Santee, CA: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
An East County city along the San Diego River, next to Mission Trails Regional Park and Santee Lakes.
Santee is a city of 60,037 residents (2020 Census) in East County, incorporated on December 1, 1980, in ZIP 92071. In September 2026 the 92071 median detached sale was $860,000 (GSDAR). Santee has about 12,300 detached homes, 7,200 attached homes such as condos, townhomes and apartments, and 2,000 mobile homes (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
Boundary: approximate neighborhood outline by Jamile Storck and Jed Bratt. Map tiles © Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, NGA, EPA, USDA, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Santee Market · September 2026
ZIP 92071 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92071 (Santee), September 2026 (current as of Oct 5, 2026). Sept 2025 figures are as shown in the same report. All data from the San Diego MLS. Medians do not account for sale concessions. Small sample sizes can swing percentages.
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Living in Santee
The vibe
Most of Santee is single-family neighborhoods built from the 1960s on, with townhomes, condos and mobile home parks closer to Mission Gorge Rd and the trolley. The San Diego River runs through the middle of the city.
Source: City of Santee.
Things to do
Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, run by Padre Dam Municipal Water District, covers 190 acres with seven lakes for fishing, camping and walking. Mission Trails Regional Park, nearly 8,000 acres, borders the city to the west, and Santee Town Center has shops and restaurants.
Sources: Padre Dam MWD; Mission Trails Regional Park.
Schools
Cajon Park Elementary
Grades K-8
Carlton Hills Elementary
Grades K-8
Carlton Oaks Elementary
Grades K-8
Chet F. Harritt Elementary
Grades K-8
Hill Creek Elementary
Grades K-8
Pepper Drive Elementary
Grades K-8
PRIDE Academy at Prospect Avenue
Grades K-8
Rio Seco Elementary
Grades K-8
Sycamore Canyon Elementary
Grades K-6
Santana High
Grades 9-12
West Hills High
Grades 9-12
Ratings out of 10: ELA and math = % of students meeting or exceeding the 2025 CAASPP standard, divided by 10; overall = average of the two. Source: California Dept. of Education (caaspp-elpac.ets.org). School assignment changes, so confirm with the district before you buy.
Getting around
SR-52 links Santee to I-15 and the coast, and SR-67 and SR-125 run along its east and south sides. The MTS Copper Line runs from El Cajon to the Santee Town Center trolley station.
Sources: San Diego MTS; Caltrans.
Neighborhood Insight
The Santee Library is at 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd #17. Santee and Poway both incorporated as cities on the same day, December 1, 1980.
Source: San Diego County Library.
Around Santee
Santee FAQ
Where is Santee?
Santee is in East County San Diego, north of El Cajon and west of Lakeside, in ZIP 92071.
What was the median home price in Santee in September 2026?
For ZIP 92071, the September 2026 median sale price was $860,000 for detached homes and $589,000 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update).
How long are Santee homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92071 sold in a median of 20 days and attached homes in 28 days (GSDAR).
Which schools are in Santee?
Santee School District runs K-8 schools such as Carlton Hills, Carlton Oaks, Hill Creek and Rio Seco, and Grossmont Union High runs Santana High and West Hills High. Check your exact address with each district.
How big is Santee Lakes?
Santee Lakes covers 190 acres with seven lakes and is run by Padre Dam Municipal Water District.
Is there a library in Santee?
Yes. The Santee Library is at 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd #17.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Santee?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Santee and across East County.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Santee, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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