Date:
October 27, 2026 05
To: Board of Supervisors
Title
Adopt Resolution to Sell Approximately 11.71 Acres on Cottonwood Avenue and Authorize Public Auction, Declare Approximately 12 Acres on Magnolia Avenue Surplus, Authorize Notice of Availability and Approve CEQA Exemption (District: 2)
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Overview
On December 3, 2013 (18), the Board of Supervisors (Board) declared County of San Diego (County) Parcel Number 2013-0091-A (Property 1) surplus to County needs. Property 1 is further identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 381-051-17 and consists of approximately 11.71 acres of vacant land located on Cottonwood Avenue in the City of Santee (City). Over the years, the property has been offered for sale several times but has never sold. Most recently, a public auction on March 20, 2026, resulted in no bids. Staff conducted an after-action review and noted opportunities to refine the appraisal approach and adjust certain sale terms that may have been less attractive to buyers in the current real estate market.
A new appraisal was performed, and the updated value is a range between $7.8 million and $8.7 million, compared to the previous value of $15 million in 2025. The appraisal factors in current market conditions, the preservation of the property’s natural drainage feature, updates to City’s requirements regarding allowable dwelling units, and development requirements imposed by the affordable housing covenant required by the California Surplus Land Act (SLA).
Additionally, an approximately 12-acre portion of APN 381-050-81, located at 9200 Magnolia Avenue in the City, further identified as County Parcel Number 2023-0036 C – D, has been determined to be excess to County use. The approximately 22 +/- acre property (Remainder Parcel) is located east of the Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility and west of Magnolia Avenue. The northern approximately 3.5 acres includes the historic Polo Barn, which is currently being used by the Santee Hist...
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