Is El Cajon, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing El Cajon is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, El Cajon has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

El Cajon is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in El Cajon, CA

How much do homes in El Cajon, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$782,611

$504/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$54,121(+7.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in El Cajon have sold for 7.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in El Cajon was $782,611 in November 2024, up 7.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $504.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $345K$360.5K
+4.5%
2 $502K$525K
+4.6%
3 $720.2K$770K
+6.9%
4 $920.3K$999.7K
+8.6%
5+ $1.1M$1.3M
+17.4%

Summary: El Cajon housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 17.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

La Mesa
+8.1%
San Diego
+7.7%
El Cajon
+7.4%
Santee
+5.7%

Housing Supply in El Cajon, CA

How many homes are available in El Cajon, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
325299-8.0%

Summary: The El Cajon real estate market had 299 homes for sale in November 2024, a 8.0% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 1010
0.0%
2 6670
+6.1%
3 130111
-14.6%
4 9182
-9.9%
5+ 2826
-7.1%

Summary: The El Cajon housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 14.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 9.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
8970-21.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

28 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

28 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in El Cajon, you may be able to get a good deal. 40% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 70 homes were sold or pending in El Cajon in November 2024, down by 21.3% month-over-month. Of the 70 sold homes, 40% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 40% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for El Cajon, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in El Cajon, CA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
18 Days23 Days+28.9%

Summary: Homes in El Cajon had an average of 23 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 28.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

54 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

14 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in El Cajon are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 70 homes were sold in El Cajon; 77% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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