East County Homes with One Level Stories

East County Homes with One Level Stories

Welcome to East County, a hidden gem nestled in the beautiful landscapes of San Diego County, California. This vibrant region is a perfect blend of suburban charm and natural beauty, offering residents a serene lifestyle while still being just a short drive from the bustling city of San Diego. Known for its stunning mountain views, picturesque parks, and a variety of outdoor recreational activities, East County is an ideal place for families, retirees, and anyone looking to embrace the California lifestyle.

One of the most appealing features of East County is its diverse selection of homes, particularly the charming one-level stories that dot the landscape. These single-story homes are perfect for those seeking convenience and accessibility, making them a popular choice for families with young children, retirees, and anyone who prefers to avoid stairs. With spacious layouts and open floor plans, these homes provide ample room for entertaining, relaxation, and everything in between.

In East County, you’ll find a variety of architectural styles, from modern designs to cozy ranch-style homes, all set against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty. Many of these properties come with generous yards, perfect for gardening, outdoor activities, or simply enjoying the warm California sunshine. The tight-knit communities in East County foster a sense of belonging, where neighbors become friends, and local events bring everyone together.

Whether you’re looking to buy your first home, downsize, or find a peaceful retreat, East County’s one-level story homes offer the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. Come discover the charm of East County, where your dream home awaits!

Newest East County Homes with One Level Stories

$749,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018865SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Amazing opportunity to purchase a single-level home in the desirable Carlton Hills neighborhood with panoramic mountain and city light views, solar, and new furnace and AC! Enjoy this home's classic charm as-is or update to suit your vision. Enter to a thoughtful floor plan with a generous living room flowing into the light and bright kitchen area with granite counters, wood cabinetry, and plenty of storage. The family room extends the main living space, connecting to an enclosed sunroom used as a delightful custom bar! All three bedrooms are generously sized, with the primary featuring an en suite bathroom. The other two bedrooms share a full bathroom in the hallway. Outside, the covered patio area is perfect for enjoying sunsets and evening breezes, with ceiling fans already installed for year-round comfort. Low-maintenance landscaping makes this home a delight, with the spacious 7500 SF lot boasting space to add a hot tub, putting green, garden boxes, and more. Enjoy the mature, producing lemon trees on the property! No HOA or Mello-Roos to restrict your vision! Close to amazing recreation opportunities at Santee Lakes Preserve, including boating and fishing, along with golf at Carlton Oaks Country Club, the Kumeyaay Lake Campground, nearby hiking trails, shopping, dining, and freeways.

9407 Lake Canyon Rd, Santee
$555,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018864SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Ideally located in Del Cerro, this bright and inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom end-unit condo combines comfort, style, and sweeping views. Situated on the second floor, the home is bathed in natural light and offers an open, spacious feel throughout. The living room flows effortlessly onto a private balcony, creating the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind with a book, or take in the surrounding scenery. The updated kitchen offers a functional layout with modern finishes, seamlessly blending convenience and style. The generous primary suite provides exceptional flexibility, with extra room for a desk, nursery, or reading nook. Both bathrooms have been tastefully renovated with timeless marble tile showers and flooring, adding a refined touch throughout. Residents can enjoy resort-style amenities, including a sparkling community pool and relaxing spa. Conveniently located within walking distance of highly regarded elementary, middle, and high schools, the home also offers easy access to SDSU, shopping, dining, parks, and major freeways. Whether you're searching for your first home, looking to downsize, or seeking a strong investment opportunity, this Del Cerro condo offers an outstanding combination of location, comfort, and value.

7320 Park Ridge Blvd Unit 216, Del Cerro
$749,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018854SD MLS ⋅ Coming Soon Status
Coming soon! This cute home is located in a quiet neighborhood and features a covered back deck and various fruit trees. The property includes a 10x20 finished shed previously used as a workshop, which has the potential to be converted into an ADU, as well as a 10x10 shed used for sewing and crafts. The home will be available for showings in the middle of the month and is priced to sell fast. Please let me know if you would like to schedule a viewing.

