1280 El Rey Avenue

Sold 8/28/20

Sold

Last Sold Price

$715,000

4 beds3 baths2,319 sqft

1280 El Rey Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.31 acresLot Size

1949Year Built

$308/sq ftPrice per sq ft

6 carsParking Spaces

Description

This is the ONE! Visit www.1280ElRey.com/unbranded for 3d walk-through, floorplan, video, and additional photos. East county home with endless features and impeccable craftsmanship on a huge lot. Owned solar, stunning master suite with 9-foot ceilings and bay windows, hardwood floors, back yard with multiple play/entertaining areas, two koi ponds, outdoor fireplace, and covered patio. Pride of ownership can be seen throughout. This home is truly a remarkable gem and ready to share its serenity with...This is the ONE! Visit www.1280ElRey.com/unbranded for 3d walk-through, floorplan, video, and additional photos. East county home with endless features and impeccable craftsmanship on a huge lot. Owned solar, stunning master suite with 9-foot ceilings and bay windows, hardwood floors, back yard with multiple play/entertaining areas, two koi ponds, outdoor fireplace, and covered patio. Pride of ownership can be seen throughout. This home is truly a remarkable gem and ready to share its serenity with you! Welcome home to this hidden gem in East County! The covered porch invites you to step inside to a spacious and fully adorned 4 bedroom/3 bath home with brand new 4-inch plantation shutters, custom hardwood flooring throughout, a fully renovated master bathroom with new tub, custom glass shower door and travertine stone, and large vanity, and a large walk-in closet. You’ll also love the indoor laundry room, a new air conditioning/heating system, ceiling fans in most every room and a whole house fan too! The kitchen boasts granite counter-tops, a well-appointed island suitable for two bar stools, and stainless steel appliances. Step down to the warm and cozy family room with 9 foot ceilings, two points of entry which invite you to step outside to your own 1/3 acre fully landscaped paradise with a glorious multi-level waterfall stocked Koi pond (fish are negotiable) and bridge that leads to a honeysuckle-covered swing. You’ll love the pecan and macadamia nut producing trees, a lemon tree, custom outdoor stone fireplace, ivy-covered patio cover, vintage rose bushes, an over-sized custom play structure with swings and a “fort”, an adorable custom-built playhouse to match your new home, a back shed, chicken coop or dog kennel, and more!

Listed by: Robert Boerner DRE #01202986 Brokerage DRE #01202986 • Gecko Realty 619-977-2262

Listing closed: 08/28/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SDMLS, MLS#: 200031737

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Listing Courtesy of Gecko Realty, Robert Boerner, DRE #01202986

Sold By Coldwell Banker West, Therese J. Pallares, DRE #01923092

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$4,713 per month

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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1280 El Rey Avenue

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: San Diego County
Area: Other (LCOTH)
Neighborhood: Orange Vista
Community: EL CAJON
City Postal ID: EL CAJON (92021)
Cross Street(s): 2nd Street

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1949
Lot Size: 0.31 AC / 13,503 SF

Summary Information

Property and Location

System ID: 200031737
Class: RESIDENTIAL

Residential Styles: Detached
Architectural Style: Craftsman
Levels: 1 Story
Year Built: 1949
Age Restrictions: N/K
Exclusive Use Yard: Yes
Market Area: East County
Jurisdiction: Incorporated
Directions To Property: El Rey is off of North Second in El Cajon.
Elementary School: Cajon Valley Union School District
Middle School: Cajon Valley Union School District
High School: Grossmont Union High School District
Middle School URL: http://www.cajonvalley.net/
High School URL: http://www.guhsd.net/
Ownership: Fee Simple

Parking

Parking Garage: Attached
Parking Non-Garage: Driveway

Parking Garage Spaces: 2
Number of Parking Spaces: 4

HOA and Fees

Home Owner Fees: $0
Monthly Total Fees: $0

CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
Other Fees: $0

Virtual Tour

3D_URL: https://luxuryhomeimaging.com/3d-model/1280-el-ray-el-cajon/fullscreen-nobrand/
Virtual Tour Link: https://1280elrey.com/unbranded

Virtual Tour Link 2: https://1280elrey.com/unbranded

Supplement

Supplement: Welcome home to this hidden gem in East County! The covered porch invites you to step inside to a spacious and fully adorned 4 bedroom/3 bath home with brand new 4-inch plantation shutters, custom hardwood flooring throughout, a fully renovated master bathroom with new tub, custom glass shower door and travertine stone, and large vanity, and a large walk-in closet. You’ll also love the indoor laundry room, a new air conditioning/heating system, ceiling fans in most every room and a whole house fan too! The kitchen boasts granite counter-tops, a well-appointed island suitable for two bar stools, and stainless steel appliances. Step down to the warm and cozy family room with 9 foot ceilings, two points of entry which invite you to step outside to your own 1/3 acre fully landscaped paradise with a glorious multi-level waterfall stocked Koi pond (fish are negotiable) and bridge that leads to a honeysuckle-covered swing. You’ll love the pecan and macadamia nut producing trees, a lemon tree, custom outdoor stone fireplace, ivy-covered patio cover, vintage rose bushes, an over-sized custom play structure with swings and a “fort”, an adorable custom-built playhouse to match your new home, a back shed, chicken coop or dog kennel, and more!

