El Cajon Homes with Single Family Residence Subtype

Welcome to El Cajon, a vibrant city located in the heart of San Diego County, California. Known for its rich history, diverse culture, and beautiful landscapes, El Cajon offers a unique blend of urban amenities and suburban charm.

If you're looking for a place to call home in El Cajon, you'll find a variety of options, including single-family residences. These homes are perfect for families, couples, and individuals looking for a cozy and private living space. With the subtype "True," you can expect to find homes that are specifically designated as single-family residences, ensuring a sense of community and tranquility.

El Cajon's real estate market offers a range of single-family homes to suit different preferences and budgets. Whether you're looking for a modern and stylish property or a more traditional and cozy home, you'll find options that cater to your needs. From spacious yards to modern amenities, El Cajon's single-family residences have something for everyone.

Living in El Cajon means enjoying a high quality of life, with easy access to parks, schools, shopping centers, and dining options. The city's convenient location also provides quick access to major highways and public transportation, making it easy to explore the rest of San Diego County.

If you're ready to find your dream home in El Cajon, explore the single-family residences available in this charming city and discover the perfect place to put down roots.

Newest El Cajon Homes with Single Family Residence Subtype

$749,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018854SD MLS ⋅ Coming Soon Status

Coming soon! This cute home is located in a quiet neighborhood and features a covered back deck and various fruit trees. The property includes a 10x20 finished shed previously used as a workshop, which has the potential to be converted into an ADU, as well as a 10x10 shed used for sewing and crafts. The home will be available for showings in the middle of the month and is priced to sell fast. Please let me know if you would like to schedule a viewing.

El Cajon

$879,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PTP2605827 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Step into a home where timeless craftsmanship and thoughtful design take center stage. This one-of-a-kind single-story Craftsman offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bonus room and 2 bathrooms, showcasing rich hardwood flooring, custom built-ins, mahogany doors, and distinctive architectural details throughout. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, and custom cabinetry designed for both beauty and function. The spacious primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a custom fireplace and an elegant ensuite bath featuring a 52-inch jetted soaking tub framed by bay windows, a separate shower, and handcrafted tilework. Outside, the backyard offers a blank canvas ready for your personal vision—whether you dream of lush landscaping, outdoor entertaining, or creating your own private oasis. A rare opportunity to own a home where every detail reflects quality craftsmanship and character while offering the chance to make it your own.

1738 Key Lane, El Cajon

$750,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PTP2605819 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Opportunity awaits in Fletcher Hills. This corner lot home has amazing potential for the right cash buyer. Bring your contractor and your imagination! Selling as is.

400 Silvery Lane, El Cajon

$749,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260018822SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Nestled in the desirable Bostonia neighborhood, this spacious single-story home offers incredible potential on a generous 12,150 s.f. lot. Features, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a 2-car garage, plenty of driveway parking and a side yard for boat, rv or toys. The flexible layout includes two separate entrances: ideal for multi-generational living, rental income or extended guests. A dedicated laundry room and large private backyard add everyday convenience and outdoor space to enjoy. Previously used as a rental for many years, this home presents a rare opportunity to update and design the space to match your personal style. Endless possibilities await!

12452 Janet Kay Way, El Cajon

$1,149,999

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018752SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Mid-century architecture, panoramic sunset views, and exceptional indoor-outdoor living come together in this beautifully updated hillside retreat. Vaulted wood-plank ceilings, expansive windows fill the home with natural light while framing spectacular views. The spacious living room centers around a custom stone fireplace and opens to a Mangaris wood deck—perfect for sunset dinners, entertaining, or outdoor movie nights with the hidden pull-down projection screen. The updated kitchen features custom cabinetry, matte quartz countertops, premium KitchenAid appliances including a gas range, under-cabinet lighting, designer finishes, and thoughtful built-ins. The spacious primary suite offers direct deck access, a glass-enclosed shower, and wall-to-wall closets, while the bright bonus flex room with built-in storage is ideal as a home office, creative studio, homeschool room, fitness space, or guest retreat. Authentic mid-century character is complemented by modern updates, including European white oak engineered flooring, Milgard windows and doors, fresh interior paint, updated electrical, solar, a certified septic system, and extensive roof improvements, including replacement of the majority of the roof. Multiple outdoor living spaces invite relaxing and entertaining amid drought-tolerant landscaping, mature fruit trees, fragrant herbs, and peaceful hillside surroundings. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, yet just minutes from shopping, dining, local coffee shops, and everyday conveniences, this home offers a rare blend of privacy, character, and modern comfort.

