Seller's Agent in 2026
Christine Menezes
Real Broker
(619) 845-4951
34 Total Sales
797 Lemon Ave El Cajon, CA 92020
El Cajon Area
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,403
Sq Ft
6,098
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Living Room
- Laundry Room
- No HOA
- Recessed Lighting
- Central Air
About This Home
As of July 2026With no HOA nor Mello-Roos, this single-story spacious corner lot home in the heart of El Cajon, is one of those homes that makes the whole street look good. A fresh exterior paint job gives it standout curb appeal, and from the front porch you can soak in stunning mountain views, the kind of charm and character that's hard to come by. Inside you'll find a bright, thoughtfully designed space for both everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite is a true retreat, complete with it’s ensuite bathroom, a cozy fireplace and a spacious walk-in closet, and exit to the back deck. It's positioned slightly apart from the other three bedrooms for that extra layer of privacy. One of the guest bedrooms features its own direct backyard access, freshly carpet cleaned, making this a fantastic setup for multi-generational living, a home office, or a rental opportunity, thereby adding incredible flexibility to an already versatile floor plan. The kitchen features granite countertops, and throughout the home you'll find recessed lighting, dual pane windows, and vinyl wood flooring. Additional highlights include central A/C and heat, a dedicated laundry room, water softener, reverse osmosis water system, and solar panels on both the main home and the back structure which will keep energy costs low year round. Out back, a large wooden deck and fire pit set the scene for outstanding outdoor entertaining. The generous lot offers ample space to park a small RV, boat, or additional vehicles, a rare and valuable feature in today's market. The detached back structure is more than just a shed, it has a covered roof, electricity, an entrance door, and a window, with water and plumbing nearby. The potential here is extraordinary: home office, guest suite, workshop, or a drive-up garage conversion. ADU possibilities are very real, and the seller has blueprints from a completed 2012 remodel that included new electrical and plumbing. Location is the cherry on top! Just five minutes to Downtown El Cajon, roughly twenty minutes to Downtown San Diego and the Airport, with easy access to I-8, CA-94, and SR-125. Harry Griffen Dog Park, Tuttle Park, and Renette Park are all close by, as is Parkway Plaza-East County's premier shopping destination. Situated within the Cajon Valley Union School District and the highly regarded Grossmont Union High School District, this home is ideally positioned for families. Comfort, flexibility, and value all. Come see it for yourself.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Real Broker Brokerage Phone: 619-845-4951 License #02203279 Listed on: 05/23/2026
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1946
Lot Details
- 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
- Front Yard
- Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 1,403 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Recessed Lighting
- Living Room
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Parking
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
- 4 Parking Spaces
- 2 Carport Spaces
Outdoor Features
- Exterior Lighting
Utilities
- Central Air
- No Heating
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Laundry Facilities
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Tract Number 1636
- Assessor Parcel Number 4920122600
- $347 per year additional tax assessments
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 23, 2026
Closed on
Jun 26, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Christine Menezes
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Lydia Zatorski
Real Broker
List Price
$824,999
Sold Price
$805,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,999
-2.42%
Views
94
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.52%
Original Mortgage
$603,750
Outstanding Balance
$603,750
Interest Rate
6.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$212,814
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 21, 2023
Closed on
Feb 24, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Doug Canaris
Coldwell Banker West
Buyer's Agent
Jacob Yeagle
Michael Alves
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$768,000
Premium/Discount to List
$19,000
2.54%
Views
150
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.45%
Original Mortgage
$785,664
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 3, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$490,050
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 7, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$373,500
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 17, 2012
Closed on
Mar 23, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mark Kniffing
Coldwell Banker West
Buyer's Agent
Norma Scantlin
Parkway Real Estate
List Price
$319,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-4.39%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.11%
Original Mortgage
$311,557
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 16, 2011
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 26, 2011
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 3, 2011
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 19, 2011
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 24, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Interest Rate
5.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 2, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,850
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 29, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,850
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 13, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 30, 1990
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 13, 1988
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 15, 1985
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $805,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $768,000 | California Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Pacific Coast Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Grant Deed | $373,500 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Grant Deed | $305,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| Grant Deed | $158,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Corporate Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Trustee Deed | $208,967 | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $520,000 | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $210,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $135,000 | First American Title | |
| Deed | $139,400 | -- | |
| Deed | $110,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $85,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $603,750 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $794,653 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $785,664 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $491,950 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $490,050 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $487,900 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $480,000 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $383,505 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $373,500 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $311,557 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $265,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $192,850 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $20,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $145,400 | VA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2026 07/01/26 | Sold | $805,000 | -2.4% | $574 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/01/2026 06/01/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/23/2026 05/23/26 | For Sale | $824,999 | +7.4% | $588 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/27/2023 03/27/23 | Sold | $768,000 | +2.5% | $547 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/18/2023 02/18/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/12/2023 02/12/23 | For Sale | $749,000 | 0.0% | $534 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/08/2023 02/08/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/21/2023 01/21/23 | For Sale | $749,000 | +145.6% | $534 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/06/2012 04/06/12 | Sold | $305,000 | -4.4% | $217 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/07/2012 03/07/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/17/2012 01/17/12 | For Sale | $319,000 | -- | $227 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,705 | $815,005 | $458,238 | $356,767 |
| 2025 | $9,705 | $799,025 | $449,253 | $349,772 |
| 2024 | $10,038 | $783,359 | $440,445 | $342,914 |
| 2023 | $5,552 | $422,994 | $237,829 | $185,165 |
| 2022 | $5,415 | $422,994 | $237,829 | $185,165 |
| 2021 | $5,351 | $414,701 | $233,166 | $181,535 |
| 2020 | $5,229 | $410,450 | $230,776 | $179,674 |
| 2019 | $4,845 | $402,402 | $226,251 | $176,151 |
| 2018 | $4,765 | $394,513 | $221,815 | $172,698 |
| 2017 | $30 | $386,778 | $217,466 | $169,312 |
| 2016 | $4,513 | $379,195 | $213,202 | $165,993 |
| 2015 | $4,490 | $373,500 | $210,000 | $163,500 |
| 2014 | $3,749 | $312,511 | $122,955 | $189,556 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Christine Menezes
-
Lydia Zatorski
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Lydia Zatorski
Real Broker
1 Total Sale
-
Doug Canaris
Seller's Agent in 2023
Doug Canaris
Coldwell Banker West
(619) 303-3399
32 Total Sales
-
J
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Jacob Yeagle
Michael Alves
-
Mark Kniffing
Seller's Agent in 2012
Mark Kniffing
Coldwell Banker West
(619) 441-5760
28 Total Sales
-
Norma Scantlin
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Norma Scantlin
Parkway Real Estate
(619) 518-8270
4 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: PTP2603892
APN: 492-012-26
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