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1242 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Information

1242 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1242 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon
Zip code 92020
County San Diego

Sales & Tax Overview for 1242 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon

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Sale date 07/03/1989
Sale price $168,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $3,537

Lot & Building Information for 1242 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon

Building sqft 1,488
Building class Single Family Residence (11)
Acreage 0.207
Units 1
Year built 1978
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Single-Family Residential (RS)

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About 1242 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1242 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020?

1242 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 was built in 1978 and has a total of 1,488 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1242 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $309,051, the tax amount paid for 1242 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 is $3,619.

When was 1242 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1242 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 was last sold in 07/03/1989 for $168,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 1242 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/03/1989 $168,000

Title Documents for 1242 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
07/03/1989 Deed
           
           
           
           
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Property Taxes for 1242 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $3,619
Current property tax $3,537
Market value $309,051

Assessment History for 1242 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $309,051 1.1711 $3,619 -0.66%
2024-2025 $302,992 1.2024 $3,643 +2.65%
2023-2024 $297,052 1.1948 $3,549 +1.58%
2022-2023 $291,229 1.1997 $3,494 +1.40%
2021-2022 $285,519 1.20682 $3,446 +0.08%

Permits for 1242 South Magnolia 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)
Chase Avenue Elementary School 2 Public K-6 742 0.13
Berean Christian Academy NR Private K-12 16 0.49
Eje Elementary Academy Charter 3 Charter K-5 564 0.62
Chase Ranch Montessori School NR Private PK-1 21 0.83
Chase Ranch Montessori School NR Private PK-1 21 0.83

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Emerald Middle School NR Public 6-8 460 0.32
Berean Christian Academy NR Private K-12 16 0.49
Eje Middle Academy 4 Charter 6-8 254 0.62
Literacy First Charter School 7 Charter K-12 1,972 0.84
Del Rey Schools NR Private K-12 21 1.08

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Berean Christian Academy NR Private K-12 16 0.49
Literacy First Charter School 7 Charter K-12 1,972 0.84
Del Rey Schools NR Private K-12 21 1.08
Pacific Coast Academy 7 Charter K-12 2,797 1.31
Grossmont High School 7 Public 9-12 2,175 1.42

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Neighbors for 1242 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon

Here are the neighbors for 1242 South Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
297 W Chase Ave, El Cajon 792 10/02/2009 $200,000
1122 S Orange Ave, El Cajon 3,652 10/04/2004
309 W Chase Ave, El Cajon 1,641
101 W Chase Ave, El Cajon 740 11/01/2004
201 W Chase Ave, El Cajon 12/01/2004
411 W Chase Ave, El Cajon 25,423 02/28/1996 $521,000
1286 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon 4,960 10/10/2018 $740,000
1188 S Orange Ave, El Cajon 45,900 10/04/2004
155 W Chase Ave, El Cajon 1,296 03/12/2020 $465,000
1104 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon 1,848 06/24/1996
301 W Chase Ave, El Cajon 1,292 03/15/2021
1201 S Orange Ave, El Cajon 80,666
1130 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon 3,229 11/03/2004
1280 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon 1,108 02/29/1996 $154,000
319 W Chase Ave, El Cajon 1,456 10/09/2014 $358,000
1202 S Orange Ave, El Cajon 8,467
299 W Chase Ave, El Cajon 1,909 10/03/2006
307 W Chase Ave, El Cajon 1,310
157 W Chase Ave, El Cajon 1,349 03/25/2004 $385,000
317 W Chase Ave, El Cajon 1,155 04/19/2019 $430,000

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