Santee is a suburban city in East County San Diego, about 20 miles northeast of downtown, where buyers can find single-family homes, townhomes and condos near Santee Lakes, Mission Trails Regional Park and the trolley. Homes in Santee (ZIP 92071) sold for a median of about $750,000 over the past 12 months, and single-family houses for about $863,000 (per SDMLS, October 2026), compared with about $900,000 for San Diego County as a whole.
Santee Real Estate Search
This page shows Santee homes for sale from the California Regional MLS (CRMLS), updated regularly. The search includes active and coming-soon listings. Each Santee listing shows the price, bedrooms and bathrooms, square footage, year built and price per square foot, plus HOA dues, days on market and open house times where available, and features such as pools, views and parking as entered by the listing agent. Find a home you like and you can request a tour right from the listing.
Santee Real Estate Market
The median sale price in Santee was about $750,000 over the past 12 months, across 577 closed home sales ranging from $100,000 for a manufactured home to $2,150,000 (per SDMLS, October 2026). Homes sold in an average of about 35 days at a median of 100% of list price, so well-priced homes are selling at asking. Prices have held roughly flat: the median was about $755,000 in the prior 12 months. Single-family houses are the bulk of the market, with 310 sales at a median of about $863,000, and they sold fastest, in about 28 days on average. The typical house that sold had 3 bedrooms and about 1,500 square feet on a 7,200-square-foot lot, and was built in the early 1970s. Condos and townhomes are about a third of the market: 197 sales at a median of about $569,500, down from about $600,000 the year before, with HOA dues typically around $460 a month. Manufactured homes, most of them in parks, made up another 70 sales at a median of about $237,500. In mid-October 2026, 99 homes were listed for sale in Santee at a median asking price of $644,900. At the past year's pace of about 48 sales a month, those 99 listings equal about 2 months of supply, so buyers have relatively few homes to choose from at any one time. Whissel Beer Group agents listed and sold 60 Santee homes from October 2023 to October 2026, at a median of about 100% of list price (per SDMLS).
| Market Snapshot | Santee, CA (October 2026) |
|---|---|
| ZIP Code | 92071 |
| Median Sale Price, All Homes (12 mo) | ~$750,000 (per SDMLS) |
| Median Sale Price, Single-Family (12 mo) | ~$863,000 |
| Median Sale Price, Condo/Townhome (12 mo) | ~$569,500 |
| Closed Home Sales (12 mo) | 577 |
| Average Days on Market (12 mo) | ~35 days |
| Median Sale-to-List (12 mo) | ~100% |
| Price Range (12 mo) | $100,000 to $2,150,000 |
| Active Listings (mid-Oct 2026) | 99 |
| San Diego County Median (12 mo) | ~$900,000 (per SDMLS) |
| School Districts | Santee School District; Grossmont Union High School District |
| Population | ~60,000 (2020 Census) |
What Makes Santee Unique
- In Santee, a single-family house still sells for less than the countywide median for all homes: about $863,000 for a Santee house versus about $900,000 across the county. The typical house that sold had 3 bedrooms and about 1,500 square feet on a 7,200-square-foot lot.
- It has a real mix of housing. About a third of recent sales were condos and townhomes, which gives first-time buyers a way in at about $569,500. Manufactured homes, most of them in parks, sold for a median of about $237,500.
- Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve puts seven fishing lakes and a campground inside city limits, and Mission Trails Regional Park, the largest city park in California, borders the city to the west. Its trails include Cowles Mountain and the Old Mission Dam.
- Santee has its own trolley station at Santee Trolley Square, with Copper Line service every 15 minutes to El Cajon and connections into downtown. The station sits beside Santee Town Center, at Mission Gorge Road and Cuyamaca Street.
- Three state highways meet in Santee (52, 67 and 125), so Kearny Mesa, Mission Valley and La Mesa are a direct drive. State Route 52 runs west to Interstate 15, State Route 125 south to Interstate 8, and State Route 67 north toward Ramona.
Santee Community Amenities
Santee sits along the San Diego River in East County, between Mission Trails Regional Park and the San Carlos and Tierrasanta neighborhoods to the west, Lakeside to the east and El Cajon to the south.Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, run by the Padre Dam Municipal Water District, covers about 190 acres with seven lakes stocked for fishing, plus a campground, playgrounds and walking paths. Mission Trails Regional Park adds more than 7,000 acres of trails, including Cowles Mountain and the Old Mission Dam. The San Diego River Trail runs through Mast Park and the 107-acre Walker Preserve, a flat, wide path for walking, biking and birdwatching that continues east into Lakeside. Santee Trolley Square and Santee Town Center hold most of the city's shopping and dining around the trolley station at Mission Gorge Road and Cuyamaca Street, and Town Center Community Park hosts the city's sports fields and community events. State Route 52 heads west to Interstate 15 and the coast, State Route 125 runs south to La Mesa and Interstate 8, and State Route 67 runs north toward Ramona. Poway is about 25 minutes north.
