VATop pick
Active
19$374,900$26,547 equity gap
- Rate
- 3.12%
7.40%today- Payment
- $1,652/mo
$2,672today
- —beds
- 1baths
- 526sqft
Lemon Grove, California
Assumable homes for salein Lemon Grove, California.
7 homes in Lemon Grove carry an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan you can take over, with locked rates from 2.88%. Assume the seller’s mortgage instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.
Live MLS data · Updated
Lemon Grove assumable market
by the numbers.
7active assumable listings
2.88%lowest locked rate
$815kmedian list price
$548saved per month vs. 7.2%
About the market
Assumable mortgagesin Lemon Grove, explained.
Every number on this page comes from the live MLS feeds UMe indexes for California, filtered to Lemon Grove. Updated October 2026.
How assumptions work for buyersLemon Grove, California has 7 homes for sale with an assumable mortgage as of October 2026: 5 VA loans and 2 FHA loans that a qualified buyer can take over at the seller's existing rate instead of financing at today's roughly 7.2%. Rates on active Lemon Grove assumable listings start at 2.88% with a median of 6.27%; 1 listing is under 4% and 1 is under 5%.
The median assumable home in Lemon Grove lists for $815,000, with a median of $73,066 in cash to assume, the gap between the price and the remaining loan balance. At the median assumable rate the principal-and-interest payment is about $4,351 a month versus $4,898 for the same balance at today's rate, roughly $548 kept every month and $6,574 a year. The most active Lemon Grove ZIP codes are 91945 (7).
UMe confirms the balance, rate, and assumability of each listing with the listing agent before marking it Certified. FHA, VA, and USDA loans are assumable by law, and you do not need to be a veteran to assume a VA loan. Once you are under contract, the loan servicer underwrites you rather than a new lender; most Lemon Grove assumptions close in 45 to 90 days, and UMe tracks the file with the servicer and both agents so nothing stalls.
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View all 7 on the map Homes on the marketin Lemon Grove.
VA
Active
34$549,000$85,202 equity gap
- Rate
- 2.87%
7.40%today- Payment
- $2,163/mo
$3,612today
- 3beds
- 2baths
- 1,180sqft
9457 Carlton Oaks Drive #B, Santee
FHA
Active
26$699,000$102,033 equity gap
- Rate
- 2.87%
7.40%today- Payment
- $2,850/mo
$4,759today
- 4beds
- 3baths
- 2,057sqft
3555 Helix St, Spring Valley
FHA
Active
39$609,900$114,253 equity gap
- Rate
- 2.88%
7.40%today- Payment
- $2,325/mo
$3,877today
- 3beds
- 3baths
- 1,424sqft
1312 Hawk Lane, El Cajon
VA
Active
33$350,000$62,190 equity gap
- Rate
- 2.88%
7.40%today- Payment
- $1,338/mo
$2,231today
- 1beds
- 1baths
- 724sqft
5980 Dandridge Lane #225, San Diego
VA
Active
19$710,000$115,957 equity gap
- Rate
- 2.93%
7.40%today- Payment
- $2,795/mo
$4,632today
- 3beds
- 3baths
- 1,495sqft
2076 Tango Loop #4, Chula Vista
Live MLS collection. Loan balances, payment estimates, and cash-to-assume amounts update with the source listing. Taxes, insurance, HOA, closing costs, and secondary financing may change the final monthly payment.
Inventory snapshot
What’s in the mixin Lemon Grove.
Live counts from the MLS feeds we index for California. Updated October 2026.
- Active listings
- 7
- UMe Certified / verified
- 0
- Lowest rate
- 2.88%
- Median rate
- 6.27%
- Median list price
- $815,000
- Median cash to assume
- $73,066
Lemon Grove listings by locked rate
- Under 4%1 home
- 4% – 5%0 homes
- 5% – 6%1 home
- 6% and up5 homes
Lemon Grove listings by loan type
- VA5 homesmedian 6.35%
- FHA2 homesmedian 4.44%
FHA, VA, and USDA loans are assumable by law. Conventional loans almost never are.
By neighborhood
Assumable homesby Lemon Grove ZIP code.
