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Shawn Bengtson

Office Broker - DRE 01236964

  • Office 760-805-7199
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986 Merritt Drive, El Cajon – $899,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,462 Sqft
  • .2 Acres
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,462 Sqft
  • .2 Acres

986 Merritt Drive

Welcome to 986 Merritt Dr — a hidden gem in the heart of El Cajon! Nestled on a quiet residential street, this charming home offers comfort, convenience, and classic Southern California living. Enjoy a functional layout filled with natural light, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The property features a spacious yard with endless potential for outdoor gatherings, gardening, or future customization. 4 bedroom 2 bath home with a 1 bedroom, 1 bath ADU. Tenants on month to month. The property has solar panels that are owned not leased. The property is currently rented to one tenant but could generate more income by renting the ADU separately. Motivated seller! Located just minutes from Hwy 8, shopping, dining, schools, and parks, this home offers easy access to everything El Cajon has to offer while maintaining a peaceful neighborhood feel. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, growing household, or savvy investor, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Significant recent improvements! The seller has spent $150,000 on repairs and property enhancements, thoughtfully upgrading key components to ensure quality, comfort, and long-term durability. A fantastic opportunity to own a well-maintained and improved home.

Essential Information

  • MLS® #PTP2601028
  • Price$899,000
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3.00
  • Full Baths3
  • Square Footage2,462
  • Acres0.20
  • Year Built1946
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
  • StatusActive

Community Information

  • Address986 Merritt Drive
  • Area92020 - El Cajon
  • CityEl Cajon
  • CountySan Diego
  • Zip Code92020

Amenities

  • Parking Spaces2
  • # of Garages2
  • ViewNeighborhood
  • PoolNone

Interior

  • CoolingCentral Air
  • FireplacesNone
  • # of Stories1
  • StoriesOne

Exterior

  • Lot DescriptionLevel

School Information

  • DistrictSee Remarks

Additional Information

  • Date ListedFebruary 9th, 2026
  • Days on Market41
  • ZoningR-1:Single Fam-Res

Listing Details

  • AgentRuben Aceves
  • OfficeBuySDHouses
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Price Change History for 986 Merritt Drive, El Cajon, (MLS® #PTP2601028)

Date Details Change
Price Reduced from $1,050,000 to $899,000 $151,000 (14.38%)

Ruben Aceves, BuySDHouses.

Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of March 21st, 2026 at 9:15am PDT. This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is usually deemed reliable but is NOT guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and should investigate the data themselves or retain appropriate professionals. Information from sources other than the Listing Agent may have been included in the MLS data. Unless otherwise specified in writing, Broker/Agent has not and will not verify any information obtained from other sources. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.