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The largest city in the so-called East County region of San Diego, El Cajon, California, is home to a population of around 100,000. It lies just off Interstate 8, about 15 miles east of downtown San Diego. The community is situated in a valley among mountains, which is where it got its named, which means "the box" in Spanish. The community makes up an area of about 15 square miles.

El Cajon was incorporated as a city in 1912 after being settled from a Mexican land grant originally made in 1845 to Maria Antonia Estudillo named Rancho El Cajon. The community had a median household income measured at the 2000 census at around $36,000. That figure had risen to around $48,000 by 2005, according to a San Diego Association of Governments estimated. In 2000, it was also home to a high population living under the poverty level, with almost 17% of the population below the poverty line, including 23% of children.

As of 2009, the city's top 10 employers, all of which have at least 300 employees, were: the Grossmont–Cuyamaca Community College District, GKN Aerospace Chemtronics, the city of El Cajon, Coit Cleaners, Windowmaster, Cass Construction, the Grossmont Union High School District, Sears, the Judicial Council of California and the Eldorado Care Center. The Grossmont Hospital provides medical care.

The city has almost two dozen elementary schools, six middle schools, and six high schools. Additionally there are three higher education institutions: Grossmont College, Cuyamaca College and the San Diego Christian College. Attractions in or nearby El Cajon include the Singing Hills Golf Course, Rancho San Diego Golf Course, Steele Canyon County Park, Mission Trails Regional Park, the Grossmont Shopping Center. El Cajon itself has 17 parks, seven community recreation centers, two libraries, a performing arts center and 65 churches.

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Newest El Cajon Properties for Sale

$250,000
3 Beds 2 Baths PTP2506115 MLS ACTIVE Status Pepperwood BLDG.
Thoughtfully designed, mobility-friendly, and ready for its new owners! Welcome to Pepperwood Park, a highly desirable 55+ community in El Cajon offering a peaceful, park-like setting with mature trees, lush green spaces, and resort-style amenities. This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is thoughtfully designed with ADA-compliant and wheelchair-accessible features throughout, providing true single-level living with comfort and ease in mind. Highlights include an ADA-approved access ramp, widened doorways, support rails, and an open-concept floor plan that allows for effortless mobility and functionality. The oversized primary suite offers a relaxing retreat and features a newly installed therapeutic walk-in tub designed for both comfort and accessibility. Additional upgrades include new carpet in the main living areas, fresh exterior paint, beautifully landscaped front yard with automatic sprinklers, tandem 2-car carport parking, and a private backyard sitting area complete with two storage sheds. Pepperwood Park residents enjoy outstanding amenities including a heated pool and spa, clubhouse with full kitchen, exercise room, card room, library, and beautifully maintained grounds. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and freeway access, this rare mobility-friendly home offers the perfect blend of accessibility, space, and community living. Thoughtfully designed, mobility-friendly, and ready for its new owners! Welcome to Pepperwood Park, a highly desirable 55+ community in El Cajon offering a peaceful, park-like setting with mature trees, lush green spaces, and resort-style amenities. This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is thoughtfully designed with ADA-compliant and wheelchair-accessible features throughout, providing true single-level living with comfort and ease in mind. Highlights include an ADA-approved access ramp, widened doorways, support rails, and an open-concept floor plan that allows for effortless mobility and functionality. The oversized primary suite offers a relaxing retreat and features a newly installed therapeutic walk-in tub designed for both comfort and accessibility. Additional upgrades include new carpet in the main living areas, fresh exterior paint, beautifully landscaped front yard with automatic sprinklers, tandem 2-car carport parking, and a private backyard sitting area complete with two storage sheds. Pepperwood Park residents enjoy outstanding amenities including a heated pool and spa, clubhouse with full kitchen, exercise room, card room, library, and beautifully maintained grounds. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and freeway access, this rare mobility-friendly home offers the perfect blend of accessibility, space, and community living.

