Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Lemon Grove, CA

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    Melissa Tucci profile picture
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    Melissa Tucci

    Coldwell Banker West

    23 Years of experience

    174+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.3%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $1.58B

    All-Time Sales

    $580K - $6.9M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Hedda Parashos

    Palisade Realty

    20 Years of experience

    512+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.45%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $2.62B

    All-Time Sales

    $770K - $560M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Chris Heller

    eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.

    43 Years of experience

    75+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.6%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $1.66B

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $10.7M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Glen Henderson

    Premier Homes Team | LPT Realty, Inc

    23 Years of experience

    81+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.75%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $919.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $410K - $11M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Marty Banks

    Coldwell Banker West

    23 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.75%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $561.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $2.6M - $472M

    Price Range

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    Michael Wolf

    Coldwell Banker West

    21 Years of experience

    71+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.05%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $463.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $580K - $3.5M

    Price Range

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    Alexandra Vinson Shepard

    Alexandra Vinson Shepard

    24 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.5%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $283.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Jose A Hernandez

    Coldwell Banker

    23 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.5%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $173.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $4.9M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Joseph OMeara

    eXp Realty - Joe OMeara Team

    22 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.5%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $138M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Bob Sanchez

    Coldwell Banker West

    21 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.8%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $108.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Michael Browne

    Sullivan Browne Properties

    25 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.8%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $74.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    2%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Jessica Macias

    eXp Realty

    16 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.41%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $114.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $2.5M

    Price Range

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    Z McT-Contreras

    TXR Homes Inc. | McT real estate group

    21 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.56%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $74.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $810K - $2M

    Price Range

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    Joel Blumenfeld

    Compass

    16 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.86%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $102.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $970K - $4M

    Price Range

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    Marta Stasik Fahme

    Stasik Homes Real Estate

    14 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.86%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $157M

    All-Time Sales

    $500K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Issac Cardona

    Big Block Realty

    12 Years of experience

    39+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.86%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $127.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $6.8M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Melina Rissone

    Colwell Banker West 410 Kalmia

    21 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.86%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $115.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $540K - $3M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Emma Lefkowitz & Brian Tague

    Real Brokerage - The Barron Team

    22 Years of experience

    111+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.16%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $126.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $910K - $3.2M

    Price Range

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    Steve Meyers

    eXp Realty of Southern California | Porchlight Realty

    9 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.31%

    in Lemon Grove, CA

    $22.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $2.7M

    Price Range

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    Mike Aqrawi

    San Diego Homes Realty

    13 Years of experience

    59+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $334M

    All-Time Sales

    $470K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Alex Saavedra

    Core Real Estate Services

    21 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $11.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $570K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    16

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Douglas Gutierrez

    eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.

    10 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $182.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $500K - $6.2M

    Price Range

    291

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Brenda Childress

    Mission Realty Group

    24 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $80.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    174

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Dani Hanna

    Big Block Realty

    9 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $51.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $870K

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Lemon Grove?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Lemon Grove sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in October. To hit that window, plan to list around September.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    37Jan44Feb33Mar32Apr24May23Jun30Jul32Aug29Sep27Oct29Nov37Dec

    October

    Best month to sell

    27 days

    Typical time on market

    101.2%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Lemon Grove, CA sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.

    What These Numbers Mean for Lemon Grove Buyers and Sellers

    Lemon Grove currently reads as a tight, seller-leaning market, and the Housing Market Trends module above quantifies why. With only 31 active listings against 15 homes sold in the latest month, months of supply sits at just 2.2, well below the four-to-six-month range that typically signals balance. That scarcity shows up in the competitive indicators: 55.9% of homes closed above asking price, 59.9% went off the market within two weeks, and the sale-to-list ratio held at 100.94%. For a buyer, this combination means offers at or slightly above list are often required on well-presented homes, and contingency-heavy bids face real risk of being passed over. Building in a fast inspection timeline and a pre-underwritten loan can carry more weight than a marginally higher price. At the same time, 25.8% of listings recorded a price cut, which shows overpriced homes still get repriced. That is the leverage point for a patient buyer: focus on listings that have aged past the 12-day median. For a seller, the message is to price to the current comps rather than to last year's peak. Median sale price moved -0.7% year over year, so pricing on stale expectations is what triggers the price drops noted above. Homes priced accurately are still clearing quickly and frequently above list. With 665 licensed agents operating across zip codes 91945 and 91946, outcomes vary widely by who runs the transaction, which is where verified performance data becomes the more useful filter than name recognition alone.

