Google satellite image for 1221 EMERALD HEIGHTS Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020

Off market aug 2018 for $650K

$1,126,502

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,892/mo

•

2,009

sq ft

1221 EMERALD HEIGHTS Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020

About this home

CUSTOM BUILT SINGLE STORY HOME ON OVER 1.3 ACRES WITH ABSOLUTE PRIVACY AND GORGEOUS PANORAMIC VIEWS ALONG WITH LARGE EAT IN KITCHEN, HUGE LIVING/GREAT ROOM WITH FIRE PLACE AND FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS TO CAPTURE THE INCREDIBLE VIEWS, SPACIOUS BEDROOMS, TWO CAR GARAGE, RV PARKING, LONG PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AND MUCH MORE. A VERY RARE OFFERING TO OWN THIS MUCH LAND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MT HELIX WITH THIS TYPE OF VIEW. THE SELLERS ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY. Neighborhoods: NORTH HELIX FOOTHILLS Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Septic Installed Topography: LL, GSL

Single-familyProperty Type

1973Year Built

1.31 acresLot Size

$561Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Gregg Phillipson •DRE #01153857 • Keller Williams Realty

Bought with Gregg Phillipson •DRE #01153857 • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:CRMLS #180035153

Redfin Estimate

$1,126,502

$477K since sold in August 2018$13K since September

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This home's estimate is 4.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.18M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,160,000
A
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SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$1,230,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,858 sq ft
4543 Peak Ct, La Mesa, CA 91941
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$1,290,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,100 sq ft
10635 Queen, La Mesa, CA 91941
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$1,350,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,023 sq ft
4744 Resmar Rd, La Mesa, CA 91941
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$1,242,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,558 sq ft
4410 Shade Rd, La Mesa, CA 91941
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$815,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,610 sq ft
833 W Chase Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

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Market trends in 91941, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

6 days MoM

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Well maintained, mid-century ranch-style house at the end of the street. Property is on a large lot that backs to a hillside and is located on the north side of Mount Helix. Home could use upgrades throughout. Master bedroom is located on the...
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Sale history for 1221 EMERALD HEIGHTS Rd

Date

Event

Price

CRMLS #180035153

Aug 29, 2018

Sold

$650,000

$324/sq ft

Jul 30, 2018

Pending

—

Jul 30, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jul 23, 2018

Price Changed

$649,900

$323/sq ft

Jun 28, 2018

Listed

$649,900

$323/sq ft

Jun 28, 2018

Listed

$697,000

$347/sq ft

+13

Public Records

Dec 26, 2000

Sold

$120,000

$60/sq ft

CRMLS #2000700

Sep 6, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Feb 16, 2000

Listed

$144,000

$72/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,534 (−0.6%)

$271,308 + $468,272

$739,580

2024

$8,588 (+2.7%)

$265,989 + $459,091

$725,080

2023

$8,366 (+1.6%)

$260,774 + $450,090

$710,864

2022

$8,236 (+1.4%)

$255,661 + $441,265

$696,926

2021

$8,123 (+1.1%)

$250,649 + $432,613

$683,262

2020

$8,035 (+1.3%)

$245,735 + $424,131

$669,866

2019

$7,934 (+392.8%)

$243,216 + $419,783

$662,999

2018

$1,610 (+1.4%)

$238,448 + $411,552

$650,000

2017

$1,587 (+4.3%)

$48,889 + $84,380

$133,269

2016

$1,522 (+0.6%)

$48,889 + $84,380

$133,269

2015

$1,513 (+2.0%)

$47,931 + $82,726

$130,657

2014

$1,483

$46,288 + $79,888

$126,176

2013

$1,482 (+5.4%)

$46,288 + $79,888

$126,176

2012

$1,406 (+2.3%)

$46,079 + $79,527

$125,606

2011

$1,374 (+2.3%)

$45,176 + $77,968

$123,144

2010

$1,343

$44,291 + $76,440

$120,731

2009

$1,344 (+5.6%)