1560 Plantation Way, El Cajon

$829,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PTP2605794 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to this charming Santa Fe style single-story home tucked into the hills of Harbison Canyon. This spacious 2040sqft residence offers a comfortable layout with 3 well sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Set on an expansive .27-acre lot, the property provides plenty of outdoor potential for relaxation and space for gardening and play. It provides parking space for 6+ vehicles in addition to a detached 2 car garage perfect for hobbies, storage or workshop. The exterior and grounds offer tremendous potential to expand, enhance, or create your dream outdoor living space. You can enjoy the natural setting, a seasonal creek and the fruit trees (apricot, naval orange, mandarin orange, pomegranate, pineapple guava, mulberry, kumquat) —a true gardener’s delight. A rare opportunity to own a private retreat with space, privacy, and incredible potential!

614 Snowden Pl, El Cajon

$829,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ PTP2605771 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Wake up to sweeping golf course and mountain views in this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home nestled in one of East County's most desirable communities. Perfectly positioned across from the lush fairways of Singing Hills Golf Course, this 1,642-square-foot residence offers a rare combination of designer upgrades, breathtaking scenery, and exceptional indoor-outdoor living. Step inside to an inviting open floor plan featuring luxury vinyl plank flooring, abundant natural light, and a stunning custom stone fireplace that creates a warm focal point in the living room. The beautifully remodeled primary suite is a true showpiece, featuring dual custom vanities, premium stone countertops, elegant gold fixtures, custom cabinetry, and a spa-inspired walk-in shower with frameless glass, rainfall showerhead, built-in bench, and designer tile throughout. The outdoor spaces are equally impressive. Enjoy morning coffee from the private balcony overlooking the golf course, or entertain family and friends in the expansive backyard and gorgeous panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and fairways. Whether you're hosting gatherings, relaxing outdoors, or simply taking in the peaceful scenery, this home offers a lifestyle that's hard to match.

2767 Blackbush Lane, El Cajon

$784,999

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018615SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to 1632 Danny Way, tucked away at the end of a quiet cul de sac, this is the kind of property that rarely becomes available and offers the perfect blend of privacy, space, and pride of ownership. Situated on an expansive 8,000 square foot lot, there's room for just about everything. Whether you've been dreaming of parking your RV or boat, adding a workshop, creating the ultimate backyard retreat, or even exploring the potential for an ADU, this property gives you the flexibility to make it your own. Inside, you'll immediately notice how meticulously this home has been maintained over the years. Features include paid off solar, dual pane windows, and an inviting additional room that adds valuable extra living space, perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or creating the game room, hobby space, or home office you've always wanted. Whether you're a first time buyer looking for room to grow, a family needing extra space, an investor searching for future potential, or someone simply looking for a home that's been loved and cared for, this property truly has something for everyone. Homes with this much history, this much space, and this much potential don't come along often. Come see why this one has been worth the wait.

1632 Danny Way, El Cajon

$4,299,999

4 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ PTP2605765 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Perched on a hilltop in the hills of Shadow Mountain this Mediterranean estate offers sweeping mountain, valley, city light and sunset views. A double gated entry opens to a circular paver motor court ringed in palm trees. Inside, a soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling crowns the main living space, with marble floors inlaid with stone banding and arched windows pouring in natural light. The home lives like a single story, with the primary suite on the main level and three additional junior suites upstairs, each featuring walk-in closets and en-suite baths. The primary includes a vaulted beam ceiling, a linear fireplace, and arched French doors opening directly to the pool terrace, with a spa-like bathroom featuring dual vanities, a separate makeup station, a soaking tub, and an oversized glass shower. A dedicated cinema room adds to the home's entertaining spaces. The backyard is set up for entertaining, with a zero-edge infinity pool, raised spa and a private putting green, all overlooking stunning mountain views!

