El Cajon Real Estate

El Cajon is a vibrant and diverse city located in the San Diego County of California. With a population of just over 100,000, El Cajon is the sixth largest city in the county. The city is known for its diverse range of cultures, with over 50 languages spoken in the city.

The city is home to a variety of attractions and activities, from the El Cajon Valley Museum to the Water Conservation Garden. There are also a variety of shopping and dining options, from the historic downtown to the Parkway Plaza Mall. The city is also home to several parks and trails, including the El Cajon Mountain Park and the El Cajon Trail.

The city is also known for its excellent schools and universities, including Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College. The city also has a thriving economy, with many businesses in the area.

Overall, El Cajon is a great place to live, work, and visit. With its diverse culture, excellent schools, and thriving economy, El Cajon is a great place to call home. Whether you’re looking to buy a home or just looking for a great place to visit, El Cajon has something to offer everyone.

Newest Listings in El Cajon

$445,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018292 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Olive Hills Condominiums BLDG.

Beautifully remodeled second-story condo with No neighbors above or below. Features New flooring, fresh interior paint, New kitchen with New appliances, two New stylish bathrooms, New lighting and ceiling fans throughout. 1 car Garage with a new garage door opener plus 1 spce #F. Enjoy the community's sparkling pool, Jacuzzi and frendly neighbors! Great location Location! Less than a mile from I-8, shopping, dining, and public transportation.

1719 Pepper Dr, El Cajon

$1,095,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PTP2605630 MLS ⋅ COMING SOON Status

***COMING SOON-VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS-Beautifully updated gem with pool-Stay tuned for additional photos and details*** ***COMING SOON-VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS-Beautifully updated gem with pool-Stay tuned for additional photos and details***

1744 Shady Crest Pl, El Cajon

$815,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ PTP2605627 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Panoramic view from almost every window. El Cap feels like its next door The best of 3 custom built homes on this private drive. Freshly painted with gorgeous bamboo flooring downstairs and highest quality, damage proof, vinyl flooring upstairs. Large master bedroom with walk in closet. New FAU, clean new quality toilets, 10 ft. vaulted ceilings with fluorescent recessed lighting. The garage is insulated and drywalled. Extra parking on the side to accommodate an RV or guest parking. Covered patio just off the kitchen. Completely fenced back yard. Easy freeway access to the mountains or the beach. Just outside the city but centrally located, close to shopping and other services. Panoramic view from almost every window. El Cap feels like its next door The best of 3 custom built homes on this private drive. Freshly painted with gorgeous bamboo flooring downstairs and highest quality, damage proof, vinyl flooring upstairs. Large master bedroom with walk in closet. New FAU, clean new quality toilets, 10 ft. vaulted ceilings with fluorescent recessed lighting. The garage is insulated and drywalled. Extra parking on the side to accommodate an RV or guest parking. Covered patio just off the kitchen. Completely fenced back yard. Easy freeway access to the mountains or the beach. Just outside the city but centrally located, close to shopping and other services.

8523 Calle De Buena Fe, El Cajon

$999,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260018240 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ La Cresta Estates BLDG.

VICTORIAN ESTATE WITH GREAT SUNSET VIEWS DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH 2900 SF BUILT IN 2005 ON OVER 1/2 ACRE ALL FENCED AND USABLE CIRCLE DRIVEWAY WITH PORTE COCHERE AND 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE PLUS WORKSHOP AND HUGH 21X17 CRAFTS ROOM COULD BE 2 MORE BEDROOMS, SOLAR, MASTER BEDROOM AND ONE OTHER BEDROOM ON ENTRY LEVEL . CENTRAL AIR AND HEAT SPA FRENCH DOORS KITCHEN BOASTS ALL STAINLESS APPLIANCES 4 DOOR FRIDGE WITH ICE AND WATER GRANITE COUNTERTOPS FULL PANTRY EAT IN KITCHEN ALSO FULL DINING ROOM LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM WITH WASHER AND DRYER INCLUDED VA AND FHA TERMS OK PAID FOR SOLAR

