1384 Merritt Ter, El Cajon, CA 92020

• 5 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,279 sqft

Property Description

Nestled atop this mountain in the highly desirable Mt. Merritt community, this stunning and private home offers breathtaking mountain and city views. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, with 2,279sf and lot size of 1+ acre. It also features an attached 2-car garage with dual entry double-car garage doors and two hard-wired electric car chargers. A 2-story cathedral ceiling living room opens to the dining room and kitchen. This open concept remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, stainless 6 burner Wolf range, Wolf hood, wall oven and refrigerator. Spacious yard for any landscape ideas and an extended driveway for parking. Newly rebuilt low-maintenance Trex decking, perfect for lounging and dining entertainment. New solar system to be paid off by seller at close of escrow. Two water heaters and an oversized rebuilt detached shed. Multi-tier retaining wall and paver patio recently installed. Year-round fruit with five mature Fuerte avocado trees that produce hundreds of avocados yearly, two different types of orange trees, lemon tree, lime tree and an apricot tree. New lines were run for entire sprinkler system in 2023 and it is on a Rachio timer. New landscaping was installed throughout the property with a high concentration of new plants along the driveway. The 1+ acre lot is large enough for a granny flat addition or potentially to even split into two separate properties while maintaining the privacy of the house.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

May 20, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 20, 2026 at 12:12PM

Listing Office:

house333 : 800-333-8188

Listing Agent:

Luke Kensen : 619-333-8088

MLS ID:

260012153

Interior

• General: BalconyBathtubBeamed CeilingsCeiling FanGranite CountersKitchen IslandLiving Room BalconyLiving Room Deck AttachedOpen Floor PlanPantryRecessed LightingRemodeled KitchenShowerShower in TubTwo Story CeilingsUnfurnishedCathedral-Vaulted CeilingKitchen Open to Family Rm
• Appliances: DishwasherDisposalGarage Door OpenerMicrowaveRefrigeratorShed(s)Solar Panels6 Burner StoveGas Stove
• Laundry: Gas
• Flooring: CarpetTileWood
• A/C: Central Forced Air
• Heating: Forced Air UnitNatural Gas
• Fireplace: FP in Living RoomFireplaces: 1
• Disability Feature: 2+ Access Exits32 Inch+ Wide Doors

Exterior

• General: ShedN/K
• Style: A-Frame/Dome/LogContemporaryTraditional
• Other Structures: Shed
• Pool: N/K
• Parking: AttachedDirect Garage AccessGarageGarage - Front EntryGarage - Rear EntryGarage Door OpenerParking spaces: 12

Construction

• Roofing: Composition
• General: StuccoWoodWood/Stucco2 Story

Location

• HOA Amenities: 0.0
• Originating MLS: SDMLS
• County: San Diego

Lot

• Zoning: 514-040-18-00
• View: CityEvening LightsMountains/HillsPanoramicCity Lights
• Fencing: PartialExcellent Condition
• Restrictions: Environmental

Utilities

• Water: AvailableMeter on Property
• Sewer: Septic Installed

Financial

• Source: SDMLS