8516 Happy Way
El Cajon, CA 92021
3 bd 2 ba 1,290 sqft Built 1986 Lot 227,601 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$580,000
Aug 15, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2025 | Sold | $670,000 | CRMLS |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Price changed | $670,000 | CRMLS |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Price changed | $679,900 | CRMLS |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Listed | $696,999 | CRMLS |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Sold | $580,000 | MLS #220014362 |
| Jun 21, 2022 | Price changed | $599,000 | MLS #220014362 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Listed | $625,000 | MLS #220014362 |
| Apr 20, 1998 | Sold | $130,000 | Public Record |
| Apr 8, 1994 | Sold | $138,500 | Public Record |
| Sep 8, 1987 | Sold | $105,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $440,992 | $162,439 | $603,431 | $7,799 |
| 2024 | $440,992 | $162,439 | $603,431 | $7,751 |
| 2023 | $399,000 | $146,000 | $545,000 | $7,114 |
| 2022 | $142,929 | $52,648 | $195,577 | $2,997 |
| 2021 | $140,127 | $51,616 | $191,743 | $2,967 |
| 2020 | $138,691 | $51,087 | $189,778 | $2,901 |
| 2019 | $135,972 | $50,086 | $186,058 | $2,861 |
| 2018 | $133,306 | $49,104 | $182,410 | $2,772 |
| 2017 | $130,693 | $48,142 | $178,835 | $2,697 |
| 2016 | $128,131 | $47,199 | $175,330 | $2,575 |
| 2015 | $126,207 | $46,491 | $172,698 | $2,558 |
| 2014 | $123,735 | $45,581 | $169,316 | $2,515 |
| 2013 | $123,176 | $45,375 | $168,551 | $2,514 |
| 2012 | $120,761 | $44,486 | $165,247 | $2,407 |
| 2010 | $117,510 | $43,289 | $160,799 | $2,363 |
| 2009 | $117,790 | $43,392 | $161,182 | $2,364 |
| 2008 | $115,481 | $42,542 | $158,023 | $2,264 |
| 2007 | $113,217 | $41,708 | $154,925 | $2,142 |
Property facts
Year built
1986
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,290 sqft
Lot size
227,601 sqft
ZIP code
92021
City
El Cajon
Street
Happy Way
Coordinates
32.83164, -116.90287
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$4,128
Gross rental yield
8.54%
Implied cap rate
5.55%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 8516 Happy Way last sell?
8516 Happy Way most recently sold on Aug 15, 2022 for $580,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 8516 Happy Way?
The most recent total assessment for 8516 Happy Way (year 2025) is $603,431 with $7,799 in property tax.
How does 8516 Happy Way's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 4.0% above the last sale price of $580,000.
When was 8516 Happy Way built?
8516 Happy Way was built in 1986.
How does 8516 Happy Way compare to others on Happy Way?
We track 8 other properties on Happy Way. Browse the list under "Other properties on Happy Way" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 8516 Happy Way?
8516 Happy Way is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,290 sqft, 227,601 sqft lot single_family.
Is 8516 Happy Way a flip candidate?
No — 8516 Happy Way does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 8516 Happy Way a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 8516 Happy Way is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+0.0%
Implied 1-yr
+0.1%
2026 Q3
$563.6K
2026 Q4
$563.7K
ZIP 92021 — Median Price History + Forecast
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