255 Highline Trail El Cajon, CA 92021
Crest NeighborhoodEstimated payment $6,050/month
Total Views
3,933
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,850
Sq Ft
$351
Price per Sq Ft
About This Home
Perched in the serene mountaintop community of Crest, this enchanting large residence, offers sweeping panoramic Mountain views, set on nearly half an acre. Featuring low maintenance landscaping, beautiful trees, a cascading waterfall, peaceful sitting areas, and garden beds in the lower section of the lot. Multiple patios and view decks provide the perfect backdrop for elegant entertaining or quiet reflection. Inside, the main level showcases a dramatic great room with soaring 14-ft vaulted wood beam ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and an open-concept kitchen flooded with natural light. The primary suite with a full bathroom also enjoys its own private view deck! Two more bedrooms with a full bathroom are also located upstairs. The lower level granny flat has flexibility with a private entrance, a bedroom, a full bath, kitchen & 2 additional bonus rooms, with direct access to the garage. Modern upgrades include a 10 SEER heat pump, 34 solar panels, newer dual-pane windows, concrete tile roof, and a rebuilt brand new septic system! Just 10 minutes to shopping and 30 minutes to the beach or Mountains! This is more than a home—it’s a magical escape offering privacy, space, and unforgettable views!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,409
Year Built
- Built in 1974
Lot Details
- Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE
Parking
- 2
Property Views
- Panoramic
- Mountain
- Valley
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Clay Roof
Interior Spaces
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2-Story Property
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Home Values in the Area
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Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,409 | $588,776 | $188,347 | $400,429 |
| 2024 | $7,409 | $577,232 | $184,654 | $392,578 |
| 2023 | $7,213 | $565,915 | $181,034 | $384,881 |
| 2022 | $7,090 | $554,820 | $177,485 | $377,335 |
| 2021 | $6,983 | $543,942 | $174,005 | $369,937 |
| 2020 | $6,900 | $538,365 | $172,221 | $366,144 |
| 2019 | $6,816 | $527,810 | $168,845 | $358,965 |
| 2018 | $6,784 | $517,462 | $165,535 | $351,927 |
| 2017 | $590 | $507,317 | $162,290 | $345,027 |
| 2016 | $6,431 | $497,370 | $159,108 | $338,262 |
| 2015 | $6,401 | $489,900 | $156,719 | $333,181 |
| 2014 | $6,531 | $508,550 | $162,685 | $345,865 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2025 08/23/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/04/2025 08/04/25 | For Sale | $999,000 | +104.3% | $351 / Sq Ft |
| 08/05/2014 08/05/14 | Sold | $489,000 | -11.1% | $222 / Sq Ft |
| 07/24/2014 07/24/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/03/2014 07/03/14 | Price Changed | $549,900 | +0.2% | $250 / Sq Ft |
| 06/23/2014 06/23/14 | Price Changed | $549,000 | -0.2% | $250 / Sq Ft |
| 06/13/2014 06/13/14 | For Sale | $549,900 | -- | $250 / Sq Ft |
Source: San Diego MLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $490,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Ticor Title Of California | |
| Grant Deed | $422,000 | First American Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $199,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $172,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $154,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $437,750 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $440,910 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $28,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $436,400 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $15,873 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $287,867 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $269,388 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $380,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Seller Take Back | |
| Previous Owner | $160,500 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
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Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 250035338
APN: 509-141-09
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