Welcome to your Winter Gardens Estate! This beautifully maintained 2,639sqft residence offers 3 spacious bedrooms plus a dedicated office, 2.5 bathrooms, and an expansive 3-car garage with additional Covered RV parking. Situated on a generous 0.63-acre view lot (27,442 sq ft), this property features a sparkling pool, jacuzzi, outdoor living area with covered patio, mature fruit trees, and so much more. Originally built in 1984, the home has been thoughtfully updated over the years. Notable upgrades include dual-pane windows, a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, walk-in pantry, Pergo wood flooring and tile throughout, an updated primary bathroom with dual closets, and a surround sound system that extends to the patio. The property is equipped with a Generac generator, pool solar heating. The pool was replastered in 2019.The resort-style backyard is perfect for entertaining and includes a large, covered patio, fully fenced pool area, outdoor bathroom with shower and storage, built-in BBQ, and a palapa wet bar. Additional features include: Updated electrical panel, Hardwired security system, New furnace (2025), New Central AC (2023) Insulated garage doors, Whole house fan. Central vacuum system, an abundance of storage space. Expansive RV parking with two clean-outs and 50-amp hookups with Outdoor wet bar and multiple storage sheds. Enjoy peaceful moments in the lower yard surrounded by fruit trees including lemon, lime, tangerine, orange, and grapefruit. Room for all your toys and even room to build an ADU. This is more than a home—it's a private retreat with everything you need to live, relax, and entertain in style.
Sold for $1,275,000 on 07/16/25
$1,275,000
8540 Melrose Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021
3beds
2,639sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
0.63 Acres Lot
$1,269,500 Zestimate®
$483/sqft
$4,995 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 16, 2025 at 05:27pm
Listed by:
Amy Jean Young DRE #02158978 619-843-1260,
Mission Realty Group
Bought with:
Jorge Murillo, DRE #02038407
1st Choice Home Team
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250028781
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air Unit, Energy Star
Cooling
- Central Forced Air, Energy Star, High Efficiency, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Refrigerator, Vacuum/Central, Washer, Self Cleaning Oven, Barbecue, Built-In, Electric Cooking
- Laundry: Electric, Gas, Gas & Electric Dryer HU
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,639
- Total interior livable area: 2,639 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Attached, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Three Door, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: Below Ground, Private, Solar Heat, Heated, Fenced
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private w/Pool
- Fencing: Full,Gate,Excellent Condition
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 3970505400
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE
- Special conditions: N/K
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Flat Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: El Cajon
- Subdivision: Wintergarden (322)
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cal Vet,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
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Estimated market value
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