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1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Information

1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon
Zip code 92020
County San Diego

Sales & Tax Overview for 1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon

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Sale date 05/23/2019
Sale price $630,000
Arm's length
Property tax $8,230

Lot & Building Information for 1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon

Building sqft 2,104
Building class Single Family Residence (11)
Acreage 0.249
Units 1
Year built 1957
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Residential (RS)

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Other Property Data for 1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon

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About 1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020?

1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020 was built in 1957 and has a total of 2,104 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $702,770, the tax amount paid for 1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020 is $8,230.

When was 1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020 was last sold in 05/23/2019 for $630,000.

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 1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/23/2019 $630,000
01/22/2014 $450,000
10/12/2011 $320,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
05/23/2019
01/22/2014 Deed
10/12/2011 Deed
           
           
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $8,230
Market value $702,770

Assessment History for 1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1218 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 $702,770 1.1711 $8,230 -0.66%
2024-2025 $688,991 1.2024 $8,284 +2.65%
2023-2024 $675,482 1.1948 $8,071 +1.58%
2022-2023 $662,239 1.1997 $7,945 +1.40%
2021-2022 $649,255 1.20682 $7,835 +0.07%

Permits for 1218 Merritt Drive, 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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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)
Anza Elementary School 2 Public K-6 601 0.42
Holy Trinity Elementary School NR Private PK-8 203 0.47
Holy Trinity Elementary School NR Private PK-8 203 0.47
Chase Ranch Montessori School NR Private PK-1 21 0.50
Chase Ranch Montessori School NR Private PK-1 21 0.50

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Holy Trinity Elementary School NR Private PK-8 203 0.47
Literacy First Charter School 7 Charter K-12 1,972 0.69
Del Rey Schools NR Private K-7, 10, 12 0 0.75
Empower Academy NR Public K-8 23 1.17
El Cajon Adult Center NR Public 0 1.21

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Literacy First Charter School 7 Charter K-12 1,972 0.69
Reach Academy NR Public 9-12 23 0.74
Elite Academy NR Public 9-12 44 0.74
Del Rey Schools NR Private K-7, 10, 12 0 0.75
El Cajon Valley High School 4 Public 9-12 1,652 1.15

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Neighbors for 1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon

Here are the neighbors for 1218 Merritt Drive, El Cajon.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1211 Merritt Dr, El Cajon 1,377
1207 Merritt Dr, El Cajon 2,918 05/04/2005
1200 Merritt Dr, El Cajon 1,556 11/15/2016 $455,000
918 Harry St, El Cajon 1,656 11/30/1999 $240,000
910 Harry St, El Cajon 1,592 07/09/2019 $510,000
1212 Merritt Dr, El Cajon 3,997 03/15/2022 $1,435,000
1185 Merritt Dr, El Cajon 1,627 08/09/2017 $435,000
1220 Merritt Dr, El Cajon 1,630 10/31/2021
1189 Merritt Dr, El Cajon 1,490
1206 Merritt Dr, El Cajon 2,517
1203 Merritt Dr, El Cajon 1,940 08/09/2018
934 Harry St, El Cajon 2,259 09/24/1999 $227,000
1201 Merritt Dr, El Cajon 2,050 06/30/1993
950 Harry St, El Cajon 1,218 09/18/2012 $302,000
1209 Merritt Dr, El Cajon 1,150 12/27/2002 $250,000
1214 Merritt Dr, El Cajon 2,035 11/22/1994
926 Harry St, El Cajon 1,128 03/27/2001 $195,000
1193 Merritt Dr, El Cajon 1,794 06/12/1998 $219,500
1197 Merritt Dr, El Cajon 2,511 03/22/1994
942 Harry St, El Cajon 1,468 05/31/2016 $440,000

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