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Price cut: $100,000 (5/26)
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4 beds · 3 baths · 2,733 sqft
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10 homes in 91978
Homes for Sale in 91978
El Cajon, CA
10394 Valley Waters Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91978
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$799,000FOR SALE
4 beds · 3 baths · 1,788 sqft
Keller Williams Realty
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$545,000FOR SALE
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,059 sqft
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OPEN SUNDAY, 7PM - 10PM
$849,000FOR SALE
4 beds · 3 baths · 2,095 sqft
Coldwell Banker West
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$475,000FOR SALE
2 beds · 2 baths · 916 sqft
ROA California Inc
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$469,500FOR SALE
2 beds · 2 baths · 799 sqft
Pacific Coast Services Realty
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$520,000FOR SALE
3 beds · 2 baths · 986 sqft
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
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$530,000FOR SALE
3 beds · 2 baths · 986 sqft
Keller Williams San Diego Metro
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$242,000FOR SALE
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,283 sqft
KW Temecula
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$995,000FOR SALE
5 beds · 4 baths · 4,280 sqft
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About 91978 Real Estate
About El Cajon: The 91978 ZIP code is in El Cajon, CA. El Cajon is a city in San Diego County, California, United States, 17 mi (27 km) east of downtown San Diego. The city takes its name from Rancho El Cajón, which was named for the box-like shape of the valley that surrounds the city, and the origin of the city's common nickname "the Box".
Today, the 91978 area has 10 homes for sale with a median listing price of $545K. The average price per square foot is $436.
91978 Area Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. The typical home sells in about 12 days, and 90% of current listings are under 30 days old. At the same time, sale prices have eased 2% over the last six months, and sales volume is down 13% versus six months ago, so the market is not running away from buyers. Sellers have the stronger hand, though prepared buyers can still negotiate on the right home.
Buyer leverageBalancedSeller leverage
Median Home Price
$538K
Chart shows the median closed sale price by month
$1M$818.1K$613.3K$408.6K
Sep 25
Dec 25
Mar 26
Jun 26
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
3.3 months of supply
Balanced Supply10 active listings currently on the market.
Tight (<3 mo)
Balanced (3 to 6 mo)
Ample (6+ mo)
3.3
0369+
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~12 days.
● Tight: strong demand● Balanced: steady pace● Ample: more choice
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling extremely fast, so expect multiple offers, quick decisions, and limited room to negotiate. Homes are moving 61% faster than six months ago.
● <30d: Fast● 30-45d: Steady● 45d+: Slower
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
New
Active
Aging
Stale
Under 30 days → competitive, act quicklyOver 60 days → potential negotiation opportunities
Housing Tenure in 91978 Area
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
HomeownersRenters
41%
Homeowners
59%
Renters
Homeownership is 14.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
Higher renter rates typically mean more rental inventory and neighborhood turnover.
33,986 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices rise significantly with each additional bedroom.
2 Bed$472K
3 Bed$525K
4 Bed$849K
5 Bed$995K
Each additional bedroom adds about $174K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$324K)
Price Reductions
2
2 listings have reduced their price
20% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.7% (~$30K)
A sizable share of sellers have trimmed their asking price. Those listings are the clearest place to negotiate.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Homes for Sale in 91978, CA
How many homes are for sale in 91978, CA?
There are currently 10 homes for sale in 91978, ranging from $242,000 to $1,100,000. 1 of them hit the market within the last week.
What is the median home price in 91978?
The median list price in 91978 is $545,000. Price per square foot averages $436.
How fast do homes sell in 91978?
Homes in 91978 currently average 15 days on the market, a brisk pace where attractive homes are gone within a month.
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