1120 Pepper, Unit SPC 86, El Cajon

$3,388,888
250035724 MLS ACTIVE Status
MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION!!! The portfolio from the corner of Millar with FRONTAGE ON W. Main Street to just the middle of the block is finally offered for sale providing an opportunity to redevelop for the newest mixed-use project in El Cajon. From the City to Seller "We’re thrilled to announce a major revitalization of downtown El Cajon! The Downtown El Cajon Business Partners have teamed up with New City America – a nationally recognized urban revitalization firm – to re-energize our city’s historic heart. Leading the charge is Marco Li Mandri, the visionary best known for transforming San Diego’s Little Italy into a vibrant destination as well as the Third Avenue Village in Chula Vista. With over 30 years of experience revitalizing communities." The City is inviting Developers to come and bring their MIXED-USE solutions to an area that deeply needs regeneration and life. This is the perfect block to start on. Seller has these four parcels starting with the vacant warehouse on the west corner of Millar Ave and W. Main St, a main thoroughfare into the City from both La Mesa and Santee. A portfolio sale would allow a developer acquire almost an entire block or about 21,000 SF +/-. This area desperately needs a shopping center with grocer, restaurants, small retail and office. The AB 2011 and SB6 allows a developer to expand his project and fulfill the needs of the city with the inclusion of residential or density units. The very low parking requirement sitting in the transit district should allow a developer to maximize their FAR for income producing suites and units. The City has confirmed license for warehouse retail can be moved to buyer if done within 30days of COE! You can see the City has been slowly investing in the area with new sidewalk, ADA ramp, commercial waterflow at street, new street lights, trees, bike lane and decorative plants. PROPERTY FEATURES - Investment Type: 4-Parcel Sale for Mixed-Use Development - Lot Size: Approx. 21,000 SF - APN: 487-282-27-00, 487-282-28-00, 487-282-29-00, 487-282-31-00 - Zoning: Commercial with Mixed Use Overlay - Sale Price: $3,388,888 PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS - Location on W Main Street Just Off HWY 8 Ramps - Located in the El Cajon Transit District Specific Plan - City of El Cajon Anxious to Work with Developer to Revamp Industrial Area - Direct Buyers to AB 2011 and SB 6 for Increased Residential Density and Mixed-Use - Located in the El Cajon Transit District Specific Plan, Blocks from Trolley Hub and Bus Line - 173,780 Cars Per Day on Interstate 8 (0.4 Mile Away) with Off Ramps Feeding into this Street at Signal - Chance to Acquire 4 Parcels on W. Main Street first time in more than 40 years 927 W Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Address 925 W Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Address 935 W Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Address 939 W Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Property Type IMPROVED Vacant Land Size Approx. 5,582 SF Lot Property Type LIVE/WORK Office/Retail Size Approx. 1,650 SF on 5,198 SF Lot Property Type Mechanics Shop Size Approx. 1,288 SF on 5,157 SF Lot Property Type Industrial Warehouse Size Approx. 3,800 SF on 5,219 SF Lot This area is primed for redevelopment as part of the “Green Street Gateway” and “Commercial Village.” The parcel is easily accessible and within 2 short blocks of HWY 8 onramps, the major signal at Marshall and Main Street, around the corner from El Cajon's transit hub and Trolley stop known as the El Cajon Transit Center, and in blocks of several major car dealerships including Mossy Nisan, Mercedes and Toyota of El Cajon. The City is looking for revitalization to serve the neighborhoods and the many employees within the immediate area on a daily basis. "The area immediately surrounding the transit station is an aging industrial and heavy commercial area which interfaces with residential neighborhoods comprised of single and multi-family residences. The Planning Area contains a diverse mix of uses but lacks the appropriate infrastructure, public amenities, and commercial services to function as a complete neighborhood that promotes alternative mode of transportation and that is a desirable and attractive place to live, walk, bike, work or shop." Pg. 14. p 2.3 El CAJON TRANSIT DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN. This City of El Cajon is screaming for developers to come in and revamp the area within the new Commercial Village overlay. Contact me to learn more about this property. City of El Cajon has advised developers to look into the application of new state laws AB2011 and SB6 which may help you to up-zone the residential component of this proposed redeveloped mixed-use. This area is just east of the 8 freeway with frontage on W. Main St. as you enter El Cajon and walking distance to Trolley Line. City is anxious to see this area redeveloped into a "North Park" of the east with tons of walking traffic, restaurants, retail, office and some upper units. This area is just primed for your developers looking for a new mixed-use project with very low parking requirement. Buyer to investigate new AB 2011 and SB6 for increased housing to see if this industrial area and any conversions to residential units will allow for any variances in approval for additional units above the required mixed-use zoning set into place by City of El Cajon. The four lots are backing an older residential neighborhood and near trolley by 2 blocks.

