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1520 Merritt Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020 — Sold $1,210,000
1520 Merritt Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020
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1520 Merritt Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020
Final sold price
SOLD$1,210,000
What sold at 1520 Merritt Dr, and for how much?
1520 Merritt Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020 sold for $1,210,000 on July 21, 2026. The property is a residential, 3 bed, 2 bath, 3,565 sq ft, built in 2008. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in San Diego County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 1520 Merritt Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $1,210,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 3 bed · 2 bath |
| Building area | 3,565 sq ft |
| Year built | 2008 |
| County | San Diego County, CA |
| APN | 514-061-20-00 |
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in San Diego County, California from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 1520 Merritt Dr, El Cajon CA 92020
Property profile
- Address
- 1520 Merritt Dr
- City / state / ZIP
- El Cajon, CA, 92020
- County
- San Diego County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 3 bed · 2 bath
- Year built
- 2008
- APN
- 514-061-20-00
Mailing address
1520 Merritt Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 06/13/2016
- Assessed value
- $671,118
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$339Calculated from a 3,565 sq ft building and $1,210,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value180%Sold price was 180% of the $671,118 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale3,690Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio9%Building footprint covers about 9% of the 40,510 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
1520 Merritt Dr, El Cajon CA 92020 changed hands as a pre-probate sale in San Diego County, California. The kind of quiet transaction that closes one family's chapter and opens the buyer's. The home closed at $1,210,000. At LeadCruncher, we work with the agents who close these sales, and we want to help you find your next pre-probate lead.
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 1520 Merritt Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020 sell for?
1520 Merritt Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020 sold for $1,210,000 on 07/21/2026.
When did 1520 Merritt Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020 sell?
The transfer of 1520 Merritt Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020 was recorded on in San Diego County, CA.
Who sold 1520 Merritt Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020?
Listing-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 1520 Merritt Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020.
Who represented the buyer of 1520 Merritt Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020?
Buyer-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 1520 Merritt Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020.
What kind of property is 1520 Merritt Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020?
1520 Merritt Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 3 bed · 2 bath. It was built in 2008.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near El Cajon?
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What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in San Diego County, California from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
Want to verify this sale yourself? The San Diego County, California recorder holds the original deed, and the references below explain the pre-probate process behind it. All of them apply in every state.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How heirs inherit property — Cornell Law
Overview of probate and how heirs or beneficiaries gain the legal authority to sell inherited real estate — the process behind most pre-probate leads.
- Intestate succession explained — Cornell Law
What happens when an owner dies without a will and property passes to next of kin by law — the most common pre-probate scenario.
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