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.
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Allie Castro DRE #02096712 818-434-1282,
Real Broker
$599,000
8273 Melrose Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021
3beds
1,643sqft
Est.:
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
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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#: PTP2505842
Originating 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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