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Property Description
Prime Commercial Corner Lot in the Heart of El Cajon! Exceptional opportunity to own a highly visible corner property located at the signalized intersection of 1st Street and Greenfield Drive. Zoned C36 General Commercial, this versatile property sits on a spacious 11,204 Sq Ft lot (.26 acres) and offers outstanding potential for investors, owner-users, and developers alike. The property currently features an approximately 880 Sq Ft office building and includes attached development plans available in the documents section. Proposed plans consist of a commercial unit on the ground floor with two residential units above, creating an ideal mixed-use opportunity in a high-demand location. Excellent street frontage, strong traffic exposure, and convenient access to major freeways, retail, and surrounding businesses make this a strategic investment with long-term upside. Rare chance to capitalize on flexible commercial zoning in one of El Cajon's growing commercial corridors.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1256 N 1st St
General
- Price: $1,000,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Business
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: PTP2603575
- Updated: 5/9/2026
- Days on Market: 4 days
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Location
- County: San Diego
- Driving Directions: Greenfield Dr to N 1st
Structural Information
- # Buildings: 1
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Building Size: 880
- Square Feet: 880
- Year Built: 1952
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Lot Description: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,136
- Expenses: $250
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 4840914200
Listed by Realty Executives Dillon, RafiGorges
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Schools
Schools serving 1256 N 1st St
School Districts:Cajon Valley Union Elementary School District, Grossmont Union High School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Magnolia Elementary School, El Cajon, CA 650 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon, CA 92021 | PK-5 | 0.6 mi |
Greenfield Middle School, El Cajon, CA 1495 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon, CA 92021 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
El Cajon Valley High School 1035 East Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1256 N 1st St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/09/2026
Listed
$1,000,000
135.29%
MLS
10/27/2020
Sold
$425,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1256 N 1st St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,671
—
$460,031
2%
2024
$6,671
3%
$451,012
2%
2023
$6,475
2%
$442,170
2%
2022
$6,335
2%
$433,500
2%
2021
$6,241
-2%
$425,000
-3%
2020
$6,363
8%
$440,000
10%
2019
$5,896
9%
$400,000
10%
2018
$5,409
2%
$364,140
2%
2017
$5,292
4%
$357,000
2%
2016
$5,073
113%
$350,000
166%
2015
$2,380
2%
$131,802
2%
2014
$2,337
6%
$129,221
—
2013
$2,205
—
$128,638
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1256 N 1st Street, El Cajon, CA 92021 (MLS# PTP2603575) is a Business property. 1256 N 1st Street is currently listed for $1,000,000 and was received on May 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 1256 N 1st Street? Do you have questions about finding other Business real estate for sale in El Cajon? You can browse all El Cajon real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

