$599,000
PENDING

8273 Melrose Ln El Cajon, CA 92021

Estimated payment $3,394/month

Total Views 1,656
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,643 Sq Ft
$365 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room
  • El Capitan High School Rated A-
  • Living Room
  • Central Air

About This Home

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 .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.

Listing Agent

Allison Castro

Real Broker Brokerage Phone: 818-434-1282 License #02096712 Listed on: 08/01/2025

Real Broker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,362

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 6 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available

Interior Spaces

  • 1,643 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • No Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 1247
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4000310100

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,362

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: No
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 4000310100
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1643.00
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: front door
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 364.58
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Suite

Exterior Features

  • Fence: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 6.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: No
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Grossmont Union

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Level with Street
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 0.66

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 0.6600 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 001247

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2025 $1,362 $61,164 $31,851 $29,313
2024 $1,362 $59,966 $31,227 $28,739
2023 $1,308 $58,791 $30,615 $28,176
2022 $1,261 $57,639 $30,015 $27,624
2021 $1,338 $56,510 $29,427 $27,083
2020 $1,290 $55,932 $29,126 $26,806
2019 $1,270 $54,836 $28,555 $26,281
2018 $1,121 $53,762 $27,996 $25,766
2017 $591 $52,709 $27,448 $25,261
2016 $1,008 $51,676 $26,910 $24,766
2015 $996 $50,900 $26,506 $24,394
2014 $984 $49,904 $25,987 $23,917
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2025 08/01/25 For Sale $599,000 -- $365 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity Natl Ttl San Diego
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title Of San Diego
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $552,000 New Conventional
Closed $396,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $320,000 New Conventional
Closed $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $125,000 Unknown
Closed $35,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $85,000 New Conventional
Closed $232,500 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $285,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PTP2505842

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 400-031-01