1249 La Cresta Blvd, El Cajon

$1,274,500

6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 260018232 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Rare dual living opportunity in San Diego! This vacant property features two spacious, completely detached homes on one lot: Front home is a single-story 3BR/2BA. Rear home is a spacious two story 3BR/2.5 BA. Perfect for an owner occupant wanting to live in one and rent out the other to cover the mortgage, for multi-generational families needing independent space with ultimate privacy. No shared walls! Both are delivered 100% vacant --move right in! Incredible setup with completely separate gas, electric and SOLAR for each home! Total room count reflects both homes combined. This exceptional property features two beautifully maintained homes, each offering privacy, comfort, and modern upgrades. The SINGLE-STORY home boasts a spacious living room with a vaulted ceiling and was tastefully remodeled approximately eight years ago. The TWO-STORY home has been recently remodeled and features two walk-in closets, a large, covered patio, and a generously sized private backyard. Both homes are light and bright, featuring gas appliances, dual-pane windows, and attached 2-car garages with new garage doors and openers. Newer roofs (approximately 8 years old) and INDIVIDUAL SOLAR SYSTEMS help reduce electricity costs. Each home enjoys its own separately fenced backyard, while the entire property is fully enclosed with an electronic driveway gate, providing added privacy and security. The front yard showcases attractive low-water, low-maintenance landscaping. Ideally located within walking distance to schools, shopping, downtown El Cajon, and the transit center, this property also offers easy access to Interstate 8 and the greater San Diego area. Best of all, you're just approximately 15 minutes from the beach!

386-90 Richardson Ave, El Cajon

$320,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ PTP2605610 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Villa Grigio BLDG.

Welcome to this charming upstairs 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo, perfectly situated in a prime central location! Tucked away on the end of the building with only one shared wall, this home offers added privacy and a quiet setting. Inside, youll find laminate flooring throughout and a well-maintained interior in great condition. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient breakfast barperfect for casual dining and entertaining. Home features a full-size stackable washer and dryer. This home also includes one reserved parking space for added convenience. The gated community offers fantastic amenities including a sparkling pool, barbecue area, and clubhouseideal for relaxing or hosting friends and family. A wonderful opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for a move-in ready home in a highly desirable location! Welcome to this charming upstairs 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo, perfectly situated in a prime central location! Tucked away on the end of the building with only one shared wall, this home offers added privacy and a quiet setting. Inside, youll find laminate flooring throughout and a well-maintained interior in great condition. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient breakfast barperfect for casual dining and entertaining. Home features a full-size stackable washer and dryer. This home also includes one reserved parking space for added convenience. The gated community offers fantastic amenities including a sparkling pool, barbecue area, and clubhouseideal for relaxing or hosting friends and family. A wonderful opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for a move-in ready home in a highly desirable location!

800 N Mollison, Unit 43, El Cajon

$698,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018218 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

If you value peace and tranquility, look no further. Located at the top of the sought-after, gated community of West Village in the Singing Hills area, this 1-level beautiful home is surrounded by picturesque hills & panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Enter this 2 BR, 2 BA home & find cathedral ceilings above an open, bright floor plan with custom wood shutters throughout, gas fireplace, ceiling fan & tile floors. Entertain in a beautifully appointed adjacent kitchen w' stone counters, recessed lights & door to patio. Double doors open to a Master BR with high ceilings, dual mirrored closet doors & door to patio. Upgraded master BA features beautiful stone counters, large skylight, enclosed commode & shower with built-in seat for relaxation & comfort. The second BR offers wall-to-wall carpeting, wood shutters & length-of-the-room mirrored closet doors. The second BA boasts a full tub/shower & was upgraded with stone counters & beautiful cabinetry. A separate interior laundry Rm has storage cabinets, shelves & options for a gas or electric dryer. An oversize 2-car garage features storage shelves, cabinets & overhead storage. Newer A/C system was installed 5 years ago. Rear patio offers beautiful daytime & breathtaking nighttime evening light views. Amenities include pool, Jacuzzi, cabana, large open green areas, BBQ, Gazebo w' views & gated RV parking. Hidden amongst the beautiful hills of east county, West Village is minutes from green golf fairways & the energy centers of downtown Rancho San Diego. Come see this beauty on the top of the hill and fall in love.

