1145 Merritt Lane

El Cajon, CA 92020

If your looking for a rural property that will give you lots of elbow room, awesome views, but still close to shopping and great schools, this is it! First time on the market since 1948, Same Family passed down from generations. Great location on .95 of an acre, great views from upper level deck off of the living room. Home is built on a slope so there is exterior access to both the main floor and upper floor . Main Floor features a family room with fireplace, 2 bedrooms and 3/4 bath. Stairway to upper level where you will find the primary bedroom, attached bath with combo bath/shower. and single sink vanity, kitchen that was remodeled in 2008 with electrical upgrades, combo dining room and living room with lots of windows providing great natural light and awesome views plus a door to the large exterior covered deck. A sunroom also is a lovely feature of the upper level. Kitchen, dining room, living room, sun room, have laminate flooring. In 1995 new 1200 gal septic tank and leach field installed.Main floor third bedroom was added by Marrokal Construction in 1982 along with the main floor bathroom update. New Owens Corning vinyl windows in 2002. Roof was replaced in January 2016. Garage roof and rollup door were replace approx 2014. Front yard landscaping and irrigation installed in 2017. New hot water heater May 2023. HVAC upgraded in June 2023. New flooring in Master bedroom bath and stairway in 2023. The detached 2 car garage was the owners primary residence while the main house was being built. It may have the ability to become an ADU. What was the kitchen and bath need major renovation but the plumbing is still there and connected to the septic.