$796,000
SOLD MAR 12, 2026

896 Salina St El Cajon, CA 92020

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,232 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$646 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Formal Dining Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 1-Story Property
  • Valhalla High Rated A-
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of March 2026

Welcome to 896 Salina St, a home that exudes charm and modernity. The kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting all stainless steel appliances that gleam under the natural light. Step outside to enjoy the patio, a perfect spot for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The fenced-in backyard provides privacy for outdoor activities. The home's interior is freshly painted, gives a clean and contemporary feel. The exterior also benefits from fresh paint, enhancing the home's curb appeal. This property is a perfect blend of style and comfort, making it a must-see.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Westfall

Opendoor Brokerage Inc. License #01879498 Listed on: 02/06/2026

Co-Listed By

Naseem Mirza

Opendoor Brokerage Inc. License #01467272

Last Buyer's Agent

Dani Hanna

LPT Realty,Inc License #02045339

LPT Realty,Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 7,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1,232 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Washer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Private Water Source

Community Details

  • Association fees include n/k

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

7,400 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Unit Levels: 1 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Association Fee Frequency: N/K
  • Association Fee Inclusions: N/K
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 8708
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 8708
  • Subdivision Name: Unknown (999)
  • BuildingName: NA
  • Living Area: 1232.0
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2026-03-12T23:33:48Z
  • ADU_YesNo: No
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • FullAddress: 896 Salina St
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ShortSale: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Counter Top

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wood
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Private
  • HeatSource: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7400.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2026
Closed on
Jan 14, 2026
Sold by
Douglas Jonathan F and Douglas Hoa Phuong
Bought by
Opendoor Property Trust
Seller's Agent
Melissa Westfall
Opendoor Brokerage Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Dani Hanna
LPT Realty,Inc
List Price
$785,000
Sold Price
$796,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
1.4%
Views
48

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-89.08%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2018
Closed on
May 14, 2018
Sold by
Ibrahim Ayad and Ibrahim Louay
Bought by
Douglas Jonathan F and Phuong Hoa
Seller's Agent
Dalia Hirmez
Coldwell Banker West
Buyer's Agent
Fawn Nguyen
Horizon Pacific Realty
List Price
$490,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.67%
Original Mortgage
$490,320
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2018
Closed on
Apr 4, 2018
Sold by
Shamo Einas
Bought by
Ibrahim Louay
Seller's Agent
Dalia Hirmez
Coldwell Banker West
Buyer's Agent
Fawn Nguyen
Horizon Pacific Realty
List Price
$490,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$490,320
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2018
Closed on
Jan 18, 2018
Sold by
Exeter 17334 De Llc
Bought by
Ibrahim Ayad and Ibrahim Louay
Seller's Agent
George Bandak
Coldwell Banker West
Buyer's Agent
George Bandak
Coldwell Banker West
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$435,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
36.02%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2018
Closed on
Jan 17, 2018
Sold by
Marooki Lina
Bought by
Ibrahim Ayad
Seller's Agent
George Bandak
Coldwell Banker West
Buyer's Agent
George Bandak
Coldwell Banker West
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$435,000

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2018
Closed on
Dec 4, 2017
Sold by
6510 Foothill Blvd Lp
Bought by
Exeter 17334 De Llc
Seller's Agent
George Bandak
Coldwell Banker West
Buyer's Agent
George Bandak
Coldwell Banker West
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$435,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2008
Sold by
118 South Grand Ave Lp
Bought by
6510 Foothill Blvd Lp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2008
Sold by
Gmac Mortgage Llc
Bought by
118 South Grand Ave Lp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2008
Sold by
Romaya Andy
Bought by
Gmac Mortgage Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2005
Sold by
Romaya Rita
Bought by
Romaya Andy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$287,700
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2005
Sold by
Clifford William L
Bought by
Romaya Andy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$287,700
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2001
Sold by
Clifford William L
Bought by
Clifford William L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
7.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2000
Sold by
Clifford William L
Bought by
Clifford William L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2000
Sold by
Clifford Grace B
Bought by
Clifford William L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2000
Sold by
Clifford Grace B
Bought by
Clifford William Lee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 1994
Sold by
Fowler Darrell G
Bought by
Clifford William L and Clifford Grace B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,000
Interest Rate
7.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 1994
Sold by
Fowler Danny R
Bought by
Fowler Darrell G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,000
Interest Rate
7.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1994
Sold by
Fowler Darrell G
Bought by
Fowler Darrell G and Fowler Danny R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $748,500 Osn Title Company
Grant Deed $480,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $435,000 Equity Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title
Grant Deed -- Accommodation
Grant Deed -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $245,000 First American Title Company
Trustee Deed $292,410 First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title
Grant Deed $411,000 Southland Title Of San Diego
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $140,000 Fidelity National Title
Quit Claim Deed $40,000 --
Grant Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $490,320 VA
Previous Owner $287,700 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $130,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $98,000 No Value Available
Closed $82,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/12/2026 03/12/26 Sold $796,000 +1.4% $646 / Sq Ft
02/09/2026 02/09/26 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2026 02/06/26 For Sale $785,000 +63.5% $637 / Sq Ft
05/16/2018 05/16/18 Sold $480,000 -2.0% $390 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/06/2018 04/06/18 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2018 03/20/18 For Sale $490,000 +12.6% $398 / Sq Ft
01/19/2018 01/19/18 Sold $435,000 0.0% $353 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/12/2018 01/12/18 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2018 01/12/18 For Sale $435,000 -- $353 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

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 $6,364 $546,154 $364,104 $182,050
2024 $6,364 $535,446 $356,965 $178,481
2023 $7,925 $524,948 $349,966 $174,982
2022 $7,422 $514,655 $343,104 $171,551
2021 $6,970 $504,565 $336,377 $168,188
2020 $6,785 $499,392 $332,928 $166,464
2019 $5,989 $489,600 $326,400 $163,200
2018 $5,344 $435,000 $280,000 $155,000
2017 $30 $271,838 $166,433 $105,405
2016 $3,243 $266,509 $163,170 $103,339
2015 $3,227 $262,507 $160,720 $101,787
2014 $3,165 $257,366 $157,572 $99,794
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 260002974

San Diego MLS

APN: 493-091-09

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