El Cajon
$459,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018842SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome home to this quiet and inviting single-story 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium, ideally situated in a small, well-maintained community. Offering a peaceful setting and a functional layout, this home is perfect for those seeking comfort, convenience, and low-maintenance living. The spacious kitchen features an abundance of cabinet and storage space, making meal preparation and organization a breeze. Both bedrooms are generously sized, and the thoughtful floor plan provides privacy and comfortable everyday living. Enjoy the outdoors from two private balconies, each complete with its own storage closet for added convenience. The community also features a refreshing pool, perfect for relaxing on warm days. Additional highlights include two dedicated parking spaces and a desirable location within a quiet, intimate complex. Whether you're looking for a primary residence or an investment opportunity, this charming condominium offers the perfect combination of comfort, storage, and community amenities.

5649 Lake Park Unit 102, La Mesa
$299,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260018838SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Discover the potential of this 8-acre property featuring an active well, electricity, and a mobile home. The mobile home is a fixer-upper, offering an excellent opportunity to renovate, rebuild, or create your ideal country retreat. Enjoy beautiful views, plenty of usable space, and convenient access to freeways and schools. Bring your vision and make this property your own!

2048 Buckman Springs Rd, Campo
$749,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260018822SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Nestled in the desirable Bostonia neighborhood, this spacious single-story home offers incredible potential on a generous 12,150 s.f. lot. Features, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a 2-car garage, plenty of driveway parking and a side yard for boat, rv or toys. The flexible layout includes two separate entrances: ideal for multi-generational living, rental income or extended guests. A dedicated laundry room and large private backyard add everyday convenience and outdoor space to enjoy. Previously used as a rental for many years, this home presents a rare opportunity to update and design the space to match your personal style. Endless possibilities await!

12452 Janet Kay Way, El Cajon
$444,400
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018775SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Rarely does a condo offer this much privacy, outdoor space, and convenience all in one. VA approved, move in ready, and filled with features that are hard to find. Tucked inside a gated community, this desirable first floor corner unit features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fresh paint, laminate wood flooring, granite countertops, and a bright, inviting layout. What truly sets this home apart are three spacious private patios, creating multiple outdoor spaces to unwind, entertain, or enjoy the Southern California weather. Add in a private detached garage, covered carport, low HOA, heated pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, and on site laundry, and the value is undeniable. All of this in an ideal location close to restaurants, shopping, grocery stores, and everyday conveniences. Come see why this one stands out.

620 E Lexington Ave Unit 13, El Cajon
$999,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260018760SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to your private ranch-style retreat in Alpine! Nestled among mature trees with breathtaking mountain views, this charming 4-bedroom, 3-bath home features herringbone wood-look tile flooring, vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, and expansive windows that fill the home with natural light. The split floor plan offers a private primary suite with French doors opening to the patio. The spacious lower lot provides endless possibilities for an ADU, RV garage, pool, sports court, barn, or horse facilities; capturing the very best of Alpine living.

1448 Terracita Lane, Alpine
$1,149,999
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018752SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Mid-century architecture, panoramic sunset views, and exceptional indoor-outdoor living come together in this beautifully updated hillside retreat. Vaulted wood-plank ceilings, expansive windows fill the home with natural light while framing spectacular views. The spacious living room centers around a custom stone fireplace and opens to a Mangaris wood deck—perfect for sunset dinners, entertaining, or outdoor movie nights with the hidden pull-down projection screen. The updated kitchen features custom cabinetry, matte quartz countertops, premium KitchenAid appliances including a gas range, under-cabinet lighting, designer finishes, and thoughtful built-ins. The spacious primary suite offers direct deck access, a glass-enclosed shower, and wall-to-wall closets, while the bright bonus flex room with built-in storage is ideal as a home office, creative studio, homeschool room, fitness space, or guest retreat. Authentic mid-century character is complemented by modern updates, including European white oak engineered flooring, Milgard windows and doors, fresh interior paint, updated electrical, solar, a certified septic system, and extensive roof improvements, including replacement of the majority of the roof. Multiple outdoor living spaces invite relaxing and entertaining amid drought-tolerant landscaping, mature fruit trees, fragrant herbs, and peaceful hillside surroundings. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, yet just minutes from shopping, dining, local coffee shops, and everyday conveniences, this home offers a rare blend of privacy, character, and modern comfort.

