When was property at 7978 Canton Drive built and last sold?

The property at 7978 Canton Drive was built in 1951 and last sold on Feb 5, 2024 for $640,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 7978 Canton Drive is $804,445.

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Lemon Grove

91945

Lemon Grove

7978 Canton

Sold on May 4, 2026

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$826,250

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7978 Canton

Lemon Grove, CA 91945

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,475 Ft²

$3,929

Est. Monthly

About This Property

This completely move in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is on a large corner 8,000 sq ft lot with a huge yard. Perfect for ADU - Feasibility study already done and available! The home was completely renovated in the last 3 years including: new luxury vinyl plank (LVP) floors in all living and bedroom spaces, new tile in kitchen and bathrooms, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, updated bathrooms, granite kitchen countertops, new appliances, and much more. Enjoy a new HVAC system (2024), a smart Nest thermostat, and newly added solar. Roof is approximately 3 years old. Large, fully fenced yard with new planter boxes, a covered patio with a fan, and a mounted TV ready for outdoor entertaining. A spacious new storage shed and a built-in workbench in the garage are perfect for the DIYer! Additional ample parking for RV/boat. Less than 1 mile to two trolley stations. You will love moving right in and having peace of mind that this home is updated and ready for you!

Unit Size

1,475 Ft²

Days on Market

39 days

Land Size

Price per sqft

$542

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

HOA Dues

Year Built

1951

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Last updated: 7 months ago (SDMLS #260006525SD)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
May 4, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Apr 5, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Mar 26, 2026	Listed by Compass	$799,999
Listed by Compass
Feb 11, 2024	No longer available	-
No longer available
Feb 3, 2024	In contract	-
In contract
Jan 25, 2024	Listed by eXp Realty of California, Inc.	$625,000
Listed by eXp Realty of California, Inc.

	Unleash your creativity on this charming home nestled in the heart of Lemon Grove. Owned by only one owner, first time ever on the market! This home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with two different living spaces situated on an oversized, corner lot. The beautifully kept backyard is the perfect place to unwind after a long day and enjoy a beautiful sunset. Conveniently located with access to either the 54 or 94 freeways. Grossmont shopping center & medical facilities are a short 10 min drive away or be to the airport within 20 minutes! The manager has listed the unit size as 1475 square feet.

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Building Info

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General

Year Built: 1951

Effective Year Built: 1951
Building Count: 1
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 0
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 3
Parking Space Count: 1
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0
Location Influence Type: 000

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 8,000

Total Building Area: 1,475
Building Area: 1,475
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 0

Heating: 0
Heated Square Feet: 1,475
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: MONTEREY HEIGHTS
Land Acres: 0000000184
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 11
Legal Description 1: BLK 22 LOT 1 TR 001966

Neighborhood

School District Name: Grossmont Union High School District

School Tax School District: LEMON GROVE CTY
Census Tract: 014002

Zoning

Zoning: R1

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 001966

Subdivision Tract Number: 001966
Parcel: 577-211-01-00
Block: 22
Lot: 1
Municipality: CITY OF LEMON GROVE
Latitude: 32.7236
Longitude: -117.025

Address

Full Address: 7978 Canton Dr

Address - House Number: 7978
Address - Street Name: Canton
Address - Suffix Type: Dr
State: CA
City Name: Lemon Grove
Carrier Code: C005
4-Digit Zip Code: 4412
Zip Code: 91945

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $132,298
Tax Rate Code Area: 15-002

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1911

Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
Confidence Score: 74
Final Value: 612,927
High Value: 730,108
Low Value: 495,745

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $59,450
Assessed Land Value: $20,398
Assessed Improvements Value: $39,052

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Feb 05, 2024

Current Sale Recording Date: Feb 08, 2024
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 36
Current Sale Input Document Number: 32985

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$750,000

Sale Price/ft²

$515

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1225 ft²

Average Home Age

54.9 years

Currently For Sale

32 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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$4,800 /mo

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,527 ft²

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Listed by: Kristine Kappel, Compass
Last Updated: 7 months ago
Data Source: CRMLS, MLS# 260006525SD

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7978 Canton

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