927-939 W Main St, El Cajon

$1,498,800
1 Baths 250032254 MLS ACTIVE Status
The City has confirmed license for warehouse retail can be moved to buyer if done within 30days of COE! You can see the City has been slowly investing in the area with new sidewalk, ADA ramp, commercial waterflow at street, new street lights, trees, bike lane and decorative plants. 939 W. Main INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE has approx. 8-10 parking spaces,2 points of egress and ingress with two legal driveways from 2 streets, fully fenced corner warehouse and frontage on W. Main St. with 3800 +/- SF building on .12 AC Lot or 5,219 +/- SF. READY FOR OWNER USER OR INVESTOR. ALL FOUR PARCELS INCLUDING THE DISCOUNTED PORTFOLIO SALE HAVE HAD A MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION>Seller has all four parcels on the market for $3,388,888 REDEVELOP- 2Blocks from Trolley Hub/Bus. From the City to Seller: "We’re thrilled to announce a major revitalization of downtown El Cajon! The Downtown El Cajon Business Partners have teamed up with New City America – a nationally recognized urban revitalization firm – to re-energize our city’s historic heart. Leading the charge is Marco Li Mandri, the visionary best known for transforming San Diego’s Little Italy into a vibrant destination as well as the Third Avenue Village in Chula Vista. With over 30 years of experience revitalizing communities, Marco will serve as the new Executive Director for downtown El Cajon, bringing fresh ideas and proven expertise to Main Street." City of El Cajon advised us that AB 2011 and SB6 may allow for increased housing from the state level and to see if this industrial area and any conversions to residential units will allow for any variances in approval for additional units above the required mixed-use zoning set into place by City of El Cajon. The City has confirmed license for warehouse retail can be moved to buyer if done within 30days of COE! You can see the City has been slowly investing in the area with new sidewalk, ADA ramp, commercial waterflow at street, new street lights, trees, bike lane and decorative plants. ***Drone shows more than just this address, but also the other three parcels that may be acquired by one or more buyer. The seller owns the neighboring 3 parcels also shown in this drone. Assemblage would be to the east for a 4-parcel portfolio sale. This assemblage allows for a developer to acquire four parcels for a larger mixed-use development. ALL FOUR PARCELS INCLUDING THE DISCOUNTED PORTFOLIO SALE HAVE HAD A MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION>Other parcels shown in drone are 927 W. Main Street, an improved vacant lot offered at $788,000 and 935 W. Main Street, a mechanics shop offered at $1,388,580 (listed, but off market as tenant has first right of refusal on Mechanics shop), and 939 W. Main Street, a vacant warehouse offered at $1,498,800. Seller is interested in a possible portfolio sale from corner of W. Main Street/Millar Avenue to the first dirt lot with the right buyer looking for a larger project totaling just over 21,000 SF with all four lots combined. Portfolio NEWLY REDUCED is offered at a discounted price of $3,388,888. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN 40 YEARS ALL FOUR OF THESE PARCELS ARE FOR SALE.

939 W Main, El Cajon

$788,000
250032127 MLS ACTIVE Status
You can see the City has been slowly investing in the area with new sidewalk, ADA ramp, commercial waterflow at street, new street lights, trees, bike lane and decorative plants.MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION!! DRONE SHOWS TWO PARCELS PLUS 2 ADD'L- Each for sale individually. 927 W. Main IMPROVED VACANT LOT WITH CONNECTED SEWER TO MAINLINE, HELIX WATER (old abandoned meter) AND ELECTRIC (past meter) , CURB CUTS, LEGAL DRIVE WAY & FULLY FENCED, with FRONTAGE ON W. MAIN ST WITH LEGAL ADDRESS CONSISTING OF .13 +/- AC LOT OR 5,582 +/- SF. This parcel has a long time tenant paying $1,000/month which could help with entitlement period for this parcel or a collection of parcels. Seller has all four parcels on the market AS DISCOUNTED PORTFOLIO SALE for $3,388,888. From the City to Seller: "We’re thrilled to announce a major revitalization of downtown El Cajon! The Downtown El Cajon Business Partners have teamed up with New City America – a nationally recognized urban revitalization firm – to re-energize our city’s historic heart. Leading the charge is Marco Li Mandri, the visionary best known for transforming San Diego’s Little Italy into a vibrant destination as well as the Third Avenue Village in Chula Vista. With over 30 years of experience revitalizing communities, Marco will serve as the new Executive Director for downtown El Cajon, bringing fresh ideas and proven expertise to Main Street." City of El Cajon advised us that AB 2011 and SB6 may allow for increased housing from the state level and to see if this industrial area and any conversions to residential units will allow for any variances in approval for additional units above the required mixed-use zoning set into place by City of El Cajon. ***Drone shows more than just this address, but also the other three parcels that may be acquired by one or more buyer. The seller owns the neighboring 3 parcels also shown in this drone and ALL FOUR PARCELS INCLUDING THE DISCOUNTED PORTFOLIO SALE HAVE HAD A MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION> Assemblage would be to THE WEST CORNER AT MILLAR AVE for a 4-parcel portfolio sale. This assemblage allows for a developer to acquire four parcels for a larger mixed-use development. Other parcels shown in drone are 925 W. Main Street, work/live office or retail offered at $898,800 and 935 W. Main Street, a mechanics shop offered at $1,388,580 (listed, but off market as tenant has first right of refusal on Mechanics shop), and 939 W. Main Street, a vacant warehouse offered at $1,498,800. Seller is interested in a possible portfolio sale from corner of W. Main Street/Millar Avenue to the first dirt lot with the right buyer looking for a larger project totaling just over 21,000 +/- SF with all four lots combined. Portfolio is offered at a discounted price of $3,388,888. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN 40 YEARS ALL FOUR OF THESE PARCELS ARE FOR SALE.

