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520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Information

520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon
Zip code 92020
County San Diego

Sales & Tax Overview for 520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon

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Sale date 01/30/1998
Sale price $145,000
Arm's length
Property tax $2,711

Lot & Building Information for 520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon

Building sqft 2,688
Building class Multiple 2 to 4 Units or 2 Houses (13)
Acreage 0.174
Units 4
Year built 1958
Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 4
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Zoning district Multi-Family Residential (RM)

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About 520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020?

520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 was built in 1958 and has a total of 2,688 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $231,503, the tax amount paid for 520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 is $2,711.

When was 520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 last sold and what was the last sale price?

520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 was last sold in 01/30/1998 for $145,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/30/1998 $145,000
07/31/1997 $80,625
06/21/1996 $20,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
01/30/1998 Deed
07/31/1997 Trustees Deed
06/21/1996 Deed
06/07/1996 Deed
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $2,711
Market value $231,503

Assessment History for 520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 520 Van Houten Avenue, 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 $231,503 1.1711 $2,711 -0.66%
2024-2025 $226,964 1.2024 $2,729 +2.65%
2023-2024 $222,515 1.1948 $2,659 +1.59%
2022-2023 $218,153 1.1997 $2,617 +1.39%
2021-2022 $213,877 1.20682 $2,581 +0.08%

Permits for 520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon

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El Cajon residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$790,000
3.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$489
-1.6% YoY
San Diego County Median Sale Price
$865,000
-1.1% YoY

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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)
Eje Elementary Academy Charter 3 Charter K-5 564 0.37
Del Rey Schools NR Private K-12 21 0.40
Berean Christian Academy NR Private K-12 16 0.53
Dayspring Christian Learning Center NR Private K 0 0.59
Pacific Coast Academy 7 Charter K-12 2,797 0.73

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Eje Middle Academy 4 Charter 6-8 254 0.37
Del Rey Schools NR Private K-12 21 0.40
Berean Christian Academy NR Private K-12 16 0.53
Pacific Coast Academy 7 Charter K-12 2,797 0.73
Emerald Middle School NR Public 6-8 460 0.78

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Del Rey Schools NR Private K-12 21 0.40
Berean Christian Academy NR Private K-12 16 0.53
Pacific Coast Academy 7 Charter K-12 2,797 0.73
Literacy First Charter School 7 Charter K-12 1,972 0.89
El Cajon Valley High School 4 Public 9-12 1,652 1.12

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Neighbors for 520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon

Here are the neighbors for 520 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
478 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon 64,850 12/21/2006
446 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon 1,553 11/30/2004
635 Chamberlain Ave, El Cajon 17,738 11/09/2000 $1,200,000
552 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon 10,548 11/09/2020 $3,050,000
414 W Washington Ave, El Cajon 1,446 11/07/2005 $334,000
466 W Washington Ave, El Cajon 82,752 08/26/2021 $23,641,000
625 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon 888 09/10/2001 $66,000
668 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon 1,248 02/23/2026 $606,000
686 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon 1,064 10/19/2025
633 S Johnson Ave, El Cajon 45,360 03/07/1997
660 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon 4,077 05/31/2013 $450,000
445 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon 856 11/29/2004 $360,000
644 Emerald Ave, El Cajon 2,070 09/01/2021 $750,000
610 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon 1,176 10/13/2017 $405,000
632 Emerald Ave, El Cajon 2,143 10/19/2005 $605,000
600 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon 1,759 11/28/2006
682 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon 1,104 03/04/2008
534 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon 2,052 04/15/2005
668 W Washington Ave, El Cajon 36,924 10/28/2014
638 Emerald Ave, El Cajon 1,868 05/19/2020 $605,000

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