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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,200,000
MLS #:
260009259
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subdivision:
Hillsdale HLDL
Neighborhood:
eastcounty
Listed Date:
Apr 17, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,279
Total Sq Ft:
2,279
Year Built:
1969
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Solar Panels, 6 Burner Stove, Gas Stove
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Forced Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating
Forced Air Unit
Interior Features
Balcony, Bathtub, Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floor Plan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower, Shower in Tub, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling, Kitchen Open to Family Rm
Laundry Features
Gas
Levels
2 Story
Exterior
Accessibility Features
2+ Access Exits, 32 Inch+ Wide Doors
Architectural Style
A-Frame/Dome/Log, Contemporary, Traditional
Construction Materials
Stucco, Wood, Wood/Stucco
Fencing
Partial, Excellent Condition
Garage Spaces
2
Other Structures
Shed
Parking Features
Attached, Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage – Front Entry, Garage – Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
Parking Spots
12
Parking Total
12
Patio And Porch Features
Deck, Patio Open
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Smoke Detector
Spa Features
N/K
View
City, Evening Lights, Mountains/Hills, Panoramic, City Lights
Financial
Map
Community
- Address1384 Merritt Ter El Cajon CA
- SubdivisionHillsdale (HLDL)
- CityEl Cajon
- CountySan Diego
- Zip Code92020
Subdivisions in El Cajon
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in El Cajon as of May 12, 2026
240
Single Family Listed
54
Avg DOM
523
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,002,898
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Hillsdale (HLDL) subdivision, 1384 Merritt Ter El Cajon CA is a Single Family for sale in El Cajon, CA, 92020. It is listed for $1,200,000 and features 5 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,279 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1969. The current price per square foot is $527. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in El Cajon is $523. The average listing price for Single Family in El Cajon is $1,002,898. To schedule a showing of MLS#260009259 at 1384 Merritt Ter in El Cajon, CA, contact your Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty agent at 6193633000.
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