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  • Listed by: Century 21 Affiliated • Kevin Justice • Contact: 619-507-8834
    $878,000

    1045 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

    4beds
    2,112sqft
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    $5,736/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1951
    10,018 Square Feet Lot
    $875,500 Zestimate®
    $416/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Welcome to 1045 S. Magnolia Ave., a spacious and energy-efficient 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offering 2,112 square feet of comfortable living space in El Cajon. Thoughtfully maintained and updated, this move-in-ready home combines generous living areas, energy-saving features, and a backyard with plenty of potential. Designed with efficiency in mind, the home features an owned 17-panel solar system installed in 2017 and backed by a 25-year warranty, helping reduce energy costs for years to come. Additional upgrades include three solar-powered attic ventilators, LED lighting throughout, Tex-Cote CoolWall exterior coating for added insulation and durability, and a Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor that allows you to monitor water usage, detect potential leaks, and control the system remotely. Outside, the property offers low-maintenance front landscaping along with irrigation in both the front and backyard. Recent improvements include rain gutters installed and a French drain. The spacious backyard is ready for the next owner’s vision, with room to create an outdoor entertaining area, and ADU, garden, play space, or potentially add a pool. It’s a great opportunity to customize the property and create an outdoor space that fits your lifestyle. Conveniently located in El Cajon near shopping, dining, schools, parks, and major commuter routes, 1045 S. Magnolia Ave. offers a great combination of space, efficiency, functionality, and future potential. If you’re searching for a 4-bedroom home in El Cajon with owned solar, over 2,100 square feet of living space, and a large backyard, this property deserves a closer look.
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    Listed by:

    Kevin Justice DRE #02119502 619-507-8834,

    Century 21 Affiliated

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2607902MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other
      Other
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,112 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 5
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      • Uncovered spaces: 4
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: Front door
      • Pool features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City Lights, Hills, Neighborhood
      Lot
      • Size: 10,018 Square Feet
      • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Yard
      Details
      • Parcel number: 4923501500
      • Zoning: R-1: Single Family Reside
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • Year built: 1951

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Biking, Street Lights, Sidewalks
      Location
      • Region: El Cajon

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $416/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $513,353
      • Date on market: 8/21/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 36 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

        $875,500

        $832,000 - $919,000

        $5,013/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/21/2026Listed for sale$878,000+374.6%$416/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #NDP2607902 Report a problem
        8/23/2000Sold$185,000$88/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $513,353 +2%
        2025$6,355 -1.5%$503,288 +2%
        2024$6,448 +1.8%$493,421 +2%
        2023$6,333 +2.6%$483,747 +2%
        2022$6,173 +1.6%$474,263 +2%
        2021$6,073 +1.7%$464,965 +1%
        2020$5,970 +10.7%$460,198 +2%
        2019$5,395 +0.9%$451,176 +2%
        2018$5,348 -41.5%$442,330 +2%
        2017$9,147 +92%$433,658 +8.4%
        2016$4,764 +5.7%$400,000 +6.7%
        2015$4,508 +7.2%$375,000 +7.1%
        2014$4,204 $350,000 +25%
        2013-- $280,000
        2012-- $280,000 -12.8%
        2011-- $321,000
        2010-- $321,000 -14.4%
        2009-- $375,000 -2.1%
        2008-- $383,174 +2%
        2007-- $375,662 +36.3%
        2006-- $275,552 +2%
        2005-- $270,150 +2%
        2004-- $264,854 +1.9%
        2003-- $260,000 +37.8%
        2002-- $188,700 +2%
        2001-- $185,000
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92020

        Getting around

        69 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        30 / 100
        Some Transit
        51 / 100
        Bikeable

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