897 Leland Place, El Cajon, CA 92019

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,600 sqft

Property Description

Welcome home to this private retreat with sweeping views of El Cajon and the surrounding mountains. Located in the Country of San Diego, yet in the heart of El Cajon, this property offers a rare combination of privacy, space, and convenience, with Highways 67 and 8 just minutes away. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a 3+ car garage sits on 1.38 acres comprised of two APNs, sold together. The recently refurbished fenced pool and wraparound covered patio provide the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining while enjoying the beautiful views. Inside, the home features new dual-pane windows with solar shades, updated bathrooms, a fireplace, split A/C in the spacious living room, and a remodeled kitchen with hickory cabinets, island cooktop, and Bosch dishwasher and more. Multiple floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room maximize natural light and showcase the stunning views. A long private driveway leads to the home and offers plenty of parking for vehicles, RVs, and/or toys. The property includes a variety of fruit trees, including orange, lemon, peach, nectarine, fruit cocktail, and pomegranate, along with grapes and a macadamia nut tree grove for a charming hobby farm feel. A front yard area with grass surrounded by a white picket fence. A backyard area currently set up for horseshoes also offers excellent potential for a secluded garden or play area. If you are looking for a private oasis with beautiful views, a pool, usable acreage, and close proximity to town, this is a must-see property.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

May 21, 2026

Data Last Updated:

July 5, 2026 at 4:13PM

Listing Office:

Coldwell Banker Assoc.Brks-CL : 951-244-1867

Listing Agent:

Dana Rising : 951-233-2229

MLS ID:

SW26111470

Interior

• General: Beamed CeilingsCopper Plumbing PartialPantryTrack LightingUnfurnished
• Appliances: DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherConvection OvenDouble OvenElectric OvenGas StoveIce MakerSelf Cleaning OvenVented Exhaust FanWater Line to Refr
• Laundry: GasWasher Hookup
• Flooring: CarpetLaminateLinoleum/Vinyl
• A/C: Other/RemarksWhole House Fan
• Heating: FireplacePellet/Wood Burning StoveWall/Gravity
• Fireplace: FP in Living RoomMasonryRaised Hearth
• Disability Feature: 2+ Access ExitsDoors - Swing InEntry Slope < 1 Foot

Exterior

• General: N/K
• Style: Ranch
• Pool: Below GroundFencedGunitePrivate
• Parking: GarageGarage - Three DoorParking spaces: 11

Construction

• Roofing: AsphaltCompositionRolled/Hot MopShingle
• General: BlockStuccoWoodAsphaltConcreteFrameGlass1

Location

• HOA Amenities: 0.0
• Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
• School District: Grossmont Union High School Dist
• County: San Diego

Lot

• Zoning: 4931206500
• View: City LightsMountains/HillsPanoramicPoolValley/Canyon
• Fencing: Chain LinkGood ConditionPartialWood

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedPhone ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: Private
• Sewer: Conventional Septic

Financial

• Source: California Regional MLS