2424 Cerro Sereno, El Cajon

$849,500

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018567SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Completely remodeled and move-in ready, this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath El Cajon home offers the perfect blend of modern updates, flexible living space, and exceptional outdoor amenities. Beautiful wood flooring, recessed lighting throughout, and elegant crown molding create a warm, inviting interior, while the remodeled kitchen features granite countertops, updated cabinetry, and newer appliances. Central heat and air conditioning, along with numerous additional upgrades, make this home truly turnkey. The spacious family room addition is a standout feature, boasting soaring ceilings, skylights, double French doors, and a striking 42-inch gas insert fireplace with fire-resistant glass doors—offering the ambiance of a fire without the need to burn wood. The Bose surround sound system is included, creating the perfect entertainment space. An additional half bath is conveniently located off the family room, while the attached two-car garage is fully finished with drywall and paint, includes abundant built-in storage cabinets, the laundry area, and a convenient side entry door. Outside, the property truly shines. The impressive 32' x 16' covered patio is built for entertaining with a 65-inch outdoor Sony TV, multiple ceiling fans, and a natural gas Weber stainless steel barbecue that conveys with the home. Unwind in the approximately three-year-old deluxe Sundance spa beneath a gazebo equipped with multiple electrical outlets and an overhead ceiling fan. The outdoor shower also features a dedicated dog wash station and built-in sitting bench, while multiple doggie doors throughout the home make this a truly pet-friendly property. Additional highlights include eight hardwired Ring security cameras with integrated floodlights, extensive landscape lighting, a fully fenced backyard, charming front porch, low-maintenance landscaping, RV parking, attached 2 car garage plus ample off-street parking. The barn/shed includes electricity, two overhead storage lofts, and a separate workshop, offering endless possibilities for storage, hobbies, or creative projects. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and major freeways, this beautifully updated home offers comfort, versatility, and exceptional indoor-outdoor living.

950 Spinel, El Cajon

$699,999

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018556SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to 1132 Bostonia St, a charming house located in the vibrant city of El Cajon, CA. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath beauty blends comfort and style with wood look tile throughout, and central heat and AC to keep things comfy year-round. The new kitchen is ready for your inner chef, showcasing new cabinets, quartz counters, Bosch induction range, dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator. This newly renovated home also features a new roof, new HVAC, and new water heater. The low maintence backyard is great for pets and lounging. Very close to Bostonia park with its playground, game room, recreational classes and indoor sport building.

1132 Bostonia St, El Cajon

$1,399,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ PTP2605750 MLS ⋅ Active Status

One-acre Mediterranean-style estate in one of El Cajon's most sought after neighborhoods, Granite Hills. Set with a southwest-facing orientation to soak in golden sunsets over the valley, this home offers the rare combination of space, privacy, and genuine upgrades, not just a fresh coat of paint. Step onto the entry patio and you will find a detached casita, a flexible bonus space perfect for a home gym, studio, or private office separate from the main house, with its own charm and not counted toward the home's square footage. Inside the main residence, cherry dark-stained hardwood floors run through the living and dining areas, anchored by a stacked river-rock fireplace. The kitchen features white shaker cabinetry, granite countertops, and terracotta tile flooring, opening to a great room. Plantation shutters dress the windows throughout, and the primary suite is a bright, vaulted retreat with its own walk-in closet and en-suite bath. BONUS-Downstairs, a private-entrance guest space near the garage adds even more flexibility for extended family or visitors. Step outside and the real magic happens. The recently remodeled pool has a pebble finish, a stacked-stone bench to sit and relax to overlook the sweeping views of the entire El Cajon Valley. A separate boulder-lined pond sits tucked into a shaded grove of mature palms, and lemon and orange trees add a true backyard-orchard feel. The grounds are gated and fully fenced, with ample parking and lush, mature landscaping. This home has been genuinely cared for: a new roof, new water heater, owned solar (fully paid off), a transferable lifetime exterior paint warranty ( fire-resistant exterior paint). It's an all-electric home with dual-pane windows throughout for efficiency and comfort. And for the right buyer, there's a rare opportunity here too: an assumable VA loan at 2.125%, with a current balance of approximately $425,033 financing . Peaceful. Private. Move-in ready with real upgrades behind it. This is a home that earns the word "estate."

2410 Euclid Ave, El Cajon

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