453 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
SOLD
JUL 15, 2026
Listed by Linda Lee, Keller Williams La Jolla . Bought with Keller Williams Realty

$733,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,472 sqft

453 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Est. Refi. Payment $4,673/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 15, 2026 for $733,000 (1% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$733K
Since last month
Increased$800 (+0.1%)
Since last year
Decreased$249K (-25.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$1K (+0.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +7% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$734K
August 2026$733K
July 2026$733K
June 2026$1.01M
May 2026$1M
April 2026$998K
March 2026$976K
February 2026$972K
January 2026$941K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
433 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$730,000
06/25/26
3
2
1,056
781 Denise Ln, El Cajon, CA
0.32
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$875,000
07/06/26
3
2
1,464
755 Prescott Ave, El Cajon, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$899,000
08/20/26
3
2
1,474
469 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$1,130,000
06/18/26
4
3
1,834
154 Lindell Ave, El Cajon, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$780,000
04/10/26
3
2
1,200
896 Salina St, El Cajon, CA
0.44
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$796,000
03/12/26
3
2
1,232
906 Salina St, El Cajon, CA
0.47
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$820,000
06/29/26
3
2
1,232
759 Lincoln Pl, El Cajon, CA
0.19
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$770,000
05/13/26
3
2.5
1,618
663 Ruby St, El Cajon, CA
0.58
Single-Family Home
$810,000
02/24/26
3
2
1,289

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
438 Filbert St, El Cajon, CA 92020
0.06
$1,221,700
5
3
2,259
Off Market
469 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
0.02
$1,130,000
4
3
1,834
Recently Sold
469-477 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
0.02
$1,130,000
4
3
-
Recently Sold
416 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
0.06
$825,800
3
2
1,372
Off Market
340-44 Filbert St, El Cajon, CA 92020
0.10
$1,109,500
6
4
2,686
Off Market
455 Filbert St, El Cajon, CA 92020
0.08
$1,160,000
5
4
2,520
Recently Sold
450 E Camden Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
0.05
$773,000
2
1
974
Off Market
327 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
0.10
$1,011,700
6
4
-
Off Market
317 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
0.12
$745,000
2
1
1,376
Off Market
300 Filbert St #2, El Cajon, CA 92020
0.13
$481,100
3
2
943
Off Market
300 Filbert St #12, El Cajon, CA 92020
0.13
$465,700
3
2
968
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 453 Taft Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1957
1,472 sqft
$498/sqft
4 Parking Spaces

About this House

Great opportunity in the heart of El Cajon! Recent updates include new tile floor, granite countertops in the kitchen, a new roof (2025), and solar. A detached garage at the back of the property offers versatile space for storage, a workshop, or a creative studio, while the expansive lot invites gardening, entertaining, or future expansion. With exciting ADU potential, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.
453 Taft Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,472 sqft single-family home built in 1957. It last sold for $733,000 on Jul 15, 2026 (1% below the $740,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $733,200, with a rent estimate of $4,895/month.

Home Details for 453 Taft Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1472 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: Front Facing Street
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 4No GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 4

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 4882431900

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $740,000Price Per Sqft: $498/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Jul 08 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: El Cajon
School Information
High School District: Cajon Valley Union

Community

Community Features: SuburbanNot Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 1

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: PTP2605019Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: linda@buy858.comActivation Date: Wed Jul 08 2026Back On Market Date: Sat Jul 04 2026Start Showing Date: Wed Jul 08 2026Universal Property Id: US-06073-N-4882431900-R-N

Additional Information

SuburbanSource Internet Entire Listing Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 15, 2026
Source: CRMLS #PTP2605019
Sold
$733,000
Jul 9, 2026
Source: CRMLS #PTP2605019
Pending
$740,000
Jul 4, 2026
Source: CRMLS #PTP2605019
Listed For Sale
$740,000
Sep 16, 2014
Source: N/A
Sold
$387,000
Mar 25, 2014
Source: N/A
Sold
$265,000

Market trends in El Cajon

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$789K
$2KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$503
$3MoM
Available listings
335
5MoM

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What Locals Say about El Cajon

At least 974 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 78 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 77 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 60 % Say parking is easy

  • 57 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 48 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say there's wildlife

  • 41 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 24 % Say there are community events

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    "There are many families and children in the neighborhood with local schools and recreation center within blocks. There is also a mosque with a diverse group of attendees."
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  • Tania Islas
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  • Rain
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  • Grace
    "Some homelessness. Be mindful of where you allow your children to go off alone. Also, some motorists drive fast down the streets"
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  • Rlfreund68
    "My husband I walk are dogs often. I hope others don’t mind it. The only negative is when neighborhood dogs bark the entire time you walk by. I know for us we bring are dogs in the house if they are barking. Wish others would do the same. "
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    "Super close community. Great for Halloween and Christmas great area to walk. Dogs welcomed. Good food nearby"
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    "Crest is great neighborhood. It feels like a small town but in the city. When you drive up the hill you’re met with a beautiful view of the valley. There’s a school, small convenience store, a mom and pops Mexican restaurant, a gas station, and a little park for kids all on one road."
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    "Having recently been released I was afraid I wouldn't fit in here. To my surprise I've run in to a good number of acquaintences from the inside. They've pointed me to a number of jobs. So many unsuspecting opportunities."
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  • Linnea E.
    "To many homeless people. Always trash laying in. Pet owners don’t pick up their pets poop. Kids are up late playing in the court yard and parking lot without supervision. "
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  • Lilia C.
    "El Cajon gets a bad rap but I’ve never had an issue living here. People should be careful of course, but also be cognizant of their prejudices and biases. "
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  • Luke W.
    "The caring neighbors and not any special events that make it special. Love the feel of a small neighborhood while being close to everything. "
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  • Melissa H.
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    "long to many traffic and the freeway is too long but it is very quite but el cajon city have to many homeless people "
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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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  • Ctengel85
    "There are a lot of folks walking their dogs at all times of the day, but there are quite a few drivers that seem to disregard pedestrians. They speed through even ignoring speed bumps. "
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    "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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    "Most of them don’t pick after their dogs. I dont feel it very clean environment. If they pick after thier dogs that will be awesome."
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Frequently asked questions about 453 Taft Ave

  • What is 453 Taft Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 453 Taft Ave in El Cajon, CA is $733,200.
  • What is the price history for 453 Taft Ave?
    453 Taft Ave in El Cajon, CA last sold for $733,000 in July 2026.
  • Is El Cajon a buyer's or seller's market?
    El Cajon is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in El Cajon?
    The median sale price in El Cajon is $789K. That is down $2K from the prior month.
  • Does 453 Taft Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 453 Taft Ave in El Cajon, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 453 Taft Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 453 Taft Ave in El Cajon, CA has laundry facilities.

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