Lemon Grove Homes
The San Diego East County community of Lemon Grove is home sweet home to residents that want a small town feel with all the benefits of the big city, quiet shady streets and affordable housing. Lemon Grove has the honor of having the Best Climate on Earth which is one reason when visitors come they want to stay.
The area in the 1940’s was home to several lemon groves, thus the origin of the name. Individuals and families soon learned the area was the perfect place to live. Lemon Grove is only ten minutes east of downtown San Diego, but still holds dear their rural setting with large lots and huge shade trees dotting the landscape.
The real estate market in Lemon Grove offers older well-kept homes as well as newer homes. Transportation to San Diego and Mission Valley is a short drive on Highway 94 or the Trolley is a wonderful alternative.
Lemon Grove is home to five public elementary schools, two public middle schools, and four private schools. Community activities offer residents all kinds of fun things to do such as Old Time days, an arts complex, concerts, a playhouse, and more. A project to revive the downtown village known as Operation Downtown has brought in more businesses to give the community of Lemon Grove even more without losing that country feel.
Single-family homes are the most prominent real estate you will find with large lots and beautiful landscape. The homes normally are between $184,900 to $650,000, whereas condominiums range in price from $120,000 to $370,000. The majority of the homes and condos in the area are owner occupied.
Newlyweds enjoy the ability to purchase an older or new home with all the amenities they desire with job possibilities only a short distance away. Families love Lemon Grove since the area offers quality schools, fun activities, and a rural type setting. Seniors love Lemon Grove for all the same reasons and more.
At the time of this writing, two bedroom Lemon Grove condos prices start at $120,000, single family three bedroom Lemon Grove homes for sale start at $184,900, and the highest price home on the market was around $640,000.
A home in Lemon Grove gives you all you desire – a small town rural feel, only ten minutes from downtown San Diego, excellent educational facilities, and the perfect climate year round.
Do you want more information on this quaint East County San Diego community and Lemon Grove real estate? Call the Lemon Grove Homes Experts at 619-303-0844 or complete our form below and one of our professional Agents will be in touch with you shortly.
