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552 Van Houten Ave
552 Van Houten Ave,
El Cajon,
CA
92020
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About 552 Van Houten Ave El Cajon, CA 92020
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552 Van Houten Ave is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92020 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cajon Valley Union attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Instalaciones de lavandería
Apartment Features
- Acceso a Internet de alta velocidad
- Libre de humo
- Lavavajillas
Location
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A suburb of San Diego, El Cajon is a scenic city nestled in a valley and surrounded by mountainous terrain, nicknamed “The Box” for its secluded feel. Located about 17 miles east of Downtown San Diego, El Cajon is an ideal choice for commuters. Residents have easy access to public bus routes, Interstate 8, and Highways 125 and 52. In addition to job opportunities in San Diego, there are so many shopping, dining, and entertainment options as well.
El Cajun resides near Mission Trails Regional Park and Harry Griffen Park, so outdoor adventure is always around the corner. Locals can shop the 170 stores at Parkway Plaza, watch the annual Air Show San Diego event at Gillespie Field, try their luck at the Sycuan Casino, or catch some air at Kennedy Skate Park. Residents appreciate the community events in Downtown El Cajon, such as the weekly Cajun Classic Cruise, the summertime Dinner and a Concert Series, the annual HauntFest, America on Main, and the Mother Goose Parade.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 18.8 mi |
552 Van Houten Ave is within 10 minutes or 5.7 miles from Grossmont College. It is also near Cuyamaca College and San Diego State University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
742 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
460 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
532 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,175 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-1
21 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in El Cajon include El Cajon Transit Center, located 1.0 mile from 552 Van Houten Ave. 552 Van Houten Ave is near San Diego International, located 16.1 miles or 24 minutes away.
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 21 min | 15.1 mi |
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Drive: | 22 min | 15.3 mi |
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Drive: | 30 min | 22.1 mi |
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Drive: | 38 min | 29.1 mi |
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Drive: | 42 min | 32.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 24 min | 16.1 mi |
Time and distance from 552 Van Houten Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
552 Van Houten Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Eucalyptus County Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi |
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Lonny Brewer County Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
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Mt. Helix Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.2 mi |
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Damon Lane County Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.2 mi |
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Heritage of the Americas Museum
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi |
552 Van Houten Ave has 5 parks within 5.7 miles, including Mt. Helix Park, Damon Lane County Park, and Eucalyptus County Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 5.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.1 mi |
552 Van Houten Ave has 3 hospitals within 6.1 miles, the nearest is Grossmont Hospital which is 3.0 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 15.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 20.9 mi |
552 Van Houten Ave is 15.2 miles from San Diego Naval Air Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including USMC Air Station Miramar.
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552 Van Houten Ave
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