East County Homes for Sale

East County Homes for Sale

Welcome to East County, California, a hidden gem nestled within the vibrant San Diego County. Known for its picturesque landscapes, friendly communities, and an abundance of outdoor activities, East County is the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. With stunning mountain views, rolling hills, and access to numerous parks and nature reserves, this region is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise.

East County boasts a diverse selection of homes for sale, catering to a variety of lifestyles and budgets. Whether you’re searching for a cozy single-family home in a family-friendly neighborhood, a sprawling ranch-style property with ample land, or a contemporary townhouse with modern amenities, you’ll find it all here. The real estate market in East County reflects the region's growing popularity, offering properties that are not only beautiful but also offer great value.

The community here is vibrant and welcoming, with a rich cultural heritage and an array of local events and festivals throughout the year. Residents enjoy easy access to top-rated schools, shopping centers, and dining options that range from charming cafes to gourmet restaurants.

Living in East County means you’re just a short drive away from the stunning beaches of San Diego, as well as the breathtaking mountains and deserts that California is known for. With its perfect blend of serenity and accessibility, East County is an ideal place to call home. Explore our listings today and discover the perfect property that suits your lifestyle!

Newest East County Homes for Sale

$750,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260022746SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Take in spectacular mountain views from this inviting Julian retreat, where peaceful surroundings and wide-open scenery set the tone for everyday living. Set on a fully fenced half acre, this move-in-ready, 1,482-square-foot home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and thoughtfully updated interiors that complement its beautiful mountain setting. Inside, natural quartzite kitchen countertops, vinyl plank flooring throughout, and updated finishes and fixtures create a fresh, welcoming feel. The primary bathroom features a walk-in shower, while the hall bathroom offers dual sinks and a generous six-foot bathtub. An updated roof, paid-off solar, upgraded electrical panel, and EV charger add everyday convenience and lasting value. Outside, the spacious half-acre lot invites you to take in the sweeping mountain views and enjoy the peace of the natural surroundings. Whether you’re savoring a morning coffee, gathering with friends, or simply spending a quiet evening outdoors, there’s room to spread out and soak it in. The property also offers space for a potential ADU, subject to applicable approvals. Just five minutes from historic downtown Julian, you’re close to local shops, apple orchards, and the town’s celebrated small-town charm. Nearby Lake Cuyamaca offers boating, fishing, and camping, with mountain scenery to enjoy along the way. Approximately an hour from San Diego, this updated retreat is an ideal place to settle in, slow down, and make the mountains your own.

3250 Salton Vista Drive, Julian
$999,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260022742SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
3-bedroom, 2-bath single-level home with pool is tucked away on a quiet Allied Gardens cul-de-sac with no HOA. The neighborhood is currently benefiting from major SDG&E infrastructure upgrades. Once completed, the street is scheduled to be newly paved, giving the area updated utilities and a fresh new appearance. Move-in ready with brand-new flooring, two remodeled bathrooms, and fresh interior and exterior paint. The modern kitchen opens to a bright living area with large windows overlooking the backyard and pool. Enjoy a private dark-bottom pool, covered patio, low-maintenance landscaping, storage shed, and additional driveway space for a small RV, boat, trailer, or recreational toys. Section 1 termite clearance has been completed and will be provided. Centrally located near Mission Trails Regional Park, shopping, dining, freeways, Downtown, and popular San Diego destinations. 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-level home with pool is tucked away on a quiet Allied Gardens cul-de-sac with no HOA. The neighborhood is currently benefiting from major SDG&E infrastructure upgrades. Once completed, the street is scheduled to be newly paved, giving the area updated utilities and a fresh new appearance. Move-in ready with brand-new flooring, two remodeled bathrooms, and fresh interior and exterior paint. The modern kitchen opens to a bright living area with large windows overlooking the backyard and pool. Enjoy a private dark-bottom pool, covered patio, low-maintenance landscaping, storage shed, and additional driveway space for a small RV, boat, trailer, or recreational toys. Section 1 termite clearance has been completed and will be provided. Centrally located near Mission Trails Regional Park, shopping, dining, freeways, Downtown, and popular San Diego destinations.

7118 Conestoga, Del Cerro
$1,099,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260022689SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Rare opportunity in Santee offering space, privacy, a pool, and a truly special setting. This single-story 4-bedroom, 2-bath home features 2,103 sq ft on an approximately quarter-acre lot designed for everyday living and entertaining. Major recent improvements include a new roof, newer HVAC system with updated ductwork, plus an impressive 11.31 kW solar system with dual Tesla Powerwall battery storage installed in 2025. The exceptionally private backyard is the centerpiece, featuring an expansive in-ground pool with Baja shelf, spa just outside the primary suite, pool lighting for evenings outdoors, and a mature magnolia tree providing afternoon shade. With the rear neighboring property situated below grade, the backyard enjoys a remarkably open, south-facing outlook rarely found in the neighborhood. Inside, multiple living and entertaining spaces include a den with wet bar, two fireplaces, a spacious dining area with room for a substantial table, and a kitchen peninsula that keeps guests connected to the action. An attached 2-car garage, single-story layout, generous lot, and no HOA complete the property. A distinctive Santee home offering privacy, substantial recent upgrades, and an indoor-outdoor setting built for Southern California living.

