$750,000
SOLD APR 4, 2025

898 Friendly Cir El Cajon, CA 92021

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,482 Sq Ft
2.04 Acres

Recently Sold

$506 Per Sq Ft

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • End Unit
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • Private Yard
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2025

Discover this newly painted and recently updated, move-in ready 2-story home in the highly sought-after Friendly Village neighborhood of El Cajon. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,482 sqft of living space, this end-unit home combines privacy, comfort, and convenience in a serene gated community. Featuring a light-filled open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace in the living room, and sleek laminate flooring throughout. The modern kitchen features newer stainless steel appliances and ample storage, ideal for both cooking and entertaining. The spacious primary bedroom provides a private retreat with its own en-suite bathroom, offering ultimate comfort and relaxation. The lush backyard offers a wrap-around patio, perfect for enjoying the outdoors or hosting gatherings. The attached 2-car garage provides added convenience and storage. With low HOA fees and no Mello Roos, this home delivers exceptional value. Centrally located just off the 8 Freeway, you'll enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, top-rated schools, and major highways. This turnkey home is truly a must-see—don’t miss out on the opportunity to make it yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emma Lefkowitz

Real Broker License #01480896 Listed on: 01/22/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Ernie Perez

RE/MAX Tidal License #01873462

RE/MAX Tidal

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

HOA Fees

  • $143 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,482 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Partially Carpeted
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Separate Water Meter
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 483-380-43-07

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), gated community
  • Friendly Village Association
  • Friendly Village Community

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$143 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: N Mollison Avenue
  • Neighborhood: Friendly Village
  • Supplement: The attached 2-car garage provides added convenience and storage. With low HOA fees and no Mello Roos, this home delivers exceptional value. Centrally located just off the 8 Freeway, you'll enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, top-rated schools, and major highways. This turnkey home is truly a must-see—don’t miss out on the opportunity to make it yours!
  • Estimated Living Space: 1,000 to 1,499 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 506.07
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 506.07
  • Residential Unit Location: End Unit
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 506.07
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Stories In Building: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1996
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Partially Carpeted
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Oven, Gas Stove
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Dining Area
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X12
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1482
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • View: Parklike
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Guest Parking
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Security: Gated Community
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Friendly Village
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions
  • Units In Building: 1
  • Total Number of Units: 54
  • Community: EL CAJON
  • Home Owner Association: Friendly Village
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Gated Community
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 143.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: (619) 697-31

Association/Amenities

  • Entry Level Building: 1
  • Entry Level Unit: 1

Lot Info

  • Irrigation: Automatic
  • Lot Size: 1-3,999 SF
  • Topography: Level
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 483-380-43-07
  • Map Code Column: G
  • Map Code Page: 1251
  • Map Code Row: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2025
Closed on
Mar 13, 2025
Sold by
Emerson Darryl L and Emerson Cynthia K
Bought by
Outtrim Ryan and Munar Devyn
Seller's Agent
Emma Lefkowitz
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Ernie Perez
RE/MAX Tidal
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Views
253
Current Estimated Value
$767,681

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,681
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.11%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$595,336
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$172,345

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2005
Sold by
Emerson Darryl L and Emerson Cynthia K
Bought by
Emerson Darryl L and Emerson Cynthia K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2004
Sold by
Malone Cynthia K
Bought by
Malone Cynthia K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2000
Sold by
Hall Eugene A
Bought by
Malone Cynthia K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,820
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2000
Sold by
Ramirez Amado B and Ramirez Gloria Barrios
Bought by
Malone Cynthia K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,820
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 1999
Sold by
B Barrios Abel C
Bought by
Barrios Gloria Coronado and Ramirez Amado Barrios

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 1995
Sold by
Barrios Amado and Barrios Abel
Bought by
Barrios Abel and Barrios Gloria Coronado

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,100
Interest Rate
9.03%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 1995
Sold by
F V Inc
Bought by
Barrios Amado and Barrios Abel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,100
Interest Rate
9.03%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $750,000 Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Commonwealth Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title
Grant Deed $180,000 Stewart Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $47,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $149,500 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $272,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $161,820 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $134,100 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Sold $750,000 0.0% $506 / Sq Ft
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2025 01/22/25 For Sale $750,000 -- $506 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $4,021 $276,629 $115,258 $161,371
2024 $4,021 $271,206 $112,999 $158,207
2023 $4,040 $265,889 $110,784 $155,105
2022 $3,799 $260,676 $108,612 $152,064
2021 $3,599 $255,566 $106,483 $149,083
2020 $3,473 $252,947 $105,392 $147,555
2019 $2,967 $247,988 $103,326 $144,662
2018 $2,917 $243,126 $101,300 $141,826
2017 $2,879 $238,360 $99,314 $139,046
2016 $2,763 $233,687 $97,367 $136,320
2015 $2,748 $230,178 $95,905 $134,273
2014 $2,693 $225,670 $94,027 $131,643
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250017027

San Diego MLS

APN: 483-380-43-07