1542 Woody Hills Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019

About this single-family home

Nestled in the scenic rolling hills of Rancho San Diego/Hidden Mesa, this beautifully maintained home is located within the highly sought-after private gated community of Avocado Estates, featuring 101 custom estate homes. Step inside to soaring vaulted ceilings, engineered hardwood floors & travertine tile. The open-concept kitchen offers ample storage and seamlessly connects to a cozy family room w/ fireplace, perfect for everyday living & entertaining. The formal living & dining rooms offer comfortable spaces for gatherings. This spacious home features a bedroom & full bath on the first floor, ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Upstairs, the generous primary suite boasts breathtaking mountain & valley views, a bath w/ double sinks, a walk-in shower & a separate soaking tub. Outdoor living is exceptional here. Enjoy a massive, covered deck spanning the entire length of the home, accessible from both the family room & dining room. The impressive paver driveway, built-in fire pit & lush landscaping make outdoor entertaining pleasurable on this private 11,000+ sq ft lot. Additional highlights include a 3-car finished garage w/ epoxy flooring & built-in storage, extra driveway parking for 5–6 cars, dual-pane vinyl windows for energy efficiency, durable concrete tile roof, side yard & impeccably maintained landscaping. Mature avocado groves preserved by the original developer & available to residents for picking! Community amenities include hiking trails, parks, a spring-fed pond & a relaxing community pool. Community amenities include scenic hiking trails, parks, a spring-fed pond, and avocado groves. The recreation center offers a community pool, landscaped social areas, and a basketball court. All of this, just minutes from freeways 8, 125, 54, and 94, shopping, dining, outdoor activities, and less than 30 minutes to downtown San Diego and the coast. Don’t miss your chance to own this incredible home in one of East County’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Listing description from the December 2025 sale, as reported to CRMLS.

Sale history

$1,125,000

Sold December 2025 · listed $1,150,000, on market October 2025 · MLS #250040892SD · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Michael Gassaway · Listing Office: 1st Class Real Estate SD · Contact: 619-384-8163 · Bought with: Lyle Caddell · Compass

$680,000

Sold March 2020 · listed $650,000, on market January 2020 · MLS #200006079 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: John Cilch · Listing Office: Willis Allen Real Estate · Contact: 619-238-8065 · Bought with: Jay Becker · Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

$540,000

Sold January 2014 · listed $549,000, on market October 2013 · MLS #130055500 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Bernadette Somera · Listing Office: Coldwell Banker West · Contact: 619-934-8802 · Bought with: Carolyn Yarbrough · Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

$507,000

Sold January 2013 · listed $519,900, orig. $529,900, on market November 2012 · MLS #120057919 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Martin Barros · Listing Office: Coldwell Banker West · Contact: 619-934-8802 · Bought with: Bernadette Somera · Ashlon Realty

$355,000

Sold September 2012 · listed $400,000, on market January 2012 · MLS #120005961 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Rosa Cabrera · Listing Office: Coldwell Banker West · Contact: 619-934-8802 · Bought with: Martin Barros · Coldwell Banker West

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