Santee
Buying or selling in Santee? NewTown Real Estate helps clients navigate this affordable and growing San Diego East County community known for spacious homes, great outdoor recreation, and a strong local feel.
Buying or selling in Santee? NewTown Real Estate helps clients navigate this affordable and growing San Diego East County community known for spacious homes, great outdoor recreation, and a strong local feel.
Santee is one of San Diego's most affordable and rapidly growing communities, offering buyers exceptional value in a city where housing costs can otherwise feel out of reach. Located in the heart of East County along the San Diego River, Santee has evolved from a quiet suburban town into a thriving community with new development, expanding retail, and a strong local pride that makes it a natural fit for first time buyers, growing families, and anyone seeking more home for their money. Homes in Santee are predominantly single family residences with generous lot sizes, three and four bedrooms, and yards that are hard to come by closer to the coast. Prices typically range from the low $600,000s to just above $900,000, with newer construction developments offering modern finishes and energy efficient features that appeal to today's buyers. The Grossmont Union High School District serves the area and includes several well regarded schools. Outdoor enthusiasts will feel right at home in Santee. The Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve offers camping, fishing, and waterfront trails, while Mission Trails Regional Park is just minutes away providing some of the best hiking and mountain biking in all of San Diego County. Town Center Community Park and the Santee Trolley Square shopping center round out a community that has everything residents need close to home. At NewTown Real Estate, we work with buyers and sellers throughout the East County region and know what makes Santee such a compelling option in today's market. If you are looking for space, value, and a true community feel within the greater San Diego area, our team is ready to help you make your next move.
59,485 people live in Santee, where the median age is 39.5 and the average individual income is $45,530. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Santee, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Wanda’s Puerto Rican Cuisine, Pikabu by Lesly Su, and Vanilla Oasis.
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| Dining | 0.15 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.11 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.17 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.95 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 4.28 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.11 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.72 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.11 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.74 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.39 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.21 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 1.11 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.69 miles | 58 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.05 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.39 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.61 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.61 miles | 34 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.11 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.48 miles | 32 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Santee has 20,944 households, with an average household size of 2.78. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Santee do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 59,485 people call Santee home. The population density is 3,597 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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