Santee Local Highlights
- Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve: seven lakes stocked for fishing, plus a campground and playgrounds on about 190 acres
- Mission Trails Regional Park: more than 7,000 acres of trails, including Cowles Mountain and the Old Mission Dam
- San Diego River Trail: a flat path through Mast Park and the 107-acre Walker Preserve for walking, biking and birdwatching
- Santee Trolley Square and Santee Town Center: most of the city's shopping and dining, around the trolley station at Mission Gorge Road and Cuyamaca Street
- Santee trolley station: Copper Line trains to El Cajon Transit Center every 15 minutes, with transfers to lines into downtown San Diego
- Town Center Community Park: the city's sports fields and home of its community events
- State Routes 52, 67 and 125: west to Interstate 15, north toward Ramona and south to La Mesa and Interstate 8
- Downtown San Diego: about 20 miles southwest, typically a 25- to 35-minute drive
Santee School Information
Santee's public schools are run by two districts. The Santee School District serves preschool through eighth grade at nine campuses: Cajon Park, Carlton Hills, Carlton Oaks, Chet F. Harritt, Hill Creek, Pepper Drive, PRIDE Academy, Rio Seco and Sycamore Canyon. High school students, grades 9 to 12, attend Santana High School or West Hills High School, both part of the Grossmont Union High School District. The Grossmont district also lists charter options, including Helix Charter High School, Steele Canyon High School and The Learning Choice Academy East County. For college, Grossmont College, a community college on a mesa in northwest El Cajon, sits next to Santee, and San Diego State University is on the trolley's Green Line, one transfer from Santee at El Cajon Transit Center. Assignments depend on address, so families should confirm with both districts before making an offer.
Living in Santee: Who It's For
Santee fits three kinds of buyers best. First are families who want a single-family house with a yard for less than the county median, without moving to the backcountry. Santee houses sold for a median of about $863,000, and the typical one had 3 bedrooms. First-time buyers often start with Santee's condos and townhomes, which sell for about a third less than houses. Commuters who work in Kearny Mesa, Mission Valley or along Interstate 15 get a straight shot on State Route 52, and the trolley is an option for downtown. All three get Santee Lakes and Mission Trails close to home for weekends outside. The tradeoffs: summers run hotter than at the coast, many houses date from the 1970s and 1980s and may need updating, and condo buyers should compare HOA dues, which typically run about $460 a month.
Why Buyers Choose Whissel Beer Group for Santee Real Estate
Whissel Beer Group represents buyers and sellers across Santee and ZIP code 92071. Our team has sold more than 9,000 homes and $7 billion in real estate, and closed 1,042 transactions in 2025, a San Diego record. We are the #1 real estate team in California by homes sold, per The Wall Street Journal (RealTrends Verified 2026). For Santee sellers, the VIP Seller Program™ is built on Positioning, Preparation and Promotion, and backed by the Minute-to-Minute Guarantee, which lets sellers cancel their listing agreement anytime with no penalty. For Santee buyers, the VIP Buyer Program™ covers a moving truck, a 13-month home warranty, the termite report, appraisal reimbursement and move-in setup fees, typically $1,800 or more, and comes with the Love It or Leave It Guarantee™: if you're not happy in the home within 12 months, we sell it for you with no listing-side commission. Our 3,500+ five-star reviews reflect that work.
Frequently Asked Questions About Santee
What is the median home price in Santee, CA?
The median sale price in Santee was about $750,000 over the past 12 months (per SDMLS, October 2026). Single-family houses sold for a median of about $863,000, and condos and townhomes about $569,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Santee?
Santee homes sold in about 35 days on average over the past 12 months, at a median of 100% of list price.
Is it expensive to live in Santee, California?
Santee costs less than the San Diego County median: the median home sold for about $750,000 over the past 12 months, compared with about $900,000 countywide (per SDMLS). Condo buyers should add HOA dues of about $460 a month, and every buyer should get insurance quotes early.
Is Santee, California a good place to live?
Santee is a good fit for buyers who want a suburban house with a yard, parks and direct freeway access on State Routes 52, 67 and 125, at a price below the county median. Summers are hotter than at the coast.
Where is Santee, California?
Santee is a city in East County, about 20 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, in ZIP code 92071, between Mission Trails Regional Park and Lakeside.
How far is Santee from downtown San Diego?