    What Lemon Grove Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Lemon Grove goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Lemon Grove
    $211,800
    Median home price$764,617
    Down payment (20%)$152,923
    Loan amount$611,694
    Monthly payment (PITI)$4,943

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.67% mortgage rate (as of August 13, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Lemon Grove Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 12 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.94%
    Price Trend (YoY) -0.7%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $4,943
    Principal & Interest
    $3,935
    Property Taxes
    $733
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $764,617 median home price with 20% down at 6.67% (as of August 13, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Lemon Grove Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $770,007
    Today $764,617
    -0.7%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 34 days
    Today 12 days
    -22 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.9%
    Today 100.94%
    +1.02%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, the market has shifted toward slower absorption even as competition for the right homes stays high: median price moved -0.7%, time on market reflects a -22 days change, and the sale-to-list ratio changed +1.02%. For buyers, the added market time creates more room to evaluate and negotiate on listings that linger. For sellers, holding a sale-to-list ratio near 100.94% confirms that correctly priced homes still meet ask, but the longer timeline rewards accurate pricing from day one.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Lemon Grove MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Lemon Grove Realtor

    Choosing an agent on billboard familiarity alone tends to obscure what actually moves a transaction: measured negotiation results and consistent client outcomes. EffectiveAgents ranks 42 agents in Lemon Grove out of 665 licensed locally, using verified transaction history rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Melissa Tucci at Coldwell Banker West, has recorded roughly 2,180 career transactions and about $1.6B in all-time sales volume, a depth of dealmaking that matters when 55.9% of homes sell above list and offer strategy decides who wins. That negotiating context applies across the local map, including the 91945 and 91946 zip codes, where pricing precision and offer structuring drive results. Experienced agents help sellers land near the 100.94% sale-to-list benchmark and guide buyers on when a home that has passed the 12-day median invites a lower bid. When comparing agents, read review patterns for consistency over time, not just a high count. Tucci's 275 reviews illustrate the kind of sustained feedback volume that signals repeatable service rather than a few standout closings.

    How We Rank Lemon Grove Real Estate Agents

    Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Lemon Grove market today.

    Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: July 2026

    Lemon Grove Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Lemon Grove, CA?

    Melissa Tucci at Coldwell Banker West is the top-ranked agent in Lemon Grove, CA, according to EffectiveAgents, which evaluates agents on verified transaction history rather than advertising. Her record includes roughly 2,180 career transactions, about $1.6B in all-time sales volume, and 275 client reviews. That said, the strongest agent for you depends on your price point and goals. EffectiveAgents analyzes 185 local transactions annually to rank 42 qualified agents, so you can compare measured performance before deciding.

    How were these Lemon Grove real estate agents ranked?

    Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.

    How many real estate agents are in Lemon Grove?

    Our data covers 665 real estate agents serving the Lemon Grove area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Lemon Grove market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Lemon Grove mean for sellers?

    Lemon Grove's median sale price is $764,617 as of July 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.

    How long does it take to sell a house in Lemon Grove?

    The median home in Lemon Grove goes under contract in about 12 days, though that figure reflects a -22 days change in market time versus a year ago. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location. With 59.9% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, accurately priced and well-presented listings still move fast, while homes priced above current comps are the ones landing in the 25.8% of listings that record a price cut. Pricing to recent sales from day one is the biggest driver of a shorter timeline.

    Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?

    No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

    Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?

    No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

    What commission do Lemon Grove realtors charge?

    Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.

    Should I use a local Lemon Grove agent or a national brand?

    The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Lemon Grove neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.

    What questions should I ask a Lemon Grove realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Lemon Grove in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.

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