1285 Buttonwood Ct, El Cajon

$1,199,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260018205 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Opportunity knocks in the Shadow Hills neighborhood of Mt. Helix - an incredible chance to renovate, personalize & create your dream home. Custom built in 1969 & offered for the first time by its original owner, this single-story ranch sits on a private 1-acre lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. The home offers a spacious dining room & living room with fireplace, ideal for entertaining. The kitchen features abundant cabinet & counter space, a breakfast bar for casual seating & offers excellent potential for expansion. The primary bedroom includes an en-suite bath & provides views of the pool & mountains. Three additional bedrooms provide versatile space for a growing family, guests, or a home office. One bedroom is currently configured as an office off the primary suite, offering flexibility to be converted back to a bedroom, expanded into a larger primary bathroom, or reimagined as a spacious walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a laundry room with half bath, owned solar, a pool & spa with expansive patio space & a 2-car garage and a large driveway for RV parking & multiple vehicles. An outbuilding provides potential for a workshop or extra storage. Additional features include a newer dual-zoned HVAC system & a durable concrete tile roof. The low-maintenance grounds feature mature plumeria, hibiscus & a citrus grove with grapefruit, orange & lemon trees. Shadow Hills is a well-established, peaceful community in the scenic hills of Mt. Helix, known for its larger lots, privacy & sweeping valley view - yet still conveniently located near shopping & freeway access.

11701 Shadow Valley Rd, El Cajon

$4,700,000

22 Beds ⋅ 20 Baths ⋅ 260018202 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Northwinds Apartments is a 20-unit garden community at 340 Orlando Street in El Cajon, fully gated and built around a lush, meticulously maintained central courtyard. The property is 100% occupied with long resident tenure, averaging nearly four and a half years, and offers 18 one bedroom homes at 550 square feet and two two bedroom homes at 750 square feet, each with a private patio and generous storage. Eleven garages, nine with direct courtyard access, and ample additional gated parking serve the community. Built in 1977 and well maintained since, every unit shows in strong condition with quartz or granite countertops, and finish levels leave room for a moderate value-add program on turns. Central water heaters were replaced within the last five to six years. Gross rents sit roughly 11% below market, giving the next owner a clear path to income growth on an already stabilized asset in one of San Diego County's tightest rental submarkets.

340 Orlando St, El Cajon

$399,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PTP2605602 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhome in the heart of El Cajon! This move-in-ready home features an open and functional floor plan, spacious bedrooms, updated finishes, and in-unit laundry. Enjoy two assigned parking spaces, a community pool, and a convenient location close to shopping, dining, schools, and easy freeway access. A perfect opportunity for first-time buyers or investors looking for a low-maintenance property in a desirable community. Beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhome in the heart of El Cajon! This move-in-ready home features an open and functional floor plan, spacious bedrooms, updated finishes, and in-unit laundry. Enjoy two assigned parking spaces, a community pool, and a convenient location close to shopping, dining, schools, and easy freeway access. A perfect opportunity for first-time buyers or investors looking for a low-maintenance property in a desirable community.

481 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon

$849,900

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2607015 MLS ⋅ COMING SOON Status

Welcome home to 12446 Skyhigh Cout in El Cajon! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath 1,930 square foot single story home is the perfect opportunity for your buyers. Natural light floods the interior spaces creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac on over a half acre lot, the backyard is a blank slate to create your own perfect oasis, add a pool or even an ADU. No HOA or Mello Roos plus added solar and Tesla PowerWalls help keep your monthly costs down. Nestled in a serene and quiet neighborhood but close to freeways, shopping, dining, schools and everything that San Diego has to offer. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Welcome home to 12446 Skyhigh Cout in El Cajon! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath 1,930 square foot single story home is the perfect opportunity for your buyers. Natural light floods the interior spaces creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac on over a half acre lot, the backyard is a blank slate to create your own perfect oasis, add a pool or even an ADU. No HOA or Mello Roos plus added solar and Tesla PowerWalls help keep your monthly costs down. Nestled in a serene and quiet neighborhood but close to freeways, shopping, dining, schools and everything that San Diego has to offer. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!

12446 Skyhigh Ct, El Cajon

$699,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018192 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Incredible value in El Cajon! Private cul-de-sac location with mountain views and 13k lot. This classic, charming 3-bedroom, 2 bath home has newer dual paned windows, roof and original hardwood floors. Central Air conditioning and a covered rear patio to stay cool. Large pie shaped lot with multiple fruit trees. Big lots like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find, making this an exceptional opportunity to own a property with room to grow. Conveniently located with quick access to Interstate 8, Highway 52, Highway 67, and State Route 125.

1101 Cresthill Pl, El Cajon

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