$1,500,000
SOLD NOV 17, 2025

538 S Johnson Ave El Cajon, CA 92020

12 Beds
8 Baths
4,840 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$310 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lawn
  • No HOA
  • Central Air
  • Grossmont High School Rated A-
  • Laundry Room
  • No Heating

About This Home

As of November 2025

Great investment opportunity in this four-unit gated complex. Each unit offers a spacious three-bedroom, two-bathroom layout of approximately 1,200 square feet, with two units downstairs and two upstairs. The property includes eight parking spaces, two per unit, and a shared on-site laundry room for added tenant convenience. Each kitchen features a dishwasher, garbage disposal, refrigerator, and range, with some units upgraded with new carpet and vinyl flooring. All units have central air conditioning and heat, and the building exterior was fully repainted last year. Ideally situated just minutes from downtown El Cajon, Parkway Plaza shopping center, local restaurants, schools, and major freeways (I-8 and 67), this property offers consistent rental demand and convenience for tenants. Current total rents are $8,675 per month, providing stable income with potential for future growth through light updates and rent optimization.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dustyn Evans

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 619-322-0326 License #02072664 Listed on: 10/08/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Robin Borrelli

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 619-322-0326 License #01207280

Last Buyer's Agent

Dalia Hirmez

Coldwell Banker West License #01399412

Coldwell Banker West

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Lawn

Home Design

  • Quadruplex
  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 4,840 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Leased Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 8 Open Parking Spaces
  • 8 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • No Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 487-532-23-00
  • Tax Tract Number 2098
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4875322300
  • $2,583 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 4 Units

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Building Details

  • 4 Leased Units
  • 5 Separate Electric Meters
  • 5 Separate Gas Meters
  • Electric Expense $1,500
  • Fuel Expense $1,500
  • Insurance Expense $3,000
  • Pest Control $70
  • Trash Expense $300
  • Water Sewer Expense $300
  • Operating Expense $20,570
  • Gross Income $104,100
  • Net Operating Income $74,821

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • CapRate: 4.91
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • View: No
  • Water Sewer Expenses: 300.00
  • Zoning: R-3:RESTRICTED MULTIPLE
  • Property Sub Type: Quadruplex
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Parcel Number: 4875322300
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Appliances: No
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 315.08

Exterior Features

  • Fence: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Driveway, Off Street, On Site
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 8.00

Utilities

  • Heating: No
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Community
  • Pest Control Expense: 70.00
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Trash Expense: 300.00
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Lawn
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9147.60
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2100

Multi Family

  • Electric Expense: 1500.00
  • Fuel Expense: 1500.00
  • Gross Income: 104100.00
  • Gross Scheduled Income: 104100.00
  • Insurance Expense: 3000.00
  • Laundry Equipment Own Lease: Lease
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2100 Acres
  • Net Operating Income: 74821.00
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 5
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 5
  • Number Of Units Leased: 4
  • Number Of Units Total: 4
  • Number With Dishwasher: 3
  • Number With Disposal: 4
  • Number With Range: 4
  • Number With Refrigerator: 4
  • Operating Expense: 29279.00
  • Rent Control: No
  • Total Actual Rent: 8675.00
  • Total Expenses: 20570.00

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 487-532-23-00
  • Tax Tract Number: 002098
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 2583.32
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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/17/2025 11/17/25 Sold $1,500,000 -1.6% $310 / Sq Ft
10/14/2025 10/14/25 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2025 10/08/25 For Sale $1,525,000 -- $315 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $8,872 $533,510 $183,963 $349,547
2024 $8,872 $523,050 $180,356 $342,694
2023 $9,076 $512,795 $176,820 $335,975
2022 $8,638 $502,741 $173,353 $329,388
2021 $9,896 $492,884 $169,954 $322,930
2020 $7,724 $487,831 $168,212 $319,619
2019 $5,891 $478,266 $164,914 $313,352
2018 $5,796 $468,889 $161,681 $307,208
2017 $5,721 $459,696 $158,511 $301,185
2016 $5,493 $450,683 $155,403 $295,280
2015 $5,465 $443,914 $153,069 $290,845
2014 $5,360 $435,219 $150,071 $285,148
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PTP2507668

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 487-532-23-00

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