Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,510 sqft
1521 Grove Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.66 acresLot Size
1953Year Built
$490/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Look no further! This wonderful 4 bedroom 3 bath home sits nestled amongst beautiful mature trees and giant granite boulders on 1.6 usable acres boasting countless amenities. Swimming Pool, Pickleball and Basketball court, Owned Solar, fireplace, 3 sheds, numerous fruit trees including Avocado, Orange, Tangerine, Peach, Apple and much more. The down stairs contains a full en suite containing kitchenette and appliances, living room, bedroom and full bath with views of the pool from each room. Sitting...Look no further! This wonderful 4 bedroom 3 bath home sits nestled amongst beautiful mature trees and giant granite boulders on 1.6 usable acres boasting countless amenities. Swimming Pool, Pickleball and Basketball court, Owned Solar, fireplace, 3 sheds, numerous fruit trees including Avocado, Orange, Tangerine, Peach, Apple and much more. The down stairs contains a full en suite containing kitchenette and appliances, living room, bedroom and full bath with views of the pool from each room. Sitting on a hill this home offers beautiful views from the kitchen, living, dining and 3 bedrooms upstairs. Countless gatherings both large and small have been experienced here reminding everyone involved how unique and special this home truly is. Don't miss out on making this your forever home!
  • Listed by: Sean P Howarter DRE #02034383 Brokerage DRE #00889789 • San Diego Realty Svc's 619-889-1272
Listing closed: 04/08/2022 12:00 AM • Source: SDMLS, MLS#: 220004063

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,300,000

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

94.3%

El Cajon, CA

9 comparable properties found

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1

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Square Feet
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$1,200,000 | 11238 Rolling Hills Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020
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Square Feet
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Sold 08/21/25

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Sold 11/04/24

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Location

Listing Courtesy of San Diego Realty Svc's, Sean P Howarter, DRE #02034383

Sold By Century 21 Affiliated, Michael Robe, DRE #01266930

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Property Information for 1521 Grove Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Community: EL CAJON
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Parking Garage: None Known
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Standard Status: Closed
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size: 1.66 AC / 72,309 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -116.939233, 32.774748
  • Latitude: 32.774748
  • Longitude: -116.939233
  • Directions: Please use your favorite directional app or device! Cross Street: Chase.
  • MLS Area Major: East County
  • Water Source: Meter on Property
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
Parking
  • Parking Features: None Known
  • Parking Total: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2510.0
  • Building Area Units: Sqft
  • Living Area: 2510
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers Manual
  • Lot Size Area: 1.66
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size:
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Prop Restrictions Known: None Known
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ADUYes No: No
  • Year Built: 1953
Farm Information
  • Irrigation Source: Automatic, Drip, Manual
Utilities
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas, Solar, Wood
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial, Vinyl, Chain Link
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Family Room
  • Pool Features: Below Ground, Fenced
  • Pool Heat: Below Ground, Fenced
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Shed(s), Solar Panels
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Forced Air, Wall/Window
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Laundry Features: Electric, Gas, Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Levels: 2 Story
  • Room Type: Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room, Living Room, All Bedrooms Down, All Bedrooms Up
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Optional Bedrooms: 0
  • Baths Total: 3.0
Room
Room Information
  • Primary Bed Area: 21x16
  • Bed2Area: 10x10
  • Bed3Area: 14x10
  • Bed4Area: 13x16
  • Dining Room Area: 19x13
  • Family Room Area: 20x19
  • Kitchen Area: 13x13
  • Living Room Area: 21x15

Property History for 1521 Grove Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 8, 2022

Sold

SDMLS #220004063

$1,230,000—
Apr 8, 2022

Sold

CRMLS #220004063SD

$1,230,000—
Apr 7, 2022

Sold

CLAW #220004063SD

$1,230,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/08/2022

Sold

SDMLS #220004063

$1,230,000
04/08/2022

Sold

CRMLS #220004063SD

$1,230,000
04/07/2022

Sold

CLAW #220004063SD

$1,230,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1521 Grove Road

Taxable ValueLand$833,466Additions$497,915Total$1,331,381
Tax Record2025$15,349 ($1,279 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,442 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,442 SqFtLot Size72,310 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000Year Renovated2000ZoningA70CountySAN DIEGOAPN493-423-43-00

Schools near 1521 Grove Road

This home is within Cajon Valley Union School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fuerte Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hillsdale Middle School
Public6 to 8

Valhalla High School
Public9 to 12

Elite Academy
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1521 Grove Road, El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,230,000
4
2,510
72,309
–
4
3.5
3,327
57,499
–
1
1
1,664
33,977
$714,500
4
4
2,635
54,014
–
3
3
3,707
44,431
–
–
–
–
59,677

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