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1153 Merritt Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020

$975K2bd · 2ba · 2,344 sqft
Lot 27,900 sqft•Single Family Residence•
Active
•22d on market•MLS# 8P-2607659

Property Description

Your Private Foothill Retreat Awaits! Tucked away in the foothills at the end of a long, private drive, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers peace, privacy, and versatility. An optional 3rd bedroom provides flexible space, while the expansive outdoor area and pool are perfect for entertaining. Additional features include a workshop, RV/toy parking, and a garage with plumbing and potential ADU possibilities (buyer to verify). Whether you're looking for room to entertain, space for your hobbies or business (buyer to verify), or a peaceful place to unwind, this unique property offers endless possibilities to make it your own. Enjoy a secluded setting just minutes from shopping, restaurants, and freeway access!

Features & Amenities

FeeBuilt 1983

Property Details

Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1983
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Parking Spaces
4
Garage Spaces
4
Cooling
Central Air
View
Hills, Mountain(s)
City
El Cajon
Zip Code
92020
County
San Diego
Listed byColdwell Banker West, Rebecca Burris

Mortgage Calculator

Current Rates

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%
Monthly Payment
$4,930.13
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$780,000
Total Interest
$994,847
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$1,774,847
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual mortgage payments may include taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and PMI. Contact a lender for accurate quotes.

Comparative Market Analysis

Residential Tier · 5 active · 5 closed

1153 Merritt Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020

El Cajon · Single Family Residence

$975K
Residential Tier
Beds
2
Baths
2
Sqft
2,344
Lot
27,900 sqft
Year
1983
$/Sqft
$416
Pool: Yes✓
Spa: No✓
View: mountain✓
Garage: 4-car✓

Listed in line with the median closed sale of $980,000. Price per sqft ($416) is a 17% discount to closed comps ($499).

Price Position

Aligned with the market — fair pricing for the comps.

At market
Subject listed at $975K· $416/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $980K
−$5K (−0.5%)
Active comps
vs active median $1.03M
−$55K (−5.3%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $549
−$133 (−24.2%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
1507 Woody Hills DriveEl Cajon1980432,38424,394$432$1.03M15963
1752 Grove RoadEl Cajon1967421,90019,602$579$1.10M8263
826 Ellen LaneEl Cajon1975531,6236,098$554$899,0006059
1344 TimberpondEl Cajon1979432,3849,561$440$1.05M8658
1110 Monterey DriveEl Cajon1952311,17636,154$739$869,0004858
Total: 5 · Average4.02.41,893.419,161.8$548.8$989,58087
Median1,900$1.03M

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
1342 Bernita RoadEl Cajon199006/23/2026332,55021,780$1.10M$1.10M$4311.004074
1904 Grove RoadEl Cajon197501/27/2026422,20727,443$1.05M$1.03M$4690.994671
1025 Tarlo CourtEl Cajon197507/09/2026421,5489,100$999,999$980,000$6330.983664
951 Harry StreetEl Cajon198511/24/2025331,97612,400$919,000$919,000$4651.003364
1449 Merriwether WayEl Cajon198008/20/2026321,9589,148$950,000$975,000$4981.034263
Total: 5 · Average3.42.42,047.815,974.2$1.00M$1.00M$499.2—39.4
Median1,976$980,000$980,000

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

Days on Market

Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.