1560 Plantation Way, El Cajon
$469,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018731SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Move-In Ready 2 Bed / 2 Bath Condo in the Highly Sought-After Remington Community in the Heart of Rancho San Diego! This beautiful upstairs unit offers added privacy and features hardwood floors throughout, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, fresh interior paint, a spacious private balcony perfect for BBQs or relaxing, in-unit washer and dryer, central A/C, and convenient assigned parking. Enjoy resort-style community amenities, including a pool, playground, and fitness center, all while being just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, desirable schools and easy freeway access.

11456 Via Rancho San Diego Unit 214, El Cajon
$1,600,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260018726SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
MILK RANCH—THREE CABINS - A rare, privately held legacy property with more than 104 years of family ownership, this 39+ -acre mountain retreat is rooted in the rich history of the Cuyamaca region. Within the historic Rancho Cuyamaca Mexican Land Grant dating to 1848, the property carries the longstanding name “Milk Ranch,” reflecting the area’s early ranching, lumber, and cattle and dairy history. The name lives on through Milk Ranch Road. Situated at the base of Cuyamaca Peak, just 4.5 miles from beautiful Lake Cuyamaca, Milk Ranch offers privacy, natural beauty, recreation, and California history, with more than 100 miles of hiking and equestrian trails nearby. Two wells, a year-round spring-fed pond, productive fruit orchard, raised garden beds, and a metal workshop with covered parking create the foundation for a remarkable off-grid family compound, private retreat, or self-sufficient mountain homestead. Designed for independent mountain living, the primary cabin features solar as its main power source, complemented by operational hydroelectric and generator backup systems. Two additional cabins offer generator-powered accommodations. Seasonal elderberries, native azaleas, wild berries, abundant natural springs, wildlife, and other natural resources add to this extraordinary opportunity to own a secluded piece of California mountain history. This is a wonderful place to watch birds, deer, and other wildlife; nearly 200 species of birds call Cuyamaca their home. Mule deer visit the apple orchard. Gray fox, striped skunks, opossum, gray squirrels, white-nosed weasels, chipmunks, bobcat, and coyote are a few of the resident species. Three generations of children were raised on this property off-grid, making mud pies, stargazing, and listening to stories around the fireplace. There are numerous wild elderberry bushes for harvesting and making elderberry jam or syrup. The self-sustainable infrastructure includes a 3000-watt solar array charging the battery bank. The 24-volt battery bank consists of twelve 2-volt deep-cell flooded batteries; there are two Outback charge controllers, a Xantrex power inverter, and a hydroelectric and diesel generator backup power system. There is a year-round spring that feeds the hydroelectric backup system and flows at approximately 6 GPM into a plastic-lined pond. With a history dating back to pre-California statehood, this property promises bountiful fun and memories for future generations.

14684 Highway 79, Julian
$2,750,000
260018724SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
A short distance away from the city center is a rare, near turn-key development or retail investor opportunity in Alpine's fastest-growing corridor. This 10.52± acre property carries a Tentative Map for up to 30 residential lots, currently planned as a 26-lot custom home subdivision. Extensive engineering and due diligence are already complete, cutting the time, risk, and soft costs standing between purchase and construction. Alpine continues to draw buyers seeking spacious, custom homes with access to nature while staying connected to major commuter routes, supporting strong long-term demand and appreciation in this established growth pocket. The property also cash-flows today: existing rental units (up to 4) generate monthly income through the planning and entitlement process. A historic grove of 375+ mature, 100-year-old Mission olive trees and a high-producing private water well add further income potential and lifestyle appeal. Minutes from downtown Alpine, shopping, dining, and freeway access, with Wright's Field hiking and equestrian trails nearby. Entitlement progress, income in place, water rights, and a signature natural setting, a compelling package for developers, investors, and owner-builders ready to create Alpine's next standout residential community.

2804 6 S Grade Rd, Alpine
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