El Cajon, CA 92021 8273 Melrose Lane

Presented By: Allie Castro with Real Broker; 818-434-1282
  • California Regional MLS (CRMLS) - 25 - CA
  • MLS# PTP2505842
  • 08/01/2025
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  • Beds • 3
  • Baths • 2
  • SQFT • 1,643
  • Garage • 2

Home Details

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.
Presented By: Allie Castro with Real Broker; 818-434-1282

Interior Features for 8273 Melrose Lane

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms3

Bathrooms

Total Baths2

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceAssessor
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Basement (Y/N)No
Common WallsNoCommonWalls
Fireplace FeaturesNone
Fireplace Y/NNo
Heating Y/NNo
Interior AmenitiesPrimarySuite
Laundry FeaturesGasDryerHookup
Total Stories1

Other Rooms

Entry Level1

General for 8273 Melrose Lane

Additional Parcels Y/NNo
Attached Garage No
Carport Y/NNo
CityEl Cajon
Community FeaturesSidewalks
CoolingCentralAir
CountySan Diego
DirectionsGPS
Entry Locationfront door
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces2.0
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HOA Fee$0.0
High School DistrictGrossmont Union
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
LevelsOne
Listing TermsCash, Conventional
Lot Size Square Feet0.66
Lot Size UnitsSquareFeet
MLS Area92021 - El Cajon
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy TypeOwner
Open Parking Spaces6.0
Pool FeaturesNone
PostalCityEL CAJON
Property Attached Y/NNo
Property Sub Type AdditionalSingleFamilyResidence
Property SubtypeSingleFamilyResidence
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
Senior Community Y/NNo
Special Listing ConditionsStandard
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories Count1
ViewNone
Year Built1945
Year Built SourceAssessor
ZoningR-1:SINGLE FAM-RES

Exterior for 8273 Melrose Lane

Crops Included Y/NNo
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot FeaturesStreetLevel
Lot Size Acres0.0
Lot Size Area0.66
Lot Size SourceAssessor
Parking FeaturesGarage
Private PoolNo
SpaNo
Total Parking8.0
Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

Price History

Hal Schlegel

Broker Associate
Price $599,000
MLS#PTP2505842
List Date 08/01/2025
Property Type Single Family
Phone 714.742.6515
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