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Property Description
Welcome to your Winter Gardens Estate! This beautifully maintained 2,639sqft residence offers 3 spacious bedrooms plus a dedicated office, 2.5 bathrooms, and an expansive 3-car garage with additional Covered RV parking. Situated on a generous 0.63-acre view lot (27,442 sq ft), this property features a sparkling pool, jacuzzi, outdoor living area with covered patio, mature fruit trees, and so much more. Originally built in 1984, the home has been thoughtfully updated over the years. Notable upgrades include dual-pane windows, a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, walk-in pantry, Pergo wood flooring and tile throughout, an updated primary bathroom with dual closets, and a surround sound system that extends to the patio. The property is equipped with a Generac generator, pool solar heating. The pool was replastered in 2019.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8540 Melrose Ln
General
- Sold For: $1,275,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SANDICOR
- MLS ID: 250028781
- Added to Site: 234 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Refrigerator, Vacuum/Central, Washer, Self Cleaning Oven, Barbecue, Built-In, Electric Cooking
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric, Gas, Gas & Electric Dryer HU
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Below Ground, Private, Solar Heat, Heated, Fenced
- Spa Description: Private with Pool
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 9
- Parking Features: Attached, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Three Door, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: EL CAJON (92021)
- County: San Diego
- Subdivision: Wintergarden (322)
- Neighborhood: Wintergarden
- Driving Directions: From Hwy 8 East Exit Second Street Heading North, Right on Royal Garden's, Left on Melrose Ln. House will be on the left towards the end of the street. No Sign.
School Information
- Elem School District: Lakeside Union School District
- Midd School District: Lakeside Union School District
- High School District: Grossmont Union High School Dist
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Forced Air, Energy Star, High Efficiency, Whole House Fan
- Heating Type: Forced Air Unit, Energy Star
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Stucco
- Roof: Flat Tile
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 2,639
- Living Area: 2,639 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1984
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.63
- Lot Size: .63
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Fencing (Description): Full, Gate, Excellent Condition
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cal Vet, Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Disclosures and Reports
- Prop. Restrictions: None Known
- Property ID: 397-050-54-00
Listed by Mission Realty Group (619) 448-2949, Amy Jean Young
Sold by 1st Choice Home Team (619) 843-1260, Jorge Murillo
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Schools
Schools serving 8540 Melrose Ln
School Districts:Lakeside Union Elementary School District, Lakeside, CA, Grossmont Union High School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lemon Crest Elementary School 12463 Lemon Crest Drive, Lakeside, CA 92040 | K-5 | 1.4 mi |
Lakeside Middle School, Lakeside, CA 11833 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside, CA 92040 | 6-8 | 1.9 mi |
El Capitan High School 10410 Ashwood Street, Lakeside, CA 92040 | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8540 Melrose Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/16/2025
Sold
$1,275,000
2%
MLS
5/28/2025
Listed
$1,250,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
8540 Melrose Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021 (MLS# 250028781) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,275,000 on July 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 8540 Melrose Ln? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in El Cajon? You can browse all El Cajon real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

