Santee, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$700,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Santee has 85 homes for sale at a median list price of $700,000, typically selling in about 32 days.
Santee Market Analysis
Homes in Santee, CA carry a median list price of $700,000. Per square foot, the median stands at $518. The median price has been flat over the last six months, $780,000 in February and $783,000 in July.
The typical listing reaches pending status in about 12 days. That is a quick turnaround, so buyers who wait on a well priced home often miss it. Right now 85 homes are on the market in Santee, CA. 43 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Five bedroom homes carry the highest medians at $1.3M, with two bedroom homes starting the range at $475,000. Single family homes make up about 42.4% of current inventory, with condos accounting for another 28.2%. Addresses here carry the 92071 ZIP code.
Santee Rental Market
Rentals in Santee, CA carry a median asking rent of $4,000. The median rent moved from $3,595 in January to $6,000 in July, a 66.9% increase over six months. Right now 3 rentals are on the market in Santee, CA.
Santee Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. There is only 2.2 months of supply, and the typical home sells in about 32 days. At the same time, 48% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so the market is not running away from buyers. Sellers have the stronger hand, though prepared buyers can still negotiate on the right home.
Median Home Price
$700K
↓ 1% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
2.2 months of supply
Tight Supply85 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.2 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~32 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace, so buyers have some time, though competition still exists. Homes are moving 40% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 60% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Santee
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
72%
Homeowners
28%
Renters
Homeownership is 16.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
20,944 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices rise significantly with each additional bedroom.
Each additional bedroom adds about $267K in value on average.
Price Reductions
41 listings have reduced their price
48% of active listings
Average reduction: 3.2% (~$22K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Santee, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Santee, CA?
The median list price in Santee is $700,000 as of August 2026, based on 85 active listings.
Is Santee a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Santee currently reads as a seller's market. Active inventory works out to about 2.2 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Santee?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 12 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 32 days.
Are home prices in Santee going up or down?
The median sale price in Santee is roughly flat compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Santee, CA?
There are 85 homes for sale in Santee right now, including 16 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Santee?
The median asking rent in Santee is $4,000 per month, across 3 active rental listings.