Welcome to your El Cajon oasis! This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and functionality—complete with a sparkling, resurfaced pool and a spacious detached 2-car garage ideal for hobbies, storage, or even a jam session. Remodeled in 2016, the home features a stunning open-concept layout with a sunken living room, stylish dining area, and a chef-worthy kitchen outfitted with stainless steel appliances, a sleek drop-down hood, and modern finishes throughout. Both bathrooms have been tastefully renovated with new tile, cabinetry, lighting, and fixtures. Pride of ownership truly shines with recent updates including fresh interior and exterior paint, new flooring in the bedrooms, upgraded electrical panel, partial new fencing, and the installation of a pool fence for added peace of mind. The seller even invested in premium Raleigh St. Augustine grass for a lush, green lawn. Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of a friendly neighborhood that hosts an annual 4th of July parade, quiet streets with minimal through traffic, and little free libraries sprinkled throughout. It’s not uncommon to see neighbors out walking their dogs or chatting in the evenings. Plus, you’re just 10–15 minutes from local hiking trails and have ample street parking for guests. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready pool home in one of El Cajon’s most welcoming communities!Recent upgrades & features: Pool was resurfaced with new equipment. New interior and exterior paint. Replaced carpet in bedrooms with flooring Last year we emptied the pool and had our pool service company complete an acid wash on the pool including sanding it down. 10-15 minutes away from hiking trails Ample street parking
Sold for $780,000 on 08/07/25
$780,000
797 Laguna Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
3beds
1,164sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$779,800 Zestimate®
$670/sqft
$3,929 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 07, 2025 at 04:19pm
Listed by:
Joe OMeara DRE #01422229 619-925-1972,
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Bought with:
Michelle O'Neill, DRE #02120120
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250032869
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Other/Remarks
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: N/K
- Laundry: Gas
Features
- Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Kitchen Open to Family Rm
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,164
- Total interior livable area: 1,164 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Fencing: Full,Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountains/Hills
Lot
- Size: 6,098 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 4924420100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: El Cajon
- Subdivision: EL CAJON
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$779,800