927 W Main St, El Cajon

$898,800
250032122 MLS ACTIVE Status
You can see the City has been slowly investing in the area with new sidewalk, ADA ramp, commercial waterflow at street, new street MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION!!! OWNER USER/LIVE WORK or REDEVELOPMENT MIXED USE!! Pic in tax records is incorrect and shows 2 parcels not just one. Each for sale individually. 925 W. Main Office/retail Live/Work unit has approx. 6-8 parking spaces,, fully fenced and frontage on W. Main St. with 1650 +/- SF building on .12 AC Lot or 5,198 +/- SF. This parcel has a long time tenant m-m paying $4700/month or a gross income of $56,400 which could help with expenses during the entitlement period for this parcel or a collection of parcels. ALL FOUR PARCELS INCLUDING THE DISCOUNTED PORTFOLIO SALE HAVE HAD A MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION>Seller has all four parcels on the market for $3,388,888 in a discounted portfolio sale. From the City to Seller: "We’re thrilled to announce a major revitalization of downtown El Cajon! The Downtown El Cajon Business Partners have teamed up with New City America – a nationally recognized urban revitalization firm – to re-energize our city’s historic heart. Leading the charge is Marco Li Mandri, the visionary best known for transforming San Diego’s Little Italy into a vibrant destination as well as the Third Avenue Village in Chula Vista. With over 30 years of experience revitalizing communities, Marco will serve as the new Executive Director for downtown El Cajon, bringing fresh ideas and proven expertise to Main Street." City of El Cajon advised us that AB 2011 and SB6 may allow for increased housing from the state level and to see if this industrial area and any conversions to residential units will allow for any variances in approval for additional units above the required mixed-use zoning set into place by City of El Cajon. ***Drone shows more than just this address, but also the other three parcels that may be acquired by one or more buyer. ALL FOUR PARCELS INCLUDING THE DISCOUNTED PORTFOLIO SALE HAVE HAD MAJOR PRICE REDUCTIONS> The seller owns the neighboring 3 parcels also shown in this drone. Assemblage would be to both west and east for a 4-parcel portfolio sale. This assemblage allows for a developer to acquire four parcels for a larger mixed-use development. Other parcels shown in drone are 927 W. Main Street, a vacant lot offered at $788,000 and 935 W. Main Street, a mechanics shop offered at $1,388,580 (listed, but off market as tenant has first right of refusal on Mechanics shop), and 939 W. Main Street, a vacant warehouse offered at $1,498,800. Seller is interested in a possible portfolio sale from corner of W. Main Street/Millar Avenue to the first dirt lot with the right buyer looking for a larger project totaling just over 21,000 SF with all four lots combined. Portfolio is offered at a discounted price of $3,388,888. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN 40 YEARS ALL FOUR OF THESE PARCELS ARE FOR SALE.

925 W Main St, El Cajon

$450,000
PTP2502313 MLS ACTIVE Status
PRIME DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY! Rare 14,985 SF (over 1/3 acre) flat lot in a quiet unincorporated neighborhood of El Cajon, zoned Village Residential. Owner-designers have created a conceptual Development Design Proposaldeveloped in collaboration with County representativesfor five residential units totaling approximately 8,500 SF: four 2BR/2BA units plus one 4BR/2BA 1,500 SF main residence. While no formal permits have been issued, County representatives have expressed support for the 5-unit design proposed by the owner-designers. Alternatively, a custom single-family residence may also be constructed, offering flexibility depending on your vision. Ideally located near Highway 67, Interstate 8, and local shopping, this build-ready lot offers exceptional potential for developers, builders, or those seeking to create flexible residential living or income-generating housing. Conceptual plans are included to help fast-track your next project. PRIME DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY! Rare 14,985 SF (over 1/3 acre) flat lot in a quiet unincorporated neighborhood of El Cajon, zoned Village Residential. Owner-designers have created a conceptual Development Design Proposaldeveloped in collaboration with County representativesfor five residential units totaling approximately 8,500 SF: four 2BR/2BA units plus one 4BR/2BA 1,500 SF main residence. While no formal permits have been issued, County representatives have expressed support for the 5-unit design proposed by the owner-designers. Alternatively, a custom single-family residence may also be constructed, offering flexibility depending on your vision. Ideally located near Highway 67, Interstate 8, and local shopping, this build-ready lot offers exceptional potential for developers, builders, or those seeking to create flexible residential living or income-generating housing. Conceptual plans are included to help fast-track your next project.

Pierre, El Cajon

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