92020 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $486,669, the tax amount paid for 540 El Monte Road, El Cajon, CA 92020 is $5,699.

When was 540 El Monte Road, El Cajon, CA 92020 last sold and what was the last sale price?

540 El Monte Road, El Cajon, CA 92020 was last sold in 07/02/2019 for $445,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 540 El Monte Road, El Cajon

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/02/2019 $445,000
02/29/2016 $385,000
10/01/2010 $240,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 540 El Monte Road, El Cajon

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
07/02/2019
02/29/2016 Deed
10/01/2010 Deed
08/27/2004 Deed
08/31/1990 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 540 El Monte Road, El Cajon

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $5,699
Market value $486,669

Assessment History for 540 El Monte Road, El Cajon

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 El Monte Road, 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 $486,669 1.1711 $5,699 -0.66%
2024-2025 $477,127 1.2024 $5,737 +2.65%
2023-2024 $467,772 1.1948 $5,589 +1.58%
2022-2023 $458,601 1.1997 $5,502 +1.40%
2021-2022 $449,609 1.20682 $5,426 +0.07%

Permits for 540 El Monte Road, El Cajon

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El Cajon residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$800,000
7.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$510
2% YoY
San Diego County Median Sale Price
$900,000
2.3% 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 to school (mi)
Johnson Elementary School 4 Public K-5 704 0.58
Flying Hills Elementary School 3 Public K-8 727 0.72
Fletcher Hills Elementary School 7 Public K-6 605 0.95
Dayspring Christian Learning Center NR Private K 0 1.05
Del Rey Schools NR Private K-12 21 1.07

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Flying Hills Elementary School 3 Public K-8 727 0.72
Grossmont Secondary 4 Charter 7-12 331 0.97
Grossmont Secondary NR Charter 7-12 257 0.99
Del Rey Schools NR Private K-12 21 1.07
Pacific Coast Academy 7 Charter K-12 2,797 1.25

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Grossmont Secondary 4 Charter 7-12 331 0.97
Grossmont Secondary NR Charter 7-12 257 0.99
Foothills Christian High School NR Private 9-12 248 0.99
Del Rey Schools NR Private K-12 21 1.07
Idea Center 4 Public 9-12 140 1.11

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Neighbors for 540 El Monte Road, El Cajon

Here are the neighbors for 540 El Monte Road, El Cajon.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
532 El Monte Rd, El Cajon 1,356 11/20/2015 $420,000
498 El Monte Rd, El Cajon 848 08/31/1998 $125,000
508 N Pierce St, El Cajon 1,325 02/23/2007 $399,000
500 N Pierce St, El Cajon 1,353 03/07/2014 $360,000
524 N Pierce St, El Cajon 754 12/18/2023 $700,000
528 El Monte Rd, El Cajon 1,316 10/17/2014 $350,000
512 El Monte Rd, El Cajon 1,475 06/08/2018 $485,000
484 El Monte Rd, El Cajon 1,079 03/08/2022 $645,000
446 N Pierce St, El Cajon 1,025 06/21/2001 $203,000
540 N Pierce St, El Cajon 2,146 12/02/2011 $340,000
502 El Monte Rd, El Cajon 1,050 05/11/2018 $511,000
494 El Monte Rd, El Cajon 1,258 12/28/2016 $403,000
548 El Monte Rd, El Cajon 1,068 06/07/2022
450 N Pierce St, El Cajon 8,203 10/01/2021 $1,700,000
548 N Pierce St, El Cajon 2,105 07/25/2017 $445,000
490 El Monte Rd, El Cajon 1,050
532 N Pierce St, El Cajon 1,100
520 El Monte Rd, El Cajon 1,325 03/15/2023 $700,000
516 N Pierce St, El Cajon 1,947 05/11/2017 $500,000
473 El Monte Rd, El Cajon 1,050 01/06/2025

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