Incorporated in the 1977, Lemon Grove is bordered by La Mesa to the north, Bonita to the south, Spring Valley to the east, and City Heights to the west. The community is located at elevations ranging from 280 feet to 530 feet above sea level. Lemon Grove falls within the 91945 Zip code and has a population of about 23,000.

Situated only about 8 miles from the City of San Diego, Lemon Grove offers a village-like setting among modern conveniences. Lemon Grove residents have easy access to all areas of San Diego County via Interstate 8, State Routes 94 and 125, as well as the Trolley System.

A community that is proud of its historic roots, Lemon Grove is located in the East County of San Diego, California. Lemon Grove was formerly a rural community with vast areas of lemon groves from which it acquired its name. Today, Lemon Grove is a well-developed community and home to many thriving businesses. Still, Lemon Grove has not lost its rural ambiance with farms, rolling fields, and homes on large lots dotting the landscape.

Lemon Grove contains a large ten-foot wide lemon monument made of fiberglass on Main Street, as a remembrance of the community’s humble beginnings. The community was once famed to have the “best climate on Earth,” as evident from the words imprinted at the base of the lemon monument. Lemon Grove enjoys a wonderful Mediterranean climate characterized by warm and dry summers and mild and pleasant winters.

Lemon Grove has undergone some revitalization in the recent years, especially in the downtown area. The Downtown Village commercial district is now flourishing with the development of many new businesses.

The community offers plenty of opportunities for recreation and fun including an art complex, a theater, parks and recreation centers. For shopping enthusiasts, there are many small and large shopping centers in and around Lemon Grove.

The Lemon Grove Union School District operates six elementary schools and two middle schools providing primary education in the area. High school students attend schools of the Grossmont Union High School District. Students pursuing higher education have easy access to nearby colleges such as San Diego State University (SDSU), Cuyamaca Community College and Grossmont Community College.

Lemon Grove homes include both newer and older homes priced to suit a variety of budgets. Single-family homes, estate homes, town homes, condominiums and apartment buildings make up the real estate in the area.

If you are considering buying or selling a home, condo, or any other real estate in Lemon Grove, then contact us right away. We have agents who assist home buyers and sellers in the Lemon Grove real estate market.