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540 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA 92021 - Property report

Also known as: 540 N 1st St

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Property type

Single Family Residence (11)

Year built

1949

Acreage

0.222

Sale price

$630,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
540 N 1st St
El Cajon, CA 92021
Zip code
92021
County
San Diego

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,373
Year built
1949
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Garage stalls
2
Sales
Sale date
04/06/2022
Sale price
$630,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,986
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential (RS)
Lot
Acreage
0.222

Area overview

Walk score
63 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
38 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
50 /100.  Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 540 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 540 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA 92021

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/06/2022 $630,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X & XXXXX X X
12/22/2009 $215,000 XXXXXXX,XXXXXX XXXX,XXXX X & XXXXXX X
03/30/2004 $375,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX X X X XXXXXXXX,XXXXXXXX X & XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
04/06/2022 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X & XXXXX X X
12/22/2009 Deed XXXX,XXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXXXX,XXXXXX
03/30/2004 Deed XXXX,XXXXXX XXXX,XXXX X
03/30/2004 Deed XXXXXXXX,XXXXXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX X X X
11/29/2001 Deed XXXXXX,XXXX & XXXX X XXXXXXXX,XXXXXXXX X & XXXXX X
03/01/2000 Deed XXXXXX,XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 540 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$7,986
Current property tax
$5,870
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$681,926
Land value
$317,171
Building value
$364,755

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $668,555 1.1711 $7,829 +6.40%
2024-2025 $612,000 1.2024 $7,359 +4.74%
2023-2024 $588,000 1.1948 $7,025 +123.95%
2022-2023 $261,507 1.1997 $3,137 +1.39%
2021-2022 $256,381 1.20682 $3,094 +0.07%
2020-2021 $256,381 1.206 $3,092 +2.32%
2019-2020 $248,778 1.21464 $3,022 +1.65%
2018-2019 $243,901 1.21886 $2,973 +1.28%
2017-2018 $239,119 1.2275 $2,935 +4.14%
2016-2017 $234,432 1.2023 $2,818 +0.53%
Permits

Permit information for 540 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA

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Neighborhood

El Cajon residential market stats

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Median sale price

$735,000

-4.2% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$497

-2% Y-o-Y

San Diego county median sale price

$885,000

-1.1% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
El Cajon Adult Center NR Public 0 0.10
Naranca Elementary School 2 Public K-6 855 0.26
Diego Valley Charter NR Charter K-12 455 0.54
Diego Valley East Public Charter 3 Charter K-12 411 0.55
Empower Academy NR Public K-8 23 0.63
Lexington Elementary School 3 Public K-5 780 0.72
Kidinnu Academy 7 Charter K-5 227 0.80
Pacific Coast Academy 7 Charter K-12 2,797 0.80
Holy Trinity Elementary School NR Private PK-8 203 0.81
Holy Trinity Elementary School NR Private PK-8 203 0.81
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
El Cajon Adult Center NR Public 0 0.10
Diego Valley Charter NR Charter K-12 455 0.54
Diego Valley East Public Charter 3 Charter K-12 411 0.55
Empower Academy NR Public K-8 23 0.63
Cajon Valley Middle School 4 Public 6-8 967 0.68
Pacific Coast Academy 7 Charter K-12 2,797 0.80
Holy Trinity Elementary School NR Private PK-8 203 0.81
Bostonia Elementary School NR Public K-8 843 0.94
Literacy First Charter School 7 Charter K-12 1,972 1.06
Greenfield Middle School 3 Public 6-8 663 1.10
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
El Cajon Adult Center NR Public 0 0.10
El Cajon Valley High School 4 Public 9-12 1,652 0.36
Diego Valley Charter NR Charter K-12 455 0.54
Diego Valley East Public Charter 3 Charter K-12 411 0.55
Elite Academy NR Public 9-12 44 0.78
Reach Academy NR Public 9-12 23 0.78
Pacific Coast Academy 7 Charter K-12 2,797 0.80
Literacy First Charter School 7 Charter K-12 1,972 1.06
Del Rey Schools NR Private K-12 21 1.12
Grossmont Secondary 4 Charter 7-12 331 1.12

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Neighbors for 540 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA

1433 Monument Hill Rd, El Cajon 1545 Via Elisa, El Cajon 1122 Crosby St, El Cajon 784 Graves Ave, El Cajon 934 Vista Del Monte Way, El Cajon 12211 Gold Canyon Ln, El Cajon 1148 N Anza St, El Cajon 959 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon 333 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon 356 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon 932 Vista Del Monte Way, El Cajon 12257 Green Top Ln, El Cajon 12255 Gold Canyon Ln, El Cajon 1146 N Anza St, El Cajon 1144 N Anza St, El Cajon 787 Mayberry Ln, El Cajon 1608 Broadway, El Cajon 340 Palm Ave, El Cajon 1443 Monument Hill Rd, El Cajon 330 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon

Nearby ZIP codes for 540 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA

91935, San Diego County, CA 91941, San Diego County, CA 91945, San Diego County, CA 91978, San Diego County, CA 92020, San Diego County, CA 92064, San Diego County, CA 92114, San Diego County, CA 92131, San Diego County, CA 92145, San Diego County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 540 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA 92021?

The development at 540 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA 92021 was built in 1949.

What is the total square footage of 540 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA 92021?

540 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA 92021 has a total of 1,373 square feet.

When was 540 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA 92021 last sold and what was the sale price?

540 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA 92021 was last sold on 04/06/2022 for $630,000.

What is the assessed value of 540 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA 92021?

540 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA 92021 is currently assessed at $681,926.

What are the property taxes for 540 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA 92021?

The property taxes for 540 North 1st Street, El Cajon, CA 92021 total $7,986.

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