1470 Marline Avenue, El Cajon, California 92021, El Cajon, 92021 - 0 bed, 0 bath
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1470 Marline Avenue
El Cajon, California 92021
ACTIVE
CONDITION: TEAR DOWN
0Beds
0Baths
8,250Sq Ft
20,310Lot Size
Property Price
LIST PRICE$1,150,000
SUMMARY
Analysis of 1470 Marline Avenue, El Cajon, California 92021 is currently available with a list price of $1,150,000. The property maintains a Tear down Condition Rating (10/100), reflecting significant deferred maintenance. This property is best suited for experienced investors or developers prepared for substantial renovation work. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the El Cajon Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for Experienced Investors and Fix-and-Flip Specialists.
Condition Analysis
See Full ReportOVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Tear down
TeardownExcellent
Property is land value only, full reconstruction required.
The listing is marketed primarily for land value and redevelopment potential. It includes approved plans for four new units and explicitly mentions a demolition permit for the existing structure, which is slated for removal.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- Shovel-Ready Development
The property includes SD County-approved plans and completed engineering for four detached units, significantly reducing the entitlement timeline and project risk for developers.
- High-Density Income Potential
The project configuration of three 4-bedroom houses and one 3-bedroom ADU maximizes the utility of the 20,310 sqft lot, offering a high-yield residential income opportunity.
- Spacious Unit Design
With main units designed at 2,350 sqft each plus 2-car garages, the proposed homes are sized for family living, which commands premium rental rates or resale values in the El Cajon market.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- MLS Listing Discrepancy
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 8250, other record living area = 1296.
- Substantial Upfront Fees
The buyer must navigate approximately $114,000 in immediate soft costs for water, grading, demolition, and building permits before construction can commence.
- Demolition Requirement
The presence of an existing habitable house requires a full demolition process, adding to the initial project budget and logistical complexity compared to vacant land.
About 1470 Marline Avenue
lot currently has a habitable house on it. However, the listing is for the land including the engineering and the plans. Plan review is completed by SD County and approved. Ready to pull permits after paying approx. $80K to Helix water, $6,162 Grading permit, $7,878 Demolition permit, and approx. $20K for final building fees. Plans are to build 4 detached units; 3 houses of 4BR/2.5BA, 2,350sf each and 1 ADU of 3BR/2.5BA 1,200 sf. Each house will have a 2-car garage of 500sf. Note that there is a fence at the back and there is a second fence behind it. Property includes both fenced areas.
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Quadruplex
- Year Built
- 2026
- Lot Size
- 20,310 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 0
- Total Bathrooms
- -
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| Square foot | 8,250 | 2,031 |
| Lot Size | 20,310 | 8,814 |
| Price | $1.15M | $873.3K |
| Price per sq ft | $139 | $487 |
| Built year | 2026 | 1972 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 42 | 35 |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Sep 2, 2026
$1,150,000
$1,250,000
-8% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Price Change
Jul 29, 2026
$1,250,000
Initial Listing
Sold
Apr 14, 2023
$765,500
Public Record
Sold
Jul 20, 2010
$276,000
Public Record
Sold
Feb 12, 2010
$130,000
Public Record
Sold
Feb 12, 2010
$110,000
Public Record