1278 Madison Ave
El Cajon, CA 92021
2 bd 2 ba 1,088 sqft Built 1965 Lot 218,671 sqft condos
Most recent sale
$300,000
Dec 30, 2020
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Price changed for rent | $2,575 | AppfolioUnits |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Listed for rent | $2,700 | AppfolioUnits |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Listed | $479,900 | SanDiegoMLS |
| May 30, 2025 | Listed | $479,900 | SanDiegoMLS |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Sold | $432,000 | SanDiegoMLS |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Price changed | $429,000 | MLS #220022588 |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Price changed | $448,000 | MLS #220022588 |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Listed | $449,000 | MLS #220022588 |
| Dec 30, 2020 | Sold | $300,000 | MLS #NDP2002187 |
| Sep 22, 2020 | Listed | $295,000 | MLS #200014568 |
| May 11, 2016 | Sold | $204,000 | MLS #160008317 |
| Mar 20, 2016 | Price changed | $205,000 | MLS #160008317 |
| Feb 23, 2016 | Relisted | $210,000 | MLS #160008317 |
| Feb 18, 2016 | Listing removed | $210,000 | SanDiegoMLS |
| Feb 16, 2016 | Listed | $210,000 | MLS #160008317 |
| Apr 21, 2006 | Sold | $150,000 | Public Record |
| Dec 16, 1996 | Sold | $62,500 | Public Record |
| Nov 12, 1976 | Sold | $32,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196,901 | $252,549 | $449,450 | $3,854 |
| 2024 | $196,901 | $252,549 | $449,450 | $3,929 |
| 2023 | $189,256 | $242,744 | $432,000 | $3,911 |
| 2022 | $134,056 | $171,943 | $305,999 | $4,211 |
| 2021 | $131,428 | $168,572 | $300,000 | $4,170 |
| 2020 | $96,736 | $124,076 | $220,812 | $2,618 |
| 2019 | $94,840 | $121,644 | $216,484 | $2,584 |
| 2018 | $92,981 | $119,259 | $212,240 | $2,541 |
| 2017 | $91,158 | $116,921 | $208,079 | $2,507 |
| 2016 | $92,000 | $118,000 | $210,000 | $2,478 |
| 2015 | $83,000 | $107,000 | $190,000 | $2,260 |
| 2014 | $78,000 | $102,000 | $180,000 | $2,138 |
| 2013 | $42,000 | $55,000 | $97,000 | $1,135 |
| 2012 | $42,000 | $55,000 | $97,000 | $1,099 |
| 2010 | $70,000 | $92,000 | $162,000 | $1,833 |
| 2009 | $70,000 | $92,000 | $162,000 | $1,830 |
| 2008 | $107,843 | $142,157 | $250,000 | $2,752 |
| 2007 | $112,200 | $147,900 | $260,100 | $2,767 |
Property facts
Year built
1965
Property type
condos
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
2
Living area
1,088 sqft
Lot size
218,671 sqft
ZIP code
92021
City
El Cajon
Street
Madison Ave
Coordinates
32.80121, -116.93793
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1278 Madison Ave last sell?
1278 Madison Ave most recently sold on Dec 30, 2020 for $300,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1278 Madison Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1278 Madison Ave (year 2025) is $449,450 with $3,854 in property tax.
How does 1278 Madison Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 49.8% above the last sale price of $300,000.
When was 1278 Madison Ave built?
1278 Madison Ave was built in 1965.
How does 1278 Madison Ave compare to others on Madison Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Madison Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Madison Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1278 Madison Ave?
1278 Madison Ave is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,088 sqft, 218,671 sqft lot condos.
Is 1278 Madison Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 1278 Madison Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 1278 Madison Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1278 Madison Ave 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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