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50 homes in near El Puente

Homes for Sale near El Puente

Salinas, CA

1520 Cambridge Court
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$1,029,900

FOR SALE

1520 Cambridge Court, Salinas, CA 93906

4 beds · 3 baths · 2,112 sqft

75 Carmel Avenue
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$875,000

FOR SALE

75 Carmel Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,696 sqft

779 Bedford Drive
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$785,000

FOR SALE

779 Bedford Drive, Salinas, CA 93901

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,147 sqft

158 Kern Street 10
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$299,000

FOR SALE

158 Kern Street 10, Salinas, CA 93905

1 beds · 1 baths · 684 sqft

1052 Padre Drive 3
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$439,500

FOR SALE

1052 Padre Drive 3, Salinas, CA 93901

1 beds · 1 baths · 766 sqft

754 San Simeon Drive
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NEW 36 HRS AGO
OPEN SUNDAY, 8PM - 11PM

$725,000

FOR SALE

754 San Simeon Drive, Salinas, CA 93901

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,277 sqft

1067 Padre Drive 2
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$499,000

FOR SALE

1067 Padre Drive 2, Salinas, CA 93901

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,181 sqft

1067 Padre Drive 1
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$589,000

FOR SALE

1067 Padre Drive 1, Salinas, CA 93901

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,287 sqft

628 Alameda Avenue
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$959,000

FOR SALE

628 Alameda Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901

5 beds · 3 baths · 2,372 sqft

746 Nacional Court
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$899,000

FOR SALE

746 Nacional Court, Salinas, CA 93901

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,812 sqft

166 Kern Street 13
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$369,000

FOR SALE

166 Kern Street 13, Salinas, CA 93905

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,073 sqft

520 Calaveras Drive
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OPEN SATURDAY, 7PM - 10PM
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$629,000

FOR SALE

520 Calaveras Drive, Salinas, CA 93906

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,015 sqft

1889 Cherokee Drive 4
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$329,000

FOR SALE

1889 Cherokee Drive 4, Salinas, CA 93906

1 beds · 1 baths · 585 sqft

301 Lorimer Street
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$749,888

FOR SALE

301 Lorimer Street, Salinas, CA 93901

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,382 sqft

1001 Polk Street
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$725,000

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1001 Polk Street, Salinas, CA 93906

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,683 sqft

767 Lemos Ave
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$949,000

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767 Lemos Ave, Salinas, CA 93901

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,303 sqft

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About Homes near El Puente

These are homes for sale within about 2 miles of El Puente in Salinas (Topfind School Score: 2/10). The area around the school has 50 active listings.

El Puente Area Market Pulse

Topfind Market Read

Balanced Market

The picture is mixed here. There is only 2.5 months of supply, yet 38% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, and the typical home takes about 55 days to sell, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.

Buyer leverageBalancedSeller leverage

Median Home Price

$729K

↑ 1% over the past year

Chart shows the median closed sale price by month

$840K$750.2K$663.1K$575.9K
Sep 25
Dec 25
Mar 26
Jun 26

Months of Supply

Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace

2.5 months of supply

Tight Supply

50 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.5 months of supply.

Tight (<3 mo)
Balanced (3 to 6 mo)
Ample (6+ mo)
2.5
0369+

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 ~55 days.

● Tight: strong demand● Balanced: steady pace● Ample: more choice

Sales Velocity

How fast homes are selling

Slower Pace
FastSlow0d15d30d45d60d75d90d55days on market

Homes take longer to sell here than in a balanced market, so buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 25% over the last six months.

● <30d: Fast● 30-45d: Steady● 45d+: Slower

Inventory Distribution

Mixed Inventory

A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.

New
Active
Aging
Stale
30-day mark14 listings<7 days10 listings7-30 days9 listings30-60 days17 listings60+ days← Selling fastSitting longer →

About 48% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.

Under 30 days → competitive, act quicklyOver 60 days → potential negotiation opportunities

Housing Tenure in El Puente Area

Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.

HomeownersRenters

47%

Homeowners

53%

Renters

Homeownership is 8.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)

Higher renter rates typically mean more rental inventory and neighborhood turnover.

43,624 households (2023)

Median Price by Bedroom

Home prices rise significantly with each additional bedroom.

1 Bed
$379K
2 Bed
$583K
3 Bed
$766K
4 Bed
$827K
5 Bed
$937K

Each additional bedroom adds about $140K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.

Largest increase: 1 → 2 bedrooms (+$204K)

Price Reductions

High Activity
19

19 listings have reduced their price

38% of active listings

Average reduction: 4.8% (~$35K)

A sizable share of sellers have trimmed their asking price. Those listings are the clearest place to negotiate.

El Puente Area Market Overview

El Puente serves students at the high level within the Salinas Union High district. Its Topfind School Score is 2. The homes shown here are near El Puente rather than confirmed within an attendance zone, so verify enrollment eligibility with the district. The median list price in the El Puente area is $729,000. Compared with Salinas overall, that is a 10.4% discount. Current inventory stands at 50 active listings. February to July saw the median price go from $700,000 to $740,000, up about 5.7%.

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Nearby Schools

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Frequently Asked Questions about Homes near El Puente

How many homes are for sale in El Puente Area, CA?

There are currently 50 homes for sale in El Puente Area, ranging from $299,000 to $1,029,900. 8 of them hit the market within the last week.

What is the median home price in El Puente Area?

The median list price in El Puente Area is $729,000. Price per square foot averages $527. Prices are up 1.4% compared to a year ago.

How fast do homes sell in El Puente Area?

Homes in El Puente Area currently average 55 days on the market, a slower pace that gives buyers more time to evaluate and negotiate.

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