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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$1.02M

The median listing price in El Cajon, CA ZIP 92019 is $1,019,900 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$2,582/mo

The median market rent in El Cajon, CA ZIP 92019 is $2,582/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
314 days

The median days on market in El Cajon, CA ZIP 92019 is 314 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
3.04%

At a median list price of $1,019,900 and a median rent of $2,582/month, the gross rental yield in El Cajon, CA ZIP 92019 is 3.04% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$2,076/mo STR · $2,582/mo LTR

In El Cajon, CA ZIP 92019, median Airbnb revenue is $2,076/month compared to median long-term rent of $2,582/month as of June 2026.

El Cajon, CA 92019 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 92019
Report Date: June 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
79
Active Listings
27
Sold Properties
52

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$1,019,900
Median Sold Price
$855,000
Median Price per Sqft
$516/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,582

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.72%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
314
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates for properties in El Cajon, CA are 6.6% compared to the 6.0% average seen earlier in 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary market indicator is the median sold price of $855,000, which reflects recent transaction-level value and indicates realized market pricing rather than asking-price expectations; representative recent sale should guide valuation discussions.

  2. The median listing price of $1,019,900 sits noticeably above recent transaction levels, which may indicate pricing friction between seller expectations and closed sales.

  3. The median days on market at 314 signals slower sales velocity than typical market turnover and suggests sellers may need extended marketing time or price adjustments to achieve contracts; slower sales velocity may persist until price/listing alignment improves.

  4. The price year-over-year trend is up, while market temperature is neutral and interest rate pressure is moderate, which together imply balanced conditions where modest appreciation can continue but is sensitive to rate moves.

  5. Median market rent of $2,582 combined with a rent year-over-year trend of down suggests rental demand or pricing is softening even as sales prices trend upward, which may affect investor underwriting and short-term yield expectations.


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

14840 Quail Haven Ln, El Cajon, CA 92019
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

5 beds
5 baths
4,252 sqft
$2,317,500
Apr 1, 2026
$545/sqft/sqft
836 Camelot Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92019
Value

Sold below market average

4 beds
3 baths
4,552 sqft
$2,050,000
Apr 1, 2026
$450/sqft/sqft
455 days on market
780 Singing Vista Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

4 beds
3 baths
3,913 sqft
$1,890,000
Apr 1, 2026
$483/sqft/sqft
98 days on market
12233 Via Hacienda, El Cajon, CA 92019
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds
2 baths
1,713 sqft
$930,000
Apr 1, 2026
$543/sqft/sqft
82 days on market
595 Verdin St, El Cajon, CA 92019
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds
3 baths
1,912 sqft
$875,000
Apr 1, 2026
$458/sqft/sqft
74 days on market
739 Mahogany Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
1 baths
1,920 sqft
$875,000
Apr 1, 2026
$456/sqft/sqft
107 days on market
321 Dorado Ln, El Cajon, CA 92019
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

3 beds
2 baths
1,196 sqft
$650,000
Mar 1, 2026
$543/sqft/sqft
109 days on market
5602 Trafalgar Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds
3 baths
3,521 sqft
$454,600
Apr 1, 2026
$129/sqft/sqft
1144 days on market

El Cajon, CA 92019 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 92019
Report Date: June 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on condominium properties. Metrics are calculated from recent condo sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
57
Active Listings
5
Sold Properties
52

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$499,000
Median Sold Price
$490,000
Median Price per Sqft
$472/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,495

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.95%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
362
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates for properties in El Cajon, CA are 6.6% compared to the 6.0% average seen earlier in 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary market-value signal is the median sold price of $490,000, which represents the most recent transactional indicator and, together with a price year-over-year trend of up, suggests ongoing moderate appreciation.

  2. Despite listing activity showing a median listing price of $499,000, the gap between listing and sold prices may indicate pricing friction and suggests sellers should price competitively to avoid extended time to contract.

  3. Liquidity appears tempered: a median days on market of 362 points to slower sales velocity and, combined with relatively constrained active supply in the analyzed sample, suggests buyers have more time to evaluate listings while sellers may face longer holds; consider staging and targeted marketing to shorten time to contract.

  4. Rent trends and financing headwinds create mixed incentives: median market rent of $2,495 is paired with a rent year-over-year trend of down and interest rate pressure characterized as moderate, noting Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates for properties in El Cajon, CA are 6.6% compared to the 6.0% average seen earlier in 2026.


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

12046 Calle De Montana Unit 274, El Cajon, CA 92019
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

2 beds
2 baths
1,220 sqft
$567,000
Mar 1, 2026
$465/sqft/sqft
108 days on market
12003 Calle De Leon Unit 3, El Cajon, CA 92019
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
2 baths
1,139 sqft
$549,000
Mar 1, 2026
$482/sqft/sqft
202 days on market
12090 Calle De Montana Unit 247, El Cajon, CA 92019
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
2 baths
1,071 sqft
$540,000
Apr 1, 2026
$504/sqft/sqft
66 days on market
12092 Calle De Leon Unit 45, El Cajon, CA 92019
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

1 beds
1 baths
886 sqft
$466,500
Apr 1, 2026
$527/sqft/sqft
4056 days on market
11438 Via Rancho San Diego Unit 141, El Cajon, CA 92019
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
2 baths
861 sqft
$460,000
Mar 1, 2026
$534/sqft/sqft
199 days on market
12032 Calle De Medio Unit 167, El Cajon, CA 92019
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
1 baths
913 sqft
$455,000
May 1, 2026
$498/sqft/sqft
12191 Cuyamaca College Dr E Unit 113, El Cajon, CA 92019
Premium

Sold above market average

1 beds
1 baths
664 sqft
$350,000
Apr 1, 2026
$527/sqft/sqft
1160 E Lexington Ave Apt 6, El Cajon, CA 92019
Premium

Sold above market average

1 beds
1 baths
518 sqft
$305,000
Apr 1, 2026
$589/sqft/sqft
431 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$2,518/mo
92019 Avg Rent
92019 Cost to Own
Rent$2,582
Own$5,100

20% down, 6.5% rate, 0.7% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

92019 Avg nightly rate
92019 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$164/night
Occupancy124 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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