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For Sale
Active Listings
122
Average Price
$719k
Price Range
$370k - $1.1M
Median Price
$719k

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El Cajon Housing Market

The median home in El Cajon sold for $776K over the past 12 months, up 0.5% from the year before.

There are 122 homes for sale right now, asking a median of $719K — about $471 per square foot.

Homes here take a median of 56 days to sell and close at 100% of asking price.

At 248 sales over the past year, current inventory represents about 5.9 months of supply — a balanced market by the usual six-month benchmark.

Median sale price
$776K▲ 0.5%
248 sales, last 12 months
Median list price
$719K
122 active listings
Price per sq ft
$479
Median, closed sales
Days on market
56
Median, list to close
Sale to list
100%
Of asking price
Months of supply
5.9
6 months is balanced
New this week
10
Listed in the last 7 days
Typical price range
$370K – $1.15M
10th–90th percentile of asking prices
Sales volume
248▼ 46.3%
vs 462 the year before

Inventory by price

Under $300K
9
$300K – $500K
29
$500K – $750K
27
$750K – $1M
38
$1M – $2M
18
$2M+
1

Inventory by property type

Residential
122
Land
11
Residential income
5

Market data derived from MLS records, updated October 15, 2026. Figures cover single-family and attached residential sales and exclude rentals and land.

How Joseph works with El Cajon buyers and sellers

Joseph Sardella is licensed throughout California, and the market data on this page is drawn from the same MLS records Joseph uses every day. Day-to-day local expertise, though, is in Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage. For a transaction in El Cajon or elsewhere in the San Diego County, Joseph either works the deal directly or introduces you to a vetted agent who lives in that market — and tells you which, up front.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do homes cost in El Cajon?▼
Homes in El Cajon sold for a median of $776K over the past 12 months and the median asking price on the 122 homes currently for sale is $719K. That works out to roughly $479 per square foot. Most listings fall between $370K and $1.15M.
Is El Cajon a good place to buy a home?▼
At 5.9 months of supply, the market is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers by the usual six-month benchmark, homes take a median of 56 days to sell and close at 100% of asking price. The median sale price is up 0.5% year over year.
What kinds of property are for sale in El Cajon?▼
Current inventory in El Cajon, in California's San Diego County, breaks down as 122 residential, 11 land, 5 residential income. Rentals are listed separately and are not included in these counts.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy in El Cajon?▼
It is not legally required, but a local agent brings market data, negotiation and access to listings before they are widely marketed. Joseph Sardella works across San Diego County — call (760) 333-3676 for a free consultation.

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