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Shawn Bengtson

Office Broker - DRE 01236964

  • Office 760-805-7199
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897 Leland Place, El Cajon – $1,250,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,600 Sqft
  • 1.38 Acres
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,600 Sqft
  • 1.38 Acres

897 Leland Place

Watch the fireworks from your own yard or pool! A Rare Find: .9 ac. View Property in the County of San Diego (but close to the City), with a Macadamia Nut Orchard and an Additional .48 ac. Parcel. Here is your chance to own a one of a kind property in the county of San Diego, w/ a newly renovated pool and patio. This one level, 1,600 sq. ft., 3 BR/2 BA home has been updated & sits on .9 acres with views overlooking El Cajon and surrounding mountains. It comes w/ an oversized, 3 car garage with 10 ft. roll up doors. This home has a large living Room, with a wood burning fireplace & pellet stove insert, a heat & cool mini split system, new solar shades, carpet, paint, & XL windows & vaulted ceilings that maximize the view. The kitchen has track lighting, solid hickory cabinets with built-in slide out shelves, silestone counter tops, a center island with gas cooktop, s/s refrigerator, a full size Dbl oven with convection, & a Bosch dishwasher with a third rack. The kitchen is open to the dining room, & has cathedral ceilings. There’s a large laundry room/pantry with a washer/gas dryer, second refrigerator, & storage shelves. The primary bedroom has an updated bath, new carpet & paint, an XL walk-in closet & French doors. The property has a newly renovated, fully fenced pool w/water fountain features, a covered patio, new sod with sprinklers, an XL backyard space w/horse shoe pits, huge parking areas including an RV Pad w/30 amps & water, 2 sheds for extra storage, a fenced in garden area, fruit trees (orange, lemon, peach, nectarine, & fruit cocktail), pomegranates, grapevines, & a large macadamia nut orchard. Additionally included: is parcel #493-120-66 which is on the N. end of parcel #493-120-65 & has a Washington Plc. address. This parcel is .48 acres & is currently grandfathered in with Parcel #493-120-65, so the property’s legal description shows both parcels together for a total of 1.38 acres. A Perk Test was done in 2007 for parcel #493-120-66 for a 2 BR w/garage or a 3 BR w/garage. The property has been surveyed & the markers are in. Both parcels are being sold together for one great price! Buyers to do their due diligence in determining what, if any other structures can be built on the property. If you are looking for a private home, with amazing views, & property with a lot of potential, it's a must-see. Bring all offers.

Essential Information

  • MLS® #SW26111470
  • Price$1,250,000
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2.00
  • Full Baths2
  • Square Footage1,600
  • Acres1.38
  • Year Built1950
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
  • StyleRanch
  • StatusActive

Community Information

  • Address897 Leland Place
  • Area92019 - El Cajon
  • SubdivisionEl Cajon
  • CityEl Cajon
  • CountySan Diego
  • Zip Code92019

Amenities

  • Parking Spaces11
  • # of Garages3
  • Has PoolYes

Utilities

Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Water Connected, Overhead Utilities

Parking

Concrete, Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage, Oversized, Paved, Garage Faces Side, Asphalt, RV Access/Parking, RV Hook-Ups

Garages

Concrete, Door-Multi, Driveway, Garage, Oversized, Paved, Garage Faces Side, Asphalt, RV Access/Parking, RV Hook-Ups

View

City Lights, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pool, Valley, Orchard

Pool

Fenced, Gunite, In Ground, Private

Interior

  • InteriorCarpet, Laminate, Vinyl
  • FireplaceYes
  • # of Stories1
  • StoriesOne

Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Block Walls, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Unfurnished, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Track Lighting

Appliances

Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer

Heating

Fireplace(s), Pellet Stove, Wall Furnace, Ductless

Cooling

See Remarks, Whole House Fan, Ductless

Fireplaces

Living Room, Masonry, Raised Hearth

Exterior

  • FoundationSlab

Exterior

Asphalt, Block, Drywall, Frame, Glass, Concrete, Stucco, Wood Siding, Blown-In Insulation, Plaster

Lot Description

Agricultural, Back Yard, Corners Marked, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard, Orchard(s), Rocks, Sloped Down, Sloped Up

Windows

Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Screens

Roof

Asphalt, Composition, Rolled/Hot Mop, Shingle

Construction

Asphalt, Block, Drywall, Frame, Glass, Concrete, Stucco, Wood Siding, Blown-In Insulation, Plaster

School Information

  • DistrictGrossmont Union

Additional Information

  • Date ListedMay 21st, 2026
  • Days on Market16

Listing Details

  • AgentDana Rising
  • OfficeColdwell Banker Assoc.Brks-CL
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Dana Rising, Coldwell Banker Assoc.Brks-CL.

Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of June 7th, 2026 at 4:24pm 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.