1278 Bates Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021
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1278 Bates Ln
El Cajon, CA 92021

Bostonia
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,700 sqft

$868,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,311/mo*
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$868,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,311/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 sqft

Local Information

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Description

This single-family home is located at 1278 Bates Ln, El Cajon, CA. 1278 Bates Ln is in the Bostonia neighborhood in El Cajon, CA and in ZIP code 92021. This property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,700 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7851 sqft and was built in 1982.
1278 Bates Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,700 sqft single-family home in Bostonia, built in 1982. It last sold for $271,000 on Apr 28, 2014. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2022 with an asking price of $3,495 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 17, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $868,800, with a rent estimate of $4,189/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1278 Bates Ln

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherHeating Fuel: Other
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: OtherLawn
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2Parking: None

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1982Year Updated: 1982
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7851 sqft

Price History for 1278 Bates Ln

DatePriceEventSource
03/17/2022ListingRemovedZillow Rental Network Premium
01/22/2022$3,495Listed For RentZillow Rental Network Premium
03/15/2019$2,545ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/11/2019$2,545Listed For RentAgent Provided
04/13/2016$2,295ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/11/2014$2,150ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/29/2014$2,150PriceChange
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10/11/2014$2,195PriceChange
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10/03/2014$2,375PriceChange
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09/18/2014$2,495PriceChange
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09/06/2014$2,695Listed For RentAgent Provided
04/28/2014$271,000Sold
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03/03/2011$314,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/25/2011$314,900PriceChange
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02/19/2011$335,000PriceChange
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01/28/2011$339,000PriceChange
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01/27/2011$349,000PriceChange
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01/24/2011$350,000PriceChange
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01/21/2011$354,900PriceChange
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12/10/2010$345,000PriceChange
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12/05/2010$350,000PriceChange
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12/03/2010$349,900PriceChange
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11/18/2010$365,000PriceChange
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11/12/2010$389,000PriceChange
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11/06/2010$400,000PriceChange
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10/22/2010$399,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/02/2007$512,000Sold
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05/10/2004$463,000Sold
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07/31/1995$177,500Sold
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Market trends in El Cajon

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$774K
$15KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$494
$4MoM
Available listings
337
18MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$6,446
Assessment$540,824
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1278 Bates Ln

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1350 Orange Grove Rd, El Cajon, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$823,400
09/30/25
5
2
1,832
1362 Lindenwood Dr, El Cajon, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$975,000
05/04/26
4
2
1,833
1718 Outer Dr, El Cajon, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$780,000
01/02/26
3
2
1,314
1834 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$765,000
06/02/26
4
2
1,200
1617 Plumeria Dr, El Cajon, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$800,300
03/17/26
3
2
1,298
1705 Pepperwood Dr, El Cajon, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$795,000
10/07/25
3
2
1,182
1634 Plumeria Dr, El Cajon, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$818,000
08/15/25
3
2
1,298
1728 Poinciana Dr, El Cajon, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$775,000
04/09/26
3
2
1,514
8321 Sheila St, El Cajon, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$750,000
02/13/26
3
2
1,295
8420 Wenatchee Ave, El Cajon, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$740,000
06/15/26
3
2
1,456

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Neighborhood Overview

Bostonia
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What Locals Say about Bostonia

At least 70 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 80 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 53 % Say parking is easy

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say there's wildlife

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 39 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 38 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 19 % Say there are community events

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  • Aglim97
    "Neighborhood is nice and quiet. The community stays clean and the HOA is very considerate. We love that it’s close to stores and freeways so it’s easy access. When in the community, makes you feel safe."
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  • Natalia P.
    "It’s cheap to live here and affordable and close to the freeways . Close to Santee where I feel a little safer"
    1
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  • Belinda D.
    "I dont own a dog so I don’t know what dog owners are looking for in this neighborhood. All I know Is that’s there’s only one dog park at wells park. That’s all"
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  • Mhuckalby
    "I LIVE IN CONDOS. QUIET. NEAREST PARK FROM ME 6 MILES LAKESIDE. NEAREST GROCERY STORE 1.2 MILES. DMV .5 MILES. WEATHER IS ONE SEASON. NICE. PEOPLE WEAR MASKS. HAIR SALONS, BARBERS ARE NOT FAR. CONVENIENT TO FREEWAY. 7/11 AND LIQUOR STORE 100 YARDS AWAY. ITS A LITTLE EXPENSIVE TO LIVE HERE. GASOLINE IS HIGH. REAL-ESTATE EXPENSIVE. RENT IS HIGH. "
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  • Ldybrave023
    "Homeless is increasing and so is the cost of living. I like El Cajon because I spent a lot of time here growing up but it’s not getting better "
    14
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  • Ebony R.
    "It’s ok, I like it for now, and it works for me. Not to far from my job so that is good. I like my town house all the upgrades and the location. "
    0
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  • Gail T.
    "Neighborhood is pretty isolated and secluded. Everyone keeps to themselves and are not particularly friendly. "
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  • Heather M.
    "I hate it. There are 4 marijuana dispensaries within a mile and there s constant traffic outside my apartment at all hours."
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  • Oldschool1969 T.
    "Yahoo, its the Wild-Wild West! Alit of things go on around here. i loved living here. i have many friends around here. "
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  • Khadejah M.
    "Just moved here seems pretty chill. We all keep to ourselves yet are still friendly in passing. Reasonable area with things close by even in walking distance "
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  • Leticia M.
    "I have lived here for over 20 years. It is a great place to be, very busy. A lot of shopping centers "
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  • Heather S.
    "Love the neighborhood i have live here for a one year the people are nice and kind this community is a great place to live"
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  • Kate W.
    "There is a lot of drug traffic and transients living out of their cars. It’s just unsafe. So I do not trust the tweakers walking up and down My Fence Line, EVERY SINGLE DAY, that they would try and steal my my dog or something on property. "
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  • Darcie V. A.
    "Lived here for now 8 years! Raised my kids here. I wish parks were closer! But Over all a safe place to raise kids! "
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  • Heather S.
    "I see people walking there dogs all the time and my neighbors almost all have dogs and dogs are welcome "
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  • Kaylene K.
    "There are no community events I know of that make El Cajon special. The only good thing is cheaper rent but also far from San Diego. "
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  • Kristy J.
    "There aren’t any community events within miles that make this neighborhood special. It’s unremarkable. "
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