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Lemon Grove

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$846,214
Average Sales Price
$799,500
Median Sales Price
92
Total Listings
27,353
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About Lemon Grove · East County

A small, close-knit city with a big lemon and a central location.

Lemon Grove is a small, close-knit city between La Mesa, Spring Valley and San Diego. It takes its name from the lemon orchards that once covered the area, and its giant lemon on Broadway, with the motto "Best Climate on Earth," has been a local landmark since the 1920s.

For buyers, Lemon Grove's biggest strength is location. Downtown San Diego, East County and the South Bay are all within about 15 minutes, and SR-94 and SR-125 make commuting easy. The Orange Line trolley stops at Lemon Grove Depot and Massachusetts Avenue, which gives residents a car-free option for getting around.

Many homes here are mid-century single-story houses on good-sized lots. That makes Lemon Grove popular with first-time buyers who want a house instead of a condo, and with buyers interested in adding an ADU for family or rental income. North Lemon Grove offers hillside streets toward La Mesa, while the central area keeps you close to Broadway, the Big Lemon and the trolley.

Lemon Grove remains one of the more affordable places to buy a single-family home this close to downtown. The tradeoffs are older homes that may need updates and a smaller selection of shopping and dining than in larger cities nearby. For many buyers, the value and convenience more than make up for it.

When you're buying in Lemon Grove, look closely at lot size and layout, since many homes here have room to grow. If you're thinking about an ADU, check zoning and utility access early. Older homes may need updates, so a thorough inspection is worth it. Also consider how close you are to the trolley and freeways, since that's one of the city's biggest advantages. For sellers, Lemon Grove attracts first-time buyers and investors, so clean, well-maintained homes with clear information about updates tend to sell well. Pricing in line with recent sales nearby is the best way to draw strong interest quickly. We can also help you compare Lemon Grove with nearby La Mesa and Spring Valley, so you can see where your budget goes furthest. For investors, we can walk through rental demand and what an ADU might add to a property's value and income.

Thinking about Lemon Grove? Team Ratcliffe has helped buyers and sellers across San Diego County for more than 30 years. We're happy to walk you through what homes like yours are selling for, street by street.

Neighborhoods to Know

Central Lemon Grove

Near Broadway, the Big Lemon and the trolley.

North Lemon Grove

Hillside streets toward La Mesa.

Massachusetts Avenue area

Close to the trolley stop on the south side.

Everyday Life in Lemon Grove

Schools

Lemon Grove School District for elementary and middle grades, and Grossmont Union High School District.

Getting Around

SR-94 and SR-125, plus Orange Line trolley stops at Lemon Grove Depot and Massachusetts Avenue.

Things to Do

The Big Lemon on Broadway, local taco shops and quick drives to Mission Trails and downtown.

Lemon Grove at a Glance

Incorporated

1977

ZIP Code

91945

To Downtown

About 12 min

Known For

Value, location, the Big Lemon

Drive times are approximate, to downtown San Diego outside rush hour.

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Bathrooms 1.81 2
Bedrooms 2.66 3
Year Built 1971 1965
Lot Size 16,170 Sqft 5,980 Sqft
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