8621 Dunwoodie Rd, Santee
$1,099,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260022638SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Amazing new price!!! Discover panoramic views and exceptional privacy at 4807 Sunrise Valley Drive in the sought-after Horizon Hills area of El Cajon. This fully upgraded 4-bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers flexible multi-generational living, nearly 3/4 of an acre of usable land, and breathtaking southwesterly sunset views. Inside, you’ll find new flooring throughout, vaulted ceilings, oversized 6-inch baseboards, designer paint, a custom fireplace, dual-pane windows, LED lighting, custom roller shades, and upgraded bathrooms featuring quartz countertops. Additional upgrades include new solid-core interior doors and hardware, smart light switches, owned solar, a newer garage roof, mature landscaping, drip irrigation, and low-voltage landscape lighting. Tucked away at the end of a private cul-de-sac just minutes from the iconic Mt. Helix Cross, restaurants, shopping, freeway access, Downtown San Diego, and local beaches, this move-in ready property delivers the perfect blend of privacy, space, and convenience. Discover panoramic views and exceptional privacy at 4807 Sunrise Valley Drive in the sought-after Horizon Hills area of El Cajon. This fully upgraded 4-bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers flexible multi-generational living, nearly 3/4 of an acre of usable land, and breathtaking southwesterly sunset views. Inside, you’ll find new flooring throughout, vaulted ceilings, oversized 6-inch baseboards, designer paint, a custom fireplace, dual-pane windows, LED lighting, custom roller shades, and upgraded bathrooms featuring quartz countertops. Additional upgrades include new solid-core interior doors and hardware, smart light switches, owned solar, a newer garage roof, mature landscaping, drip irrigation, and low-voltage landscape lighting. Tucked away at the end of a private cul-de-sac just minutes from the iconic Mt. Helix Cross, restaurants, shopping, freeway access, Downtown San Diego, and local beaches, this move-in ready property delivers the perfect blend of privacy, space, and convenience.

4807 Sunrise Valley Dr, El Cajon
$799,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260022621SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Tucked into the pines of Julian's sought-after Pine Hills community, this 4.57-acre retreat is a rare chance to create something truly magnificent. Offered at $799,000 — the best-priced property in the neighborhood — this single-story, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is a genuine fixer, priced to reflect the work ahead and the equity waiting to be built. Step inside to a spacious, light-filled layout warmed by skylights, oversized windows, and two fireplaces plus a cozy woodstove. Outside, privacy stretches in every direction across the nearly 4.6 acres of usable land. This property comes energy-independent and water-secure: private wells, solar, a Tesla battery, and a backup generator mean low utility costs and real self-sufficiency — a rare find in the backcountry. Bring your vision, your tools, and a little sweat equity, and make this Pine Hills gem your own. Priced to sell and full of potential, this is the opportunity Julian buyers have been waiting for. Julian is a charming historic town nestled in the Cuyamaca Mountains, about an hour east of San Diego. Known for its small-town charm, gold rush history, and famous apple orchards, Julian is a popular getaway for those looking to enjoy fresh mountain air, scenic landscapes, and a slower pace of life. Real estate in Julian ranges from historic cabins to modern mountain retreats, making it an ideal location for those looking for a peaceful, nature-filled lifestyle with easy access to San Diego and Orange County.

3525 Deer Lake Park Rd, Julian
$545,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260022594SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Tucked among mature trees with Volcan Mountain in the distance, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Kentwood-in-the-Pines home offers 1,728 sq ft of flexible mountain living. Upstairs, an open kitchen and living room centers around a cozy wood stove, with two bedrooms and a bath, plus a wrap-around porch overlooking the fully fenced yard — perfect for morning coffee or evening stargazing. Downstairs adds a second kitchen, laundry area, and a versatile bonus room with full bath and walk-in closet — ideal for multigenerational living, guests, or rental potential. Minutes from downtown Julian's shops, dining, and hiking trails. Julian is a charming historic mountain town in the Cuyamaca Mountains, about an hour east of San Diego, known for its gold rush history, apple orchards, and small-town charm — a peaceful escape with easy access to the city. Julian is a charming historic town nestled in the Cuyamaca Mountains, about an hour east of San Diego. Known for its small-town charm, gold rush history, and famous apple orchards, Julian is a popular getaway for those looking to enjoy fresh mountain air, scenic landscapes, and a slower pace of life. Real estate in Julian ranges from historic cabins to modern mountain retreats, making it an ideal location for those looking for a peaceful, nature-filled lifestyle with easy access to San Diego and Orange County.

