When was property at 686 Van Houten Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 686 Van Houten Avenue was built in 1940 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 686 Van Houten Avenue is $0.

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El Cajon

92020

El Cajon

686 Van Houten Avenue

$720,000

● House - Off Market

686 Van Houten Avenue

El Cajon, CA 92020

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,064 Ft²

$3,487

Est. Monthly

About This Property

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.

Unit Size

1,064 Ft²

Days on Market

36 days

Land Size

0.20 acres

Price per sqft

$667

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

HOA Dues

Year Built

1940

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Last updated: 7 months ago (SDMLS #PTP2601904)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Apr 17, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Mar 27, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Jan 27, 2026	Listed by San Diego Homes Realty	$710,000
Listed by San Diego Homes Realty
Oct 23, 2024	Sold	Premium
Sold
Oct 12, 2024	In contract	-
In contract
Oct 7, 2024	Listed by Keller Williams San Diego Metro	$550,000
Listed by Keller Williams San Diego Metro

	Calling all investors, contractors, and buyers! This property has endless possibilites with the right vision. The current structure features two bedrooms (with one room that could be used as a third bedroom or office) and one bathroom with 1,064 square feet of living space. The true value is in the land which is a huge flat useable 8,515 square feet to create your dream property or add onto the existing property.

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1940

Effective Year Built: 1940
Building Count: 1
Bedroom Count: 2
Bathroom Count: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 0
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0
Location Influence Type: 000

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 8,515

Total Building Area: 1,064
Gross Building Area: 1,064
Building Area: 1,064
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 0

Heating: 0
Heated Square Feet: 1,064
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: STEVENS & HARTLEYS
Land Acres: 0000000195
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 11
Legal Description 1: LOT 18 /EXC ST WID/ S 118 FT OF E 75 FT IN TR 001201

Neighborhood

School District Name: Grossmont Union High School District

School Tax School District: EL CAJON CITY
Census Tract: 015901

Zoning

Zoning: RS-6

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 001201

Subdivision Tract Number: 001201
Parcel: 487-551-45-00
Lot: 18
Municipality: CITY OF EL CAJON
Latitude: 32.7879
Longitude: -116.966

Address

Full Address: 686 Van Houten Ave

Address - House Number: 686
Address - Street Name: Van Houten
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: CA
City Name: El Cajon
Carrier Code: C006
4-Digit Zip Code: 5134
Zip Code: 92020

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $170,272
Tax Rate Code Area: 03-001

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1911

Valuation Date: Jan 27, 2024
Confidence Score: 74
Final Value: 543,402
High Value: 647,291
Low Value: 439,512

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $35,247
Assessed Land Value: $22,621
Assessed Improvements Value: $12,626

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Comparables

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$739,000

Sale Price/ft²

$490

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1471 ft²

Average Home Age

49.4 years

Currently For Sale

144 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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2 Baths
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Listed by: Narmin Odesh, San Diego Homes Realty
Last Updated: 7 months ago
Data Source: CRMLS, MLS# PTP2601904

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686 Van Houten Avenue

About This Property

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About El Cajon

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