296 East Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021
What's special
Private East County acreage estate with expansion potential and panoramic foothill living. Completed in 2025, this thoughtfully designed main residence with expansive detached 25x40 workshop with guest quarters on over one acre of land offers endless flexibility for hobbyists, car enthusiasts, or multigenerational living. The main residence features quartz countertops throughout, warm wood cabinetry, LVP flooring, surround sound, ceiling fans, and built-in closet storage in bedrooms. The designer kitchen offers Samsung appliances, soft-close cabinetry, pot filler, and a range plumbed for gas or electric. Luxurious primary suite with glass tile, dual shower heads, dual sinks, and separate commode. Outdoor living is equally impressive with an expansive 400-foot Timbertech deck designed to capture the breathtaking scenery, plus a peaceful stream flowing through the property and mature oak trees adding to the tranquil setting. The home is also pre-wired for a sauna and hot tub and plumbed for future solar installation. Designed with safety and efficiency in mind, the property includes fire sprinklers inside and out, enclosed eaves, fire-resistant exterior siding, two septic systems servicing the house and shop separately, and two electric meters. The detached workshop is a rare and valuable addition featuring soaring ceilings with room for a car lift, a 50-amp subpanel + 200-amp separate service, air compressor setup, half bath on the shop floor, attached carport, abundant parking, and optional RV space. Above the shop, a private guest suite includes a kitchenette, bedroom, full bathroom and stackable W/D.
- 154 days
- 97
- 6
Travel times
Living Room
Primary Bedroom
Dining Room
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Kimberly A Koll DRE #01506747 858-231-4997,
Heritage Homes San Diego
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Fire Sprinklers, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas & Electric Range, Counter Top
- Laundry: Electric, Gas
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum/Vinyl
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,637
- Total interior livable area: 2,637 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Attached, Direct Garage Access
- Garage spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountains/Hills, Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 1.12 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Detached
- Parcel number: 5091503500
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Sprinklers, Fire/Smoke Detection Sys, Security System
- Subdivision: EL CAJON
Location
- Region: El Cajon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $444/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $601,385
- Date on market: 7/29/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2026 | Pending sale | $1,170,000$444/sqft |
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| 7/30/2026 | Contingent | $1,170,000$444/sqft |
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| 7/11/2026 | Price change | $1,170,000-1.7%$444/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $1,190,000-4.8%$451/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$474/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $601,385 +2% |
| 2025 | $7,394 -0.4% | $589,594 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,421 +2.7% | $578,034 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,225 -1.3% | $566,701 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,321 +1.5% | $555,590 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,214 +1.2% | $544,697 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,131 +83.7% | $539,113 +65.1% |
| 2019 | $3,881 -14.1% | $326,540 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,516 +1.4% | $320,138 -27% |
| 2017 | $4,453 -23.3% | $438,331 +1% |
| 2016 | $5,809 +2.2% | $434,096 +3.5% |
| 2015 | $5,681 +80.6% | $419,362 +98.4% |
| 2014 | $3,146 | $211,399 -0.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $211,582 +1.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $208,540 +1.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $204,866 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $203,336 +37.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $147,687 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $144,792 +6.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $135,962 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $133,297 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $130,684 +33.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $98,220 -65% |
| 2003 | -- | $280,521 +10% |
| 2002 | -- | $255,000 +13.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $224,000 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$1,167,400
$1.11M - $1.23M
$5,755/mo
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