Fully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath home located in El Cajon. This move-in ready property features new vinyl flooring throughout and fresh interior and exterior paint, creating a bright and modern feel. The completely updated kitchen includes new cabinetry, countertops, and stainless steel appliances, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Additional upgrades include new windows and a brand-new AC and heating system for year-round comfort and energy efficiency. The functional layout offers comfortable living with plenty of natural light. The spacious lot offers potential to build an ADU, providing opportunities for additional living space or rental income. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and easy freeway access.
Sold for $720,000
Listed by: San Diego Homes Realty • Narmin Odesh • Contact: 619-672-9205
Bought with: Keller Williams Realty
$720,000
686 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
3beds
1,064sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$714,300 Zestimate®
$677/sqft
$3,704 Estimated rent
Home value
$714,300
$679,000 - $750,000
$3,704/mo
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Spacious lotBright and modern feelFunctional layoutCompletely updated kitchenNew windowsStainless steel appliancesNew vinyl flooring throughout
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Listed by:
Narmin Odesh DRE #01985046 narminodesh@gmail.com,
San Diego Homes Realty
Bought with:
Rita Kurkies, DRE #02178675
Keller Williams Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PTP2601904
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
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,064 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: main enterance
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 4875514500
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: See Remarks
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: El Cajon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $677/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $560,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,472
- Date on market: 3/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Sold | $720,000+1.4%$677/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Contingent | $710,000$667/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $710,000+26.8%$667/sqft |
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| 3/19/2025 | Listing removed | $3,800$4/sqft |
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| 3/8/2025 | Price change | $3,800-5%$4/sqft |
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| 3/7/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,000$4/sqft |
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| 10/23/2024 | Sold | $560,000+1.8%$526/sqft |
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| 10/11/2024 | Pending sale | $550,000$517/sqft |
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| 10/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $550,000$517/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,472 +340.6% | $560,000 +1457.7% |
| 2024 | $1,696 -0.4% | $35,951 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,703 +9.5% | $35,247 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,555 +27.4% | $34,557 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,221 +3.9% | $33,881 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,175 +194.3% | $33,535 +2% |
| 2019 | $399 -8.1% | $32,878 +2% |
| 2018 | $435 +1.4% | $32,235 +2% |
| 2017 | $429 +4.3% | $31,604 +2% |
| 2016 | $411 +0.5% | $30,985 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $409 +1.6% | $30,521 +2% |
| 2014 | $403 | $29,924 +0.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $29,790 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $29,207 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $28,635 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $28,422 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $28,491 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $27,933 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $27,386 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $26,850 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $26,325 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $25,810 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $25,338 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $24,842 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $24,356 |
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Neighborhood: 92020
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- 3/10Chase Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.7 mi
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