2846 Willow Glen Dr, El Cajon, CA, 92019
About This Home
Newly remodeled 6 Bedroom, 6 bath (4 full 2 half) Rancho San Diego home on expansive lot! Large study could even be a 7th bedroom! Open & bright floorplan includes inviting entry porch, vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beams, two cozy fireplaces, two full kitchens, large island, very high-end appliances, new fixtures, recessed lighting & ceiling fans. Palatial master suite with dual sinks, spa tub, giant triple-head shower & spacious walk-in closet. Immense 1.3 acre lot includes many separate private outdoor areas: mountaintop area with massive views and parking for dozens, large orchard with mature productive citrus trees, kids yard with trampoline and rope swings, multiple patios, balcony, massive pool, pool casita with half bath, lush landscaping, shade trees, large lawn & mountain views with lots of privacy! Coveted location across the street from a golf course on a street with a 1-acre lot minimum! One of the best deals in east county! 3 minutes to Target and Ralphs, ten minutes to downtown La Mesa and downtown El Cajon, 15 minutes to downtown San Diego, 22 minutes to the beach and airport. Rural enclave with quick access to 8, 94, and 125. Home is also wheelchair friendly and perfect for multiple generations with two full kitchens, two full laundry rooms, two ACs, two furnaces, separate thermostats, three master bedrooms, lots of parking. Very safe neighborhood but new hard-wired Amazon Ring security system installed that includes many LED spotlight cameras and no batteries to charge. Solar system is so good many months the electric bill is $0. House feels even bigger than the official 5070 sq feet due to the expansive outdoor areas integrated into living spaces plus the four-car climate controlled garage that is more for storage and projects because there is a large shingled lighted three-wall carport next to it for actual parking.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Inside,Laundry Room
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Cooling
- Cooling features: Central Air,Dual
Features
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 5,070 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 5180205300
- Zoning: RR
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground,Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: In Ground,Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon,Hills,Mountain(s),Neighborhood,Panoramic,Valley,Trees/Woods
Lot
- Lot size: 1.28 Acres
- Features: Back Yard,Front Yard,Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Attached Carport,Carport,Garage,Oversized,RV Potential,RV Access/Parking,Community Structure,See Remarks
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Covered spaces: 7
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Wildfire
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in San Diego County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $8,065 | $96,780 |
| Home Insurance * | $368 | $4,416 |
| Property Taxes | $1,555 | $18,660 |
| Electricity | $1,087 | $13,046 |
| Total | $11,075 | $132,900 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000 |
| 2026-01-01 | Listing removed | $1,634,000 |
| 2025-06-23 | Listed for sale | $1,634,000 |
| 2024-08-27 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-05-28 | Listed for sale | $1,852,000 |
| 2023-09-22 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-09-02 | Listed for rent | $4,300 |
| 2023-04-14 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-02-19 | Listed for rent | $4,600 |
| 2022-09-16 | Sold | $1,550,000 |
| 2022-08-10 | Pending sale | $1,750,000 |
| 2022-07-07 | Price change | $1,750,000 |
| 2022-05-26 | Price change | $1,799,000 |
| 2022-05-07 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000 |
| 2017-05-04 | Sold | $975,000 |
| 2017-02-23 | Price change | $949,000 |
| 2017-01-18 | Price change | $999,000 |
| 2017-01-06 | Price change | $1,199,000 |
| 2017-01-04 | Listed for sale | $1,125,000 |
| 2016-06-06 | Sold | $532,000 |
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