72 homes in near John A. Otis Elementary
National City, CA

About National City: John A. Otis Elementary is located in National City. National City is a city in the South Bay region of southwestern San Diego County, California, United States. The population was 56,173 at the 2020 United States census, down from 58,582 at the 2010 census. National City is the second-oldest city in San Diego County, having been incorporated in 1887.
These are homes for sale within about 2 miles of John A. Otis Elementary in National City (Topfind School Score: 5/10). The area around the school has 71 active listings.
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. Sale prices are up 9% over the last six months and 11% over the past year, and the typical home sells in about 32 days. At the same time, 32% 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
$714K
↑ 11% 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
4.2 months of supply
Balanced Supply71 active listings currently on the market.
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 ~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 23% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in John A. Otis Elementary Area
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
34%
Homeowners
66%
Renters
Homeownership is 21.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
17,706 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $372K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$988K)
Price Reductions
23 listings have reduced their price
32% of active listings
Average reduction: 4.4% (~$31K)
As an elementary school, John A. Otis Elementary operates within the National Elementary district. The school carries a Topfind School Score of 5. Homes in the John A. Otis Elementary area carry a median list price of $714,000. Compared with National City overall, that is a 2.1% premium. The median price moved from $705,000 in February to $760,000 in July, a 7.8% increase over six months. Right now 71 homes are on the market in the John A. Otis Elementary area. The homes shown here are near John A. Otis Elementary rather than confirmed within an attendance zone, so verify enrollment eligibility with the district.
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There are currently 71 homes for sale in John A. Otis Elementary Area, ranging from $245,000 to $4,100,000. 10 of them hit the market within the last week.
The median list price in John A. Otis Elementary Area is $714,000. Price per square foot averages $591. Prices are up 10.7% compared to a year ago.
Homes in John A. Otis Elementary Area currently average 32 days on the market, a steady pace.