East County San Diego
Santee Homes & Living
Santee is a family-oriented East County city along the San Diego River, bordered by Mission Trails Regional Park.
Neighborhood Guide
Living in Santee
Santee is a family-oriented East County city along the San Diego River, bordered by Mission Trails Regional Park. It is known for clean, well-kept neighborhoods and a central shopping district with a Trolley stop.
Outdoor recreation is a big draw, from fishing and camping at Santee Lakes to riverside trails and the nearby peaks of Mission Trails. Santee suits families, commuters using SR-52, and buyers looking for a quiet suburb with solid amenities.
Homes in Santee
Mostly single-family homes built from the 1960s through the 2000s, plus townhomes, condos, and several manufactured-home communities, with some newer developments on the city's edges.
Market Snapshot
Santee by the Numbers
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Source: Redfin, September 2026. Figures change monthly, may reflect a rolling multi-month period, and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Ask Mash for a current, property-specific analysis.
Local Favorites
Things to Love About Santee
- Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve lakes for fishing, camping, and picnics
- Mission Trails Regional Park Cowles Mountain and miles of trails nearby
- San Diego River Trail walking and biking path through town
- Santee Town Center shopping, dining, and the Trolley's Green Line terminus
- Santee Drive-In one of the region's few remaining drive-in theaters
- Mast Park riverside park with trails and play areas
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