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438 J Avenue, National City, CA 91950 Property Information

438 J Avenue, National City, CA 91950 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 438 J Avenue, National City
Zip code 91950
County San Diego

Sales & Tax Overview for 438 J Avenue, National City

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Sale date 09/30/1996
Sale price $89,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $1,619

Lot & Building Information for 438 J Avenue, National City

Building sqft 1,104
Building class Single Family Residence (11)
Acreage 0.05
Units 1
Year built 1976
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Small Lot Residential Single Family (RS-2)

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About 438 J Avenue, National City

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 438 J Avenue, National City, CA 91950?

438 J Avenue, National City, CA 91950 was built in 1976 and has a total of 1,104 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 438 J Avenue, National City, CA 91950 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $144,921, the tax amount paid for 438 J Avenue, National City, CA 91950 is $1,701.

When was 438 J Avenue, National City, CA 91950 last sold and what was the last sale price?

438 J Avenue, National City, CA 91950 was last sold in 09/30/1996 for $89,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 438 J Avenue, National City

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/30/1996 $89,000
05/26/1995 $65,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 438 J Avenue, National City

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
09/30/1996 Deed
05/26/1995 Deed
05/26/1995 Deed
           
           
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Property Taxes for 438 J Avenue, National City

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $1,701
Current property tax $1,619
Market value $144,921

Assessment History for 438 J Avenue, National City

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 438 J Avenue, National City, 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 $144,921 1.174 $1,701 +4.21%
2024-2025 $142,081 1.1491 $1,633 +1.56%
2023-2024 $139,297 1.1541 $1,608 +0.35%
2022-2023 $136,567 1.1731 $1,602 +4.13%
2021-2022 $133,890 1.14907 $1,538 +3.46%

Permits for 438 J Avenue, National City

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National City residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$680,000
4.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$486
2.3% 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)
Bethel Academy NR Private PK-6 60 0.28
Bethel Academy NR Private PK-6 60 0.28
Community Center For Excellence NR Private K-6 7 0.29
Central Elementary School 4 Public K-6 501 0.39
Integrity Charter School 3 Charter K-8 383 0.62

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Integrity Charter School 3 Charter K-8 383 0.62
National City Middle School 5 Public 7-8 698 0.85
Knox Middle 4 Public 6-8 484 1.06
St. Jude Academy NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.20
San Diego Academy NR Private K-12 258 1.23

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
San Diego Workforce Innovation High 2 Charter 9-12 2,332 0.93
San Diego Academy NR Private K-12 258 1.23
Emmanuel Arts Academy NR Private 8-12 0 1.23
National City Adult NR Public 0 1.25
San Diego Continuing Education NR Public 0 1.26

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Neighbors for 438 J Avenue, National City

Here are the neighbors for 438 J Avenue, National City.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
436 J Ave, National City 864 12/23/2008 $149,000
437 J Ave, National City 2,578
905 E 5th St, National City 750 04/14/2025
917 E 6th St, National City 2,632 03/08/2019 $660,000
540 J Ave, National City 1,892 08/21/2024 $895,000
926 E 4th St, National City
1004 E 4th St, National City 1,264
1036 E 4th St, National City 1,453 02/24/1999 $138,000
440 J Ave, National City 900 12/20/2022 $555,000
921 E 5th St, National City 5,688 03/09/2001 $118,000
1014 E 4th St, National City 1,892 09/19/2001 $270,000
427 J Ave, National City
917 E 5th St, National City 624 06/06/2011
911 E 5th St, National City 991 02/11/2009 $90,000
936 E 4th St, National City 1,280 01/09/2004
427 I Ave, National City 2,192 06/16/1995
418 J Ave, National City 588 12/06/2007 $260,000
1024 E 4th St, National City 1,200 06/13/2022 $550,000
401 I Ave, National City
905 E 6th St, National City 3,366 07/17/2014 $57,500

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