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    Allie Castro DRE #02096712 818-434-1282,

    Real Broker

    $599,000

    8273 Melrose Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021

    3beds
    1,643sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1945
    0.66 Square Feet Lot
    $615,600 Zestimate®
    $365/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Natural lightBackyard bursting with opportunitySolid bones
    Opportunity is knocking loud at 8273 Melrose Lane, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of El Cajon. This fixer-upper is the perfect canvas for investors, flippers, or creative homeowners eager to design their dream space from the ground up. With over 1,500 square feet of living space and a spacious .25-acre lot, this property offers endless potential to build equity and transform it into something truly special. The home features a well-laid-out floor plan filled with natural light, generous living areas, and solid bones ready to be brought back to life. Step outside and you’ll find a backyard bursting with opportunity—whether it’s a garden oasis, entertainment zone, or the perfect spot to add a pool or ADU. The property is located in an established, quiet neighborhood with easy access to parks, schools, shopping, and major freeways. This is not just a home—it’s a project with promise, a chance to turn vision into reality, and a rare find in one of East County’s most accessible communities. If you’ve got the tools, the imagination, and the drive, 8273 Melrose Lane is ready for your finishing touch.
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    Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 10:34am

    Listing Provided by:

    Allie Castro DRE #02096712 818-434-1282,

    Real Broker

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PTP2505842MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Primary Suite
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
    Features
    • Primary Suite
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,643 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 8
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Uncovered spaces: 6
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: front door
    • Pool features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 0.66 Square Feet
    • Features: Street Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 4000310100
    • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1945

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Sidewalks
    Location
    • Region: El Cajon

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $365/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $59,966
    • Annual tax amount: $1,362
    • Date on market: 8/1/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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