| Primary address | 986 Merritt Drive, El Cajon |
| Zip code | 92020 |
| County | San Diego |
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| Sale date | 05/31/2024 |
| Sale price | $825,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $9,855 |
| Building sqft | 2,200 |
| Building class | Multi-Family |
| Acreage | 0.197 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1946 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Zoning district | Single-Family Residential (RS) |
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986 Merritt Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020 was built in 1946 and has a total of 2,200 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 986 Merritt Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $841,500, the tax amount paid for 986 Merritt Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020 is $9,854.
When was 986 Merritt Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020 last sold and what was the last sale price?986 Merritt Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020 was last sold in 05/31/2024 for $825,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 986 Merritt Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $9,855 |
| Market value | $841,500 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 986 Merritt Drive, 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 | $841,500 | 1.1711 | $9,855 | +188.54% |
| 2024-2025 | $284,050 | 1.2024 | $3,415 | +2.65% |
| 2023-2024 | $278,482 | 1.1948 | $3,327 | +1.60% |
| 2022-2023 | $273,022 | 1.1997 | $3,275 | +1.38% |
| 2021-2022 | $267,669 | 1.20682 | $3,230 | +0.07% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy First Charter School | 7 | Charter | K-12 | 1,972 | 0.21 |
| Anza Elementary School | 2 | Public | K-6 | 601 | 0.27 |
| Chase Ranch Montessori School | NR | Private | PK-1 | 21 | 0.28 |
| Chase Ranch Montessori School | NR | Private | PK-1 | 21 | 0.28 |
| Lexington Elementary School | 3 | Public | K-5 | 780 | 0.56 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy First Charter School | 7 | Charter | K-12 | 1,972 | 0.21 |
| Holy Trinity Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 203 | 0.58 |
| Empower Academy | NR | Public | K-8 | 23 | 0.83 |
| Pacific Coast Academy | 7 | Charter | K-12 | 2,797 | 1.04 |
| Cajon Valley Middle School | 4 | Public | 6-8 | 967 | 1.04 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy First Charter School | 7 | Charter | K-12 | 1,972 | 0.21 |
| El Cajon Valley High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 1,652 | 0.91 |
| Reach Academy | NR | Public | 9-12 | 23 | 0.96 |
| Elite Academy | NR | Public | 9-12 | 44 | 0.96 |
| Pacific Coast Academy | 7 | Charter | K-12 | 2,797 | 1.04 |
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Here are the neighbors for 986 Merritt Drive, El Cajon.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 932 Merritt Dr, El Cajon | 11/02/1993 | $190,000 | |
| 733 Lincoln Ave, El Cajon | 1,156 | 12/27/2018 | $490,000 |
| 787 Lincoln Ave, El Cajon | 1,168 | 12/06/2018 | $470,000 |
| 964 Merritt Dr, El Cajon | 11,858 | 09/10/2024 | $5,100,000 |
| 795 Lincoln Ave, El Cajon | 1,680 | 04/22/2005 | |
| 781 Lincoln Ave, El Cajon | 1,968 | 12/29/1988 | |
| 800 S Anza St, El Cajon | 28,704 | 04/19/1990 | $1,950,000 |
| 801 Lincoln Ave, El Cajon | 754 | 04/01/2003 | $120,000 |
| 856 S Anza St, El Cajon | 864 | 04/25/2017 | $320,000 |
| 983 E Washington Ave, El Cajon | 3,051 | 02/06/2007 | |
| 975 E Washington Ave, El Cajon | 5,299 | 02/26/2021 | $1,600,000 |
| 825 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon | 1,800 | 03/30/2004 | $363,000 |
| 963 E Washington Ave #A-F, El Cajon | 6,182 | 03/30/2001 | $98,000 |
| 713 E Washington Ave, El Cajon | 4,436 | 05/22/2003 | |
| 776 S Anza St, El Cajon | 7,175 | 07/16/1997 | $305,500 |
| 721 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon | 578 | 04/11/2001 | |
| 838 S Anza St, El Cajon | 1,800 | 05/04/2022 | |
| 868 S Anza St, El Cajon | 1,036 | 09/27/2024 | $635,000 |
| 834 S Anza St, El Cajon | 1,555 | 06/30/2009 | $119,000 |
| 999 E Washington Ave, El Cajon | 2,805 | 08/03/2006 | $650,000 |