261 Gateway Ct, El Cajon, California 92020, El Cajon, 92020 - 3 bed, 3 bath
ACTIVE$599,000
261 Gateway Ct, El Cajon, California 92020
3Beds
3Baths
1,448Sqft
11,446Lot
Year Built
2024
Close
-
List price
$599K
Original List price
$599K
Price/Sqft
$414
HOA
$288
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
250044341SD
Home ConditionExcellent
Features
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About this home
We found 3 Cons,5 Pros. Rank: price - $599.0K(41th), sqft - 1448(50th), beds - 3(50th), baths - 3(50th).
Welcome to this modern 2024-built home located in a newly developed gated community in El Cajon. This energy-efficient residence features owned solar with 8 paid-off panels, a two-car garage, and an open, contemporary layout. The home offers 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including two bedrooms with their own private en-suite baths—perfect for guests, roommates, or multi-generational living. Enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry and a low HOA with no Mello-Roos. Ideally situated near major freeways for easy commuting, this home places you minutes from SDSU, Grossmont Center, Parkway Plaza, Mission Trails, Lake Murray, and the rapidly growing dining and retail options throughout East County.
Nearby schools
3/10
Johnson Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.9mi
2/10
Chase Avenue Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.1mi
5/10
Anza Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.4mi
6/10
Northmont Elementary School
Public,•K-6•1.4mi
2/10
Naranca Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.6mi
3/10
Cajon Valley Middle School
Public,•6-8•0.9mi
3/10
Emerald Middle School
Public,•6-8•1.0mi
6/10
Parkway Middle School
Public,•7-8•1.9mi
/10
La Mesa-Spring Valley Home School/Independent Study
Public,•K-8•2.9mi
8/10
La Mesa Arts Academy
Public,•4-8•4.4mi
6/10
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, And Math Academy At La Presa
Public,•4-8•6.0mi
7/10
Grossmont High School
Public,•9-12•1.2mi
3/10
El Cajon Valley High School
Public,•9-12•1.4mi
3/10
Idea Center
Public,•9-12•1.7mi
Price History
Date
Event
Price
11/19/25
Listing
$599,000
Condition Rating
Excellent
This property is a brand new construction, built in 2024, and is located in a newly developed gated community. All components, including the kitchen with its modern white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and quartz countertops, and the bathrooms with contemporary vanities and fixtures, are new and meet current quality standards. The home features an open, contemporary layout, new flooring (hardwood-look and carpet), recessed lighting, and energy-efficient owned solar panels, indicating no deferred maintenance and minimal physical depreciation.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Brand New Construction & Modern Amenities: Built in 2024, this home offers a modern, open, and contemporary layout with a two-car garage and in-unit laundry, ensuring a move-in ready experience with current design trends.
Significant Cost Savings & Energy Efficiency: Features owned solar with 8 paid-off panels, making it an energy-efficient residence with low HOA fees and no Mello-Roos, substantially reducing long-term utility and property costs.
Versatile Floor Plan: With 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including two private en-suite baths, the layout is ideal for multi-generational living, accommodating guests, or roommate scenarios.
Gated Community Security: Located within a newly developed gated community, providing enhanced security, privacy, and a sense of exclusivity for residents.
Prime Commuter-Friendly Location: Strategically situated near major freeways, SDSU, Grossmont Center, Parkway Plaza, and growing dining/retail options, offering excellent accessibility and convenience for daily living and commuting.
Cons
Townhouse Configuration: As a townhouse, the property likely offers limited private outdoor space, which may not appeal to buyers seeking a traditional single-family home with a larger yard.
Ongoing HOA Fees: Despite being described as 'low,' the $288 monthly HOA fee is an additional recurring cost that some buyers might prefer to avoid or find undesirable.
El Cajon Market Perception: While convenient, the El Cajon location might not command the same premium or appeal to all buyers compared to other more central or coastal San Diego submarkets.