Santee is about 20 miles from downtown San Diego, typically a 25- to 35-minute drive via State Route 52 or Interstate 8. The trolley connects through El Cajon Transit Center.
Are new homes being built in Santee?
Yes, on a small scale. The largest proposed project, the 3,008-home Fanita Ranch community in north Santee, has not been built. In June 2026, a state appeals court ruled against the developer, HomeFed.
What schools serve Santee?
The Santee School District serves preschool through eighth grade. High school students attend Santana or West Hills High School in the Grossmont Union High School District.
Can I buy a condo or townhome in Santee?
Yes. Condos and townhomes were about a third of Santee sales over the past 12 months, at a median of about $569,500 (per SDMLS). HOA dues typically run about $460 a month.
Who is the best real estate agent for Santee?
The best Santee agent is one with recent sales at your price point and a clear plan for your home. Whissel Beer Group agents Mike Proctor, Cody Stamm and Jen DiJulio have closed 53 transaction sides in Santee since 2020 (per SDMLS), and our team closed 1,042 transactions in 2025, a San Diego record, with 3,500+ five-star reviews.
Santee, CA Real Estate Agents
Interested in buying or selling a home in Santee? Whissel Beer Group can help you buy, or negotiate the sale of, your Santee home, whether that is a townhome near Santee Town Center, a single-family house near Santee Lakes or a hillside home with views of Mission Trails. With more than 9,000 homes sold and 3,500+ five-star reviews, we know the East County market. Contact Whissel Beer Group or call 619-815-5589. Thinking of selling? Get a home value estimate in moments.
Agent spotlights · ZIP 92071
Santee Real Estate Agents
Mike Proctor, Cody Stamm and Jen DiJulio are Whissel Beer Group real estate agents who know Santee from the closing table. Together they have closed 53 transaction sides in Santee, about $36.5 million in sales, since 2020 (per SDMLS).
- 53
- Santee sides
- $36.5M
- Santee sales
- 2020
- Closing in Santee since
Mike ProctorSantee & East County agent
- 24
- Santee sides
- $16.3M
- Santee sales
- 2020
- Closing since
Mike Proctor is an East County native and Whissel Beer Group agent who has closed 24 transaction sides in Santee since 2020, about $16.3 million in sales. He lists homes in El Cajon, Santee and Lakeside.
20 listing sides4 buyer sides
- White Pine Lane$900,000 · Listed
- Weston Road$1,498,000 · Buyer
- Northview Terrace$900,000 · Listed
Mike Proctor, DRE #01727013
Cody StammSantee real estate agent
- 23
- Santee sides
- $15.3M
- Santee sales
- 2022
- Closing since
Cody Stamm is a Whissel Beer Group agent who has closed 23 transaction sides in Santee since 2022, about $15.3 million in sales. He lists and sells homes in Santee, El Cajon and Lakeside.
10 listing sides13 buyer sides
- Holborn Court$819,000 · Both sides
- Glendon Circle$887,373 · Both sides
- Timberlane$900,000 · Buyer
Cody Stamm, DRE #02142721
Jen DiJulioSantee buyer & seller agent
- 6
- Santee sides
- $4.8M
- Santee sales
- 2022
- Closing since
Jen DiJulio is a Whissel Beer Group agent who has closed 6 transaction sides in Santee since 2022, about $4.8 million in sales, including both sides of a $1,080,000 sale on Day Creek Trail.
3 listing sides3 buyer sides
- Lake Canyon Road$790,000 · Listed
- Day Creek Trail$1,080,000 · Both sides
- Jim Lane$680,000 · Buyer
Jen DiJulio, DRE #02067359
Source: San Diego MLS closed sales in ZIP 92071, from the start of our MLS records in 2020 through October 12, 2026, data as of October 15, 2026. Sales totals count each transaction side, so a sale where the agent represented both buyer and seller counts twice. Homes under $100,000 and space-rent manufactured homes are excluded.
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References
- San Diego MLS (SDMLS) closed sales, October 2023 to October 2026, data as of October 13, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census: Santee city, California
- Santee School District
- City of Santee: School Districts
- Grossmont Union High School District
- Grossmont College: About Grossmont
- San Diego MTS: Copper Line and Green Line service changes
- Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, Padre Dam Municipal Water District
- Mission Trails Regional Park, National Park Service
- San Diego MTS: Copper Line trolley service, Times of San Diego
- Fanita Ranch appellate ruling, Times of San Diego (June 4, 2026)
- Data from San Diego MLS for October 13, 2023 through October 12, 2026 and represents properties listed or sold by various brokers. If your property is currently listed this is not meant as a solicitation.
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