For Sale at El Cajon: 601 Van Houten, El Cajon, CA 92020. 3-bedroom 2-bath, 1080 sf, 1956 El Cajon $799,000 begin new search
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Overview

Some homes have extra parking. This one has a plan for your RV, boat, work truck, and whatever else is coming home with you. Set on a 9,337 sq ft lot, this freshly updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a dedicated curb cut and RV driveway leading to a finished side gate with drive-through access to the backyard. Park vehicles and gear behind the gate, with an attached two-car garage and additional driveway parking up front. Inside, the open living, dining, and kitchen area is filled with natural light. Updates include a new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, windows, central heating and air, recessed lighting, water heater, and upgraded electrical panel, plus a newer roof and sewer line improvements. A full-size pantry and ample storage make everyday life easier. The generous lot and RM-4300 multifamily zoning offer potential to explore an ADU or additional units. Convenient I-8 access as well!

Address 601 Van Houten

El Cajon, CA 92020
Listing Status ACTIVE
Asking Price $799,000
On Market Date $799,000 @ Sep 23, 2026
Listed / On-Market Entered Sep 23, 2026
Original Entry Sep 23, 2026
Rooms
Square Footage 1080 sf
Bedrooms 3
Full Bathrooms 2
Location
Directions Via -I-8E - Take exit 15 to merge onto El Cajon Blvd - Turn right onto El Cajon Blvd/W Washington Ave - Turn left onto Van Houten Avenue. Cross Street: W Washington Avenue.
Market Area 92020 - El Cajon
Neighborhood El Cajon
Complex El Cajon
School District Not Listed
Ownership
Age Restriction 0
Property Type
Mello-Roos Fee $0
HOA Fee $0
Listing History
Timeline Notes
Sep 23, 2026Listed for $799,000 #260023236SD
Public Records
County San Diego
Assessor Parcel# 4875523300
Zoning R-1:SINGLE
Geographic Areas

Airport Compatibility Zone: Gillespie Field

Community College District: Grossmont-cuyamaca CC

Zip Code: 92020

Highway Locator

East of I-15

East of I-5

South of I-8

East of I-805

East of SR-163

South of SR-52

Ocean Distance 14.3 miles
Exterior
Style Single Family Residence
Material Not Listed
Lot Size ~ 9,337 sf
Fencing Not Listed
Topography Not Listed
Roof Shingle
Swimming Pool None
Parking
Driveway
Unpaved
Total Spaces: 10
Garage Spaces: 2
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 - 8.00
View Not Listed
Features
Year Built 1956
Laundry Location Gas Dryer Hookup,In Garage
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling Central Air
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Fireplaces Not Listed (0)
Additional Parcels No
Appliances Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Counter Top, Range Hood, Gas Range, Dishwasher
Appliances Yes
Assessments No
Association No
Association Fee 2 0
Attached Garage Yes
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Carport Spaces 0
Construction Materials Stucco
Cooling Yes
Heating Yes
Land Lease No
Laundry Yes
Levels One
Living Area Source Assessor
Lot Size Source Assessor
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Main Level Bathrooms 0
Main Level Bedrooms 0
New Construction No
Number Of Units Total 0
Number Remotes 0
Parking Yes
Patio No
Pool Private No
Property Attached No
Sprinklers No
View No
Well Depth 0
Well Gallons Per Minute 0
Well Pump Horsepower 0
Well Report No
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Property Tax estimate of 1% of listing price does not include local voter-approved bonds/assessments, supplemental taxes for new construction or ownership changes, extra local fees, etc.
Listing Source
Platform CRMLS
AOR San Diego
MLS Number 260023236SD
Courtesy of Compass
Listing Agent Derek Harms