$43,960 + $75,869

$119,829

2008

$1,274

$44,065 + $76,050

$120,115

Tax history for 1221 EMERALD HEIGHTS Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,534 (−0.6%)

$271,308 + $468,272

$739,580

2024

$8,588 (+2.7%)

$265,989 + $459,091

$725,080

2023

$8,366 (+1.6%)

$260,774 + $450,090

$710,864

2022

$8,236 (+1.4%)

$255,661 + $441,265

$696,926

2021

$8,123 (+1.1%)

$250,649 + $432,613

$683,262

2020

$8,035 (+1.3%)

$245,735 + $424,131

$669,866

2019

$7,934 (+392.8%)

$243,216 + $419,783

$662,999

2018

$1,610 (+1.4%)

$238,448 + $411,552

$650,000

2017

$1,587 (+4.3%)

$48,889 + $84,380

$133,269

2016

$1,522 (+0.6%)

$48,889 + $84,380

$133,269

2015

$1,513 (+2.0%)

$47,931 + $82,726

$130,657

2014

$1,483

$46,288 + $79,888

$126,176

2013

$1,482 (+5.4%)

$46,288 + $79,888

$126,176

2012

$1,406 (+2.3%)

$46,079 + $79,527

$125,606

2011

$1,374 (+2.3%)

$45,176 + $77,968

$123,144

2010

$1,343

$44,291 + $76,440

$120,731

2009

$1,344 (+5.6%)

$43,960 + $75,869

$119,829

2008

$1,274

$44,065 + $76,050

$120,115

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

57,063

Year renovated

1973

Sq. Ft.

2,009

Year built

1973

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

4925805900

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Dec 12, 2025.

Rural Residential District

The RR Use Regulations are intended to create and enhance residential areas where agricultural use compatible with a dominant, permanent residential use is desired. Typically, the RR Use Regulations would be applied to rural or semi-rural areas where urban levels of service are not available and where large lots are desired. Various applications of the RR Use Regulations with appropriate development designators can create buffers between residential and agricultural uses, family or small farm areas, or large lot rural residential developments.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Fire house
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 10
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 12

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Propane Water Heater, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling

Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace

Heating Information
Propane, Forced Air
Has Heating

Interior Features
Levels: One

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Partial
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Stucco

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Has Patio
Pool Features: None

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Sprinklers Drip System

Property Information
Parcel Number: 4925805900
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Walk Score: 14

Utilities

Utilities Information
Propane, Water Connected

Location

Location Information
Latitude: 32.77346900
Longitude: -116.96826800
Other Subdivision Name: NORTH HELIX FOOTHILLS
Directions: THE HOME IS THE LAST HOUSE AT THE TOP OF THE HILL ON EMERALD HEIGHTS RD. CALL OR TEXT AGENT IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE FINDING IT. Cross Street: TILLING WAY.
Subdivision Name: El Cajon

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,009
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 12
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: San Diego County
APN: 4925805900
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Dec 12, 2025

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 32
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 32

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Gregg
List Agent Last Name: Phillipson

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Keller Williams Realty

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Gregg
Buyer Agent Last Name: Phillipson

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Keller Williams Realty

Around this home

Schools

Chase Avenue Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

3/10

Cajon Valley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

4/10

Grossmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

5 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

El Cajon, CA • 92020

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 7.4 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

8.7 hrs

7.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.07M – $1.30M

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Home values near 1221 EMERALD HEIGHTS Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1207 Emerald Heights Rd, El Cajon, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2619 Sq. Ft.	$1,164,580
1133 Emerald Heights Rd, El Cajon, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2381 Sq. Ft.	$1,240,147

Address	Redfin Estimate
1145 Emerald Heights Rd, El Cajon, CA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3147 Sq. Ft.	$1,247,572
1214 Emerald Heights Rd, El Cajon, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3519 Sq. Ft.	$1,723,565

Address	Redfin Estimate
1148 Emerald Heights Rd, El Cajon, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2180 Sq. Ft.	$1,286,633
1573 Kimberly Woods Dr, El Cajon, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3238 Sq. Ft.	$1,406,131

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