Drive right up to this super private hidden gem near Harbison Canyon. Enjoy glowing sunsets from every direction with this retreat-like home on an acre of flat, useable land filled with all the San Diego county favorites (pomegranate, citrus, including a front lawn, cherry tree, peach, oaks, palms, owls on property, lavender, bougenvilla, birds of paradise & more). This single story, 3 bed 2 bath open concept home has a huge open kitchen, massive family room w/ working fireplace - perfect for entertaining w/ patio slider to pergola covered outdoor dining area w/ views. Cozy den off the kitchen perfect for quiet activities or use as a home office. Sitting area off kitchen has large open shelving - incredible aesthetics in the main living spaces. Home upgrades include wide plank French Oak LVP flooring throughout home, upgraded baseboards, lighting, quartz countertops & painted kitchen cabinetry, garage is fully insulated w/ mini-split system & currently being used as a gym & home office. Backyard is partially fenced for pets w/ new cedar gates, upper lot has flat building pad to easily add an ADU to expand. Currently, unpermitted backyard cottage is also being used as guest space & is heated & cooled + outdoor shower & is a total bonus space. Entire home is electric & efficient, solar is leased. Lot is extremely well developed with tons of entertaining space, perfect for everything from weekend dinners to large family celebrations (sellers got married here!) Incredible opportunity to live on land in San Diego & feel like you're away from it all, inside a little community just 35 min from the beach w/ easy access to I-8. THIS is what it's all about - space, proximity & a move-in ready home. PLAN TO SEE THIS ONE! First showings after 5pm Friday, August 28th. OPEN SATURDAY 8/29 10-2 OPEN SUNDAY 8/30 1-4.
For sale
Listed by: Keller Williams Realty • Knelly Dettinger • Contact: kdettinger@kw.com
$950,000
117 La Cresta Trl, El Cajon, CA 92019
3beds
2,046sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
1.03 Acres Lot
$940,200 Zestimate®
$464/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 4 days
- 474
- 25
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Listed by:
Knelly Dettinger DRE #02196499 kdettinger@kw.com,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: ND26183696
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom, Den, Exercise Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Full Bath on Main Level, Linen Closet, Separate Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Wood
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Range Hood, Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Doors: French Doors, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,046 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Door-Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Oversized, Private, RV Hook-Ups, RV Access/Parking, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs, Parking, Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 1.03 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Sloped Up, Trees, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 3991804400
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, HVAC
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Foothills, Rural, Suburban, Valley
- Subdivision: El Cajon
Location
- Region: El Cajon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $464/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $858,328
- Date on market: 8/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Fannie Mae,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher
- Exclusions: Seller's personal, beverage fridge, washer, dryer, sauna
Estimated market value
$940,200
$893,000 - $987,000
$4,336/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $858,328 +2% |
| 2025 | $9,623 +33.9% | $841,499 +35% |
| 2024 | $7,188 +32.5% | $623,374 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,424 -1.1% | $611,152 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,484 -2.7% | $599,170 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,634 +4.3% | $587,422 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,399 -20.3% | $581,400 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,771 +4.6% | $570,000 +6.5% |
| 2018 | $6,472 +2.4% | $535,000 +2.9% |
| 2017 | $6,319 +11.7% | $520,000 +9.5% |
| 2016 | $5,658 +14.5% | $475,000 +15.9% |
| 2015 | $4,940 +6.9% | $410,000 +6.5% |
| 2014 | $4,620 | $385,000 +25% |
| 2013 | -- | $308,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $308,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $308,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $308,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $308,000 -20% |
| 2008 | -- | $385,000 -24.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $512,392 +4.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $489,600 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $480,000 +130.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $208,121 -8.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $227,310 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $222,853 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $218,484 |
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Neighborhood: Harbison Canyon
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