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Cooling: Central Air
Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit

Water Heater Type: Gas
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Laundry Location: Laundry Room
Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Shed(s), Solar Panels, Water Filtration, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Cooking
Laundry Utilities: Electric
Optional Bedrooms: 0
Fireplaces(s): 1
Fireplace: FP in Living Room
Floor Coverings: Laminate, Linoleum/Vinyl, Wood
Approximate Living Space: 2, 000 to 2, 499 SqFt
Interior Walls: Drywall
Sub-Flooring: Slab on Grade
Interior Features: Bathtub, Ceiling Fan, Crown Moldings, Granite Counters, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Kitchen Island
Bedrooms Count: 4
Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Family Room, MBR Entry Level, Kitchen, Family Kitchen, Laundry, Walk-In Closet
Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 15x11
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14x11
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 13x11
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 10x11

Interior Dimensions

Dining Room Dimensions: 21x10
Family Room Dimensions: 18x10

Kitchen Dimensions: 15x10
Living Room Dimensions: 21x15

Exterior Features

Exterior: Wood
Roof: Composition

Fencing: Full
Pool: N/K
Patio: Awning/Porch Covered, Covered, Stone/Tile, Porch - Front
Square Footage: 2319

Property Information

Property and Assessments

Total Stories: 1
Stories in Building: 1

Pets: Yes
Entry Only: No
Entry: 3+ Steps to Entry: Yes
Entry Level Unit: 1
Entry Level Building: 1
Lot Size: .25 to .5 AC
Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
Lot Dimensions Approx: 150x90
Frontage Dimensions in Ft: 90
Topography: Level
Assessors Parcel Num: 484-042-10-00

Mobile/Manufactured

Other Structures: Shed

Utilities

Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water: Meter on Property

Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
Irrigation: Automatic, Drip, Sprinklers

Multi Family Information

Building Details

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Property History for 1280 El Rey Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 28, 2020	Sold SDMLS #200031737	$715,000	—
Aug 28, 2020	Sold CRMLS #200031737	$715,000	—
Aug 28, 2020	Sold CLAW #200031737MR	$715,000	—
Jul 20, 2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #676200381	$715,000	—
Jul 14, 2020	Pending CLAW #200031737MR		—
Jul 14, 2020	Pending CRMLS #200031737		—
Jul 14, 2020	Pending SDMLS #200031737		—
Jul 10, 2020	Listed (Active) CRMLS #200031737	$689,000	—
Jul 5, 2020	Listed (Active) CLAW #200031737MR	$689,000	—
Jul 5, 2020	Listed (Active) SDMLS #200031737	$689,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/28/2020	Sold SDMLS #200031737	$715,000
08/28/2020	Sold CRMLS #200031737	$715,000
08/28/2020	Sold CLAW #200031737MR	$715,000
07/20/2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #676200381	$715,000
07/14/2020	Pending CLAW #200031737MR	—
07/14/2020	Pending CRMLS #200031737	—
07/14/2020	Pending SDMLS #200031737	—
07/10/2020	Listed (Active) CRMLS #200031737	$689,000
07/05/2020	Listed (Active) CLAW #200031737MR	$689,000
07/05/2020	Listed (Active) SDMLS #200031737	$689,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1280 El Rey Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$402,987Additions$425,395Total$828,382

Tax Record2025$10,750 ($896 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,319 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,319 SqFtLot Size13,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970Year Renovated1970ZoningRS-6CountySAN DIEGOAPN484-042-10-00

Schools near 1280 El Rey Avenue

This home is within Cajon Valley Union School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
2/10	W. D. Hall Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.5 mi
4/10	Greenfield Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.6 mi
3/10	El Cajon Valley High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.3 mi
5/10	Kidinnu Academy	Charter - Choice school	K to 8	0.5 mi
3/10	Bostonia Global	Charter - Nearby school	K to 12	0.6 mi
NR	Elite Academy	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	1.6 mi
NR	St. Kieran Catholic School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.5 mi
NR	Pacific Independent Education	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	W. D. Hall Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
4/10	Greenfield Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.6 mi
3/10	El Cajon Valley High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.3 mi
5/10	Kidinnu Academy CharterK to 8 Choice school	0.5 mi
3/10	Bostonia Global CharterK to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Elite Academy Public9 to 12 Nearby school	1.6 mi
NR	St. Kieran Catholic School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Pacific Independent Education Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1280 El Rey Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021	$715,000	4	3	2,319	13,503
1272 El Rey Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021	$852,500	4	2	2,118	13,503
1284 El Rey Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021	$370,000	3	2	2,076	–
1287 El Rey Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021	–	5	2	2,257	13,500
1268 El Rey Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021	$300,000	4	3	1,664	13,500
1283 El Rey Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021	$514,000	3	3	1,683	13,503
1277 El Rey Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021	$558,000	4	2	2,058	13,500
1277 Dawnridge Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021	$590,000	2	2	1,072	13,500
1275 Dawnridge Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021	$315,000	3	3	1,998	13,068
1271 El Rey Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021	$555,000	5	3	3,174	13,500
1287 Dawnridge Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021	$520,000	3	2	1,442	–
1264 El Rey Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021	$620,000	3	2	1,400	13,503
1295 El Rey Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021	$440,000	3	1	1,072	12,132
1273 Dawnridge Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021	–	2	1	1,342	13,500
1580 North 2nd Street, El Cajon, CA 92021	$450,000	–	–	2,324	–
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