$1,275,000
SOLD JUL 16, 2025

8540 Melrose Ln El Cajon, CA 92021

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,639 Sq Ft
27,443 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$483 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Heated Pool and Spa
  • Gated Parking
  • Retreat
  • Covered RV Parking
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Young

Mission Realty Group License #02158978 Listed on: 05/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jorge Murillo

1st Choice Home Team License #02038407

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 27,442 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Fence is in excellent condition
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Three Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Gated Parking
  • Covered RV Parking

Home Design

  • Flat Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,639 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Built-In Features
  • Whole House Fan
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer

Pool

  • Solar Heated Pool and Spa
  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Schools

  • Lakeside Union School District Elementary And Middle School
  • Grossmont Union High School District

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Air Conditioning
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Separate Water Meter

Additional Features

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating
  • Outdoor Grill

Community Details

  • Mountainous Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 397-050-54-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0.63 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Melrose Pl
  • Neighborhood: Wintergarden
  • Supplement: 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.
  • LP / Sq Ft: 473.66
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 483.14
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 483.14
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1984
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Refrigerator, Vacuum/Central, Washer, Self Cleaning Oven, Barbecue, Built-In, Electric Cooking
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room, Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Bonus Room, Breakfast Area, Den, Dining Area, Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, Formal Entry, Great Room, Master Retreat, MBR Entry Level, Office, Optional Bedrooms, Retreat, Game Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Entry, Family Kitchen, Foyer, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X15
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room, Inside
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2639
  • Total Bathrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full, Gate, Excellent Condition
  • Pool: Below Ground, Private, Solar Heat, Heated, Fenced
  • Roof: Flat Tile
  • Spa: Private w/Pool

Garage/Parking

  • Parking for RV: Covered, Gated, Hook-ups
  • Garage Details: Attached, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Three Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway, Oversized
  • Parking Spaces Total: 9

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air, Energy Star, High Efficiency, Whole House Fan
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas, Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit, Energy Star
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

  • School District URL: http://www.guhsd.net/
  • Elementary School: Lakeside Union School District
  • Elementary School Website: https://www.lsusd.net/
  • High School: Grossmont Union High School District
  • Middle School Url: https://www.lsusd.net/
  • Middle School: Lakeside Union School District

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .5 to 1 AC
  • Site: Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Topography: Mountainous, Rolling
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 397-050-54-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 27442
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.63
  • Map Code Column: B
  • Map Code Page: 1232
  • Map Code Row: 7

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2025
Closed on
Jun 24, 2025
Sold by
Pittman Family Trust and Pittman Paul L
Bought by
Carlos David and Yousif Silvana H
Seller's Agent
Amy Young
Mission Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Jorge Murillo
1st Choice Home Team
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
2%
Views
146
Current Estimated Value
$1,222,488

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$52,512
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.28%
Original Mortgage
$1,083,750
Outstanding Balance
$1,080,989
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$147,192

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2012
Sold by
Pittman Paul L and Pittman Kay A
Bought by
Pittman Paul L and Pittman Kay A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 1998
Sold by
Kroeger Richard J and Kroeger Jennifer L
Bought by
Pittman Paul L and Pittman Kay C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$194,000
Interest Rate
6.8%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,275,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $324,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,083,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $194,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Sold $1,275,000 +2.0% $483 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $474 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

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 $6,702 $517,167 $142,096 $375,071
2024 $6,702 $507,027 $139,310 $367,717
2023 $6,454 $497,086 $136,579 $360,507
2022 $6,332 $487,340 $133,901 $353,439
2021 $6,247 $477,785 $131,276 $346,509
2020 $6,141 $472,886 $129,930 $342,956
2019 $6,025 $463,615 $127,383 $336,232
2018 $5,908 $454,526 $124,886 $329,640
2017 $822 $445,615 $122,438 $323,177
2016 $5,604 $436,879 $120,038 $316,841
2015 $5,569 $430,317 $118,235 $312,082
2014 $5,304 $421,888 $115,919 $305,969
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250028781

San Diego MLS

APN: 397-050-54

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