El Cajon Housing Market Report – August 2026
Here's a look at how the El Cajon, CA real estate market performed in August 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 111
- Median Sale Price: $699,990
- Average Sale Price: $874,539
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $486
- Average Days on Market: 71
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.4%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to July, the median sale price in El Cajon moved 4.9% down (from $736,000 to $699,990). The number of homes sold was 17.8% down compared to the prior month (135 vs. 111). Average days on market shifted 12.7% up (63 days to 71 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to August 2025, the median sale price is 11.4% down (from $790,000 to $699,990). Sales volume is 7.5% down year-over-year.
El Cajon Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92021 | 46 | $500,000 | $505 | 81 |
| 92020 | 36 | $815,000 | $490 | 52 |
| 92019 | 28 | $788,500 | $453 | 71 |
| 91941 | 1 | $850,000 | N/A | 235 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 58 | $944,000 | $524 |
| MOBILE | 19 | $185,000 | $186 |
| CONDOS | 15 | $459,000 | $440 |
| TOWNHOMES | 6 | $635,000 | $447 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 4 | $880,000 | $575 |
| LAND | 4 | $690,000 | N/A |
| OTHER | 3 | $5,900,000 | $2,879 |
| CONDO | 2 | $385,000 | $299 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 3 |
| $100K - $199K | 8 |
| $200K - $299K | 6 |
| $300K - $399K | 9 |
| $400K - $499K | 7 |
| $500K - $749K | 28 |
| $750K+ | 50 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 690 active listings in El Cajon with a median asking price of $519,000 and an average of 85 days on market.
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