2503 Bonita Vista Dr, Julian
$999,999
5 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260022592SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
1,800+ sq ft*, nearly $200K in renovations, 5 bedroom home with new pool and spa, on an 8,000 sq ft mountain view lot, equipped with solar, has ADU potential, and is in an ideal location walking distance from Santee Lakes. Nearly every part of the property has been upgraded, beginning with a new roof and continuing into the heart of the home with a stunning kitchen featuring new quartz countertops, a large island, backsplash, cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Full Upgrade List Available by Request. The oasis-like backyard is centered around a sparkling new pool with infinity-edge tiled spa, and surrounded by new artificial turf and landscaping, an expansive concrete patio for lounging, mature fruit trees (avocado, pomegranate, and lemon), an outdoor shower, BBQ area with sink, and gazebo. The detached garage overlooking the pool has been enhanced with drywall, and a glass sliding door, ready to become a versatile flex space that a future owner could turn into a pool house, gym, or ADU. The possibilities are endless. Inside, the living room, dining area and kitchen have been tied together with luxury vinyl flooring and open layout that required removing a wall. The east wing of the home has also been reconfigured with a den and office space but could be used as bedrooms. A future owner could combine the rooms and create an attached JADU to accommodate extended family, guests, or renters. Additional upgrades include new gutters, washer & dryer, interior and exterior paint, updated lighting and ceiling fans, landscape lighting, irrigation, and more. Ideally situated on a quiet street just steps away from Santee Lakes, and a short drive to schools, shopping, dining, Santee Trolley Square, and freeway access. This is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey home with exceptional indoor-outdoor living and endless possibilities. Aprox. *1,800 sq ft includes ~400 sq ft converted garage, permits unknown.

9239 Bellagio Rd, Santee
$1,249,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260022581SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Beautiful 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in Woodbridge neighborhood of Lakeside. Home boasts wood, tile, & carpet flooring, stainless steel appliances, crown molding, granite kitchen countertops, center island, large pantry & laundry room. Spacious large yard with heated pool and spa with waterfall feature. All 5 bedrooms upstairs, 1/2 bath downstairs. Nice quiet area with no visible neighbors across the street. 2 AC units for both levels.

9625 Pino, Lakeside
$799,900
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260022575SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
12426 Royal Rd brings together the features buyers are often forced to choose between: a move-in-ready main home, a studio ADU, a pool, generous parking, and multiple outdoor spaces—all in a quiet, tucked-away setting. The main residence offers three bedrooms plus a flexible fourth room, two bathrooms, and an open-concept kitchen and living area designed for gathering. The studio ADU has its own entrance, kitchenette, and full bathroom, creating valuable space for extended family, guests, work, or rental income. Outside, a covered porch extending the length of the home overlooks the recently replastered pool, while the fully fenced, low-maintenance backyard provides another inviting place to relax or entertain. A two-car garage, RV parking, and room for multiple vehicles complete this hard-to-find setup. Thoughtfully updated and priced to stand out, this is a rare combination of comfort, flexibility, and value.

12426 Royal, El Cajon
$1,275,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260022572SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
It's not just a home-it's the Mt. Helix lifestyle at its finest! Elegance abounds the minute you arrive! Highly-sought after 1 level, cul-de-sac, breathtaking view home located on coveted enclave of Mt. Helix! Stunning Spanish-style architecture greets you! Open front door and fall in love! Walk through the custom stained glass doors to your left into the completely open remodeled gourmet kitchen! Gorgeous stone counters, luxury rich wood cabinetry, center big island with additional cabinetry and breakfast bar seating, double ovens, brand new dishwasher, brand new sink, newer refrigerator, pitched ceiling with skylight, and views galore! Kitchen opens to large family room with built -in cabinetry, window seating, slider to backyard, and more views! Separate dining room-ideal space to entertain family and friends! Huge living room with wall-to-wall windows taking in the mountain/hill/city light views, + cozy fireplace! Opulent primary suite with en-suite updated bath, walk-in closet, and more views! Great sized additional bedrooms! Incredibly private view backyard with covered patio, lush grass, and plenty of space for kid play and pets! Details not to miss; brand new carpet, brand new paint, many brand new kitchen features, 2 car garage, recessed lighting, central heating and air+! Make this YOUR home before someone else does! Welcome Home!

9807 Ogram Drive, La Mesa
$749,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260022536SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Charming and energy-efficient. This adorable Fletcher Hills home blends style, comfort, and efficiency. Enjoy an inviting space that features stunning floors, light colors , elegant crown molding, plantation shutters, and a thoughtfully designed floor plan. Built for both durability and cost savings, the home boasts an energy-efficient exterior coating, tinted double-pane windows, mini-split cooling, and a solar energy system to keep utility costs low. Unwind on the back patio deck while soaking in mountain views, or enjoy the spacious backyard complete with a storage shed for added convenience. The epoxy-coated garage provides a polished, clean finish. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to own a home that’s as smart as it is stylish!

649 N Cuyamaca, El Cajon
$1,299,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260022531SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Set in the hills of Mount Helix on a quiet cul de sac, this turnkey home offers sweeping mountain and neighborhood views. The private, resort style backyard is designed for entertaining, featuring an outdoor kitchen beneath a trellised patio with plenty of space for outdoor dining, relaxing, or adding a pool. A grand entrance welcomes you inside, where you’ll find two gracious living spaces, including a handsome den with a stone fireplace and wet bar, along with a formal dining room and spacious kitchen. Paid solar!

9370 Viento Fuerte, La Mesa
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