Housing Market: Buy in San Diego vs. East County
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Let's talk real numbers. Zillow puts the typical San Diego home value at $994,682 — and that's actually down 1.0% year over year. Meanwhile, Realtor.com shows a median list price of $929,665, with homes sitting on market an average of 44 days. Those 2 figures measure differently — Zillow models all homes, Realtor.com reflects what's actively listed right now — but together they tell you: the coastal market is softening slightly, and buyers have a little more breathing room than a year ago.
Now flip to East County. Zillow's typical home value in El Cajon: $812,181, down 1.0% year over year. Realtor.com's median list price? Just $499,900 — with homes averaging 56 days on market. That gap is wide, and it's meaningful: what's hitting the market in El Cajon right now skews more affordable than the full housing stock. Santee comes in at $795,105 on Zillow, down 2.0%, with a Realtor.com list price of $674,488 and 48 days on market. Lakeside bucks the trend — Zillow shows $817,825, actually up 0.7% year over year, with a Realtor.com list price of $750,000 and the longest days on market at 64. Bottom line: East County runs well below the county median, sellers are negotiating, and buyers who move smart have real opportunity here.