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Sold for $1,285,000
Listed by: Keller Williams Realty • Jeffrey Whittington • Contact: 858-361-9090
Bought with: Real Broker
$1,285,000
1780 Circo Del Cielo Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020
3beds
2,093sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
0.38 Acres Lot
$1,282,400 Zestimate®
$614/sqft
$4,254 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,282,400
$1.18M - $1.40M
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Fruit treesCozy gas fireplacePeaceful cul-de-sacAbundant spaceBeautifully landscaped yardNatural lightCharming rose garden
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Listed by:
Jeffrey Whittington DRE #01893647 858-361-9090,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Arianna Schwarz, DRE #01769300
Real Broker
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PTP2501645
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Remodeled
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Windows: Plantation Shutters, Roller Shields
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,093 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Concrete, Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front Door
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Needs Repair,Partial,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Valley
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 4972401000
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Concrete
Condition
- Turnkey
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, See Remarks
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
Location
- Region: El Cajon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $614/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,313,532
- Annual tax amount: $16,214
- Date on market: 3/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/2/2025 | Sold | $1,285,000+0.8%$614/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PTP2501645 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2025 | Pending sale | $1,275,000$609/sqft |
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| 3/20/2025 | Price change | $1,275,000-1.9%$609/sqft |
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| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,299,900+0.9%$621/sqft |
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| 6/12/2024 | Sold | $1,287,777+7.3%$615/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PTP2402792 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2024 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$573/sqft |
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| 5/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000+380%$573/sqft |
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| 12/16/1997 | Sold | $250,000$119/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,214 +208.3% | $1,313,532 +235.7% |
| 2024 | $5,260 +3.2% | $391,334 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,098 -4.8% | $383,662 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,354 -1.9% | $376,140 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,460 +9% | $368,766 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,007 +17.5% | $364,986 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,261 +0.7% | $357,831 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,232 +1.3% | $350,815 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,177 +4.2% | $343,937 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,009 +0.5% | $337,194 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,987 +2% | $332,130 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,908 | $325,625 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $324,155 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $317,800 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $311,570 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $309,243 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $309,978 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $303,901 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $297,943 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $292,102 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $286,376 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $280,762 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $275,617 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $270,214 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $264,917 |
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Neighborhood: 92020
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