Each ZIP opens the Lemon Grove map zoomed to its listings, in assumptions mode, with rate and payment filters ready.
Run the Lemon Grove numbers
What an assumable ratedoes to a Lemon Grove payment.
The sliders start at the median Lemon Grove assumable listing: $815,000 list price and a 6.27% existing rate. We compare the payment you would take over against financing the same balance with a new loan at today’s 7.20%. Principal and interest only; taxes, insurance, and HOA dues are the same either way.
The gap between price and balance is the seller’s equity: your cash to assume, or what a second loan can help cover.
Cash to assume (seller’s equity)$75,000
9% of the price. Eligible buyers can start with as little as 5% down using a second loan for the rest.
Your monthly payment if you assume in Lemon Grove
$4,804/mo
New loan at 7.20%$5,023
Assumed at 6.25%
$4,804
Every month$219
Over five years$13,132
Interest you never pay$309,39426-year assumed loan vs. a new 30-year loan
Estimates for illustration. The real numbers depend on the loan, the servicer, and your qualification; every Lemon Grove listing on UMe shows the actual balance, rate, and payment.
How it works in Lemon Grove
How to assumea mortgage in Lemon Grove.
You’re not applying for a new mortgage. You’re stepping into one that already exists, at the rate it was written. Four steps, and UMe owns the hard one.
Start with pre-qualification- 01
Find a Lemon Grove home with a locked rate.
Every listing on this page carries an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan. Filter the Lemon Grove map by existing rate, monthly payment, or cash to assume instead of by list price alone.
- 02
Cover the seller’s equity.
You pay the seller the difference between the price and the remaining balance, a median of $73,066 in Lemon Grove today. Cash, a second loan, or seller financing can bridge it.
- 03
Qualify with the servicer, not a new lender.
The current loan servicer reviews your credit, income, and debt just like a lender would. UMe prepares the file, works the servicer directly, and chases every follow-up so the 45-to-90-day timeline holds.
- 04
Close and keep the rate.
The seller’s balance, rate, and remaining term become yours. No points, no origination fee, no reset to 30 years, and a Lemon Grove payment written in a different decade.
Lemon Grove questions
Assuming a mortgagein Lemon Grove.
The numbers below come from current Lemon Grove inventory and update as listings change.
All assumption FAQsHow many assumable homes are for sale in Lemon Grove?
As of October 2026, UMe tracks 7 active assumable listings in Lemon Grove. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.
What types of assumable loans are available in Lemon Grove?
Current Lemon Grove inventory breaks down as VA (5, median 6.35%) and FHA (2, median 4.44%). FHA, VA, and USDA mortgages are assumable by law, which is why they make up nearly all assumable listings. Conventional loans usually carry a due-on-sale clause and cannot be assumed. You do not need to be a veteran to assume a VA loan, though the seller's entitlement stays tied up unless you substitute your own.
What is the lowest assumable mortgage rate in Lemon Grove?
The lowest rate on an active Lemon Grove assumable listing is 2.88%, and the median across all 7 listings is 6.27%. 1 listing is under 4% and 1 is under 5%, compared with roughly 7.2% for a new 30-year loan today.
How much can I save with a mortgage assumption in Lemon Grove?
Across current Lemon Grove listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $4,351 per month versus $4,898 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $548 every month, or $6,574 a year. The savings compound because you also keep the seller's remaining term instead of restarting a 30-year clock.
How much money do I need to assume a home in Lemon Grove?
When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In Lemon Grove that gap is currently a median of $73,066 on a median list price of $815,000. Buyers cover it with cash, a second mortgage, or seller financing; UMe can connect you with lenders who write gap loans behind an assumption.
Which Lemon Grove ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?
The Lemon Grove ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 91945 (7). Use the map to draw your own boundary or filter by rate, payment, and down payment inside any of them.
How long does a mortgage assumption take in Lemon Grove?
Most FHA and VA assumptions close in 45 to 90 days. The loan servicer, not a new lender, underwrites you, and servicer turnaround is the main variable. UMe tracks the file with the servicer and the listing agent so nothing stalls, and every listing shows whether the assumption has already been confirmed with the seller's side.
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