El Cajon Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the El Cajon, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 86
- Median Sale Price: $799,500
- Average Sale Price: $845,690
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $487
- Average Days on Market: 59
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in El Cajon moved 12.6% up (from $710,000 to $799,500). The number of homes sold was 13.1% down compared to the prior month (99 vs. 86). Average days on market shifted 14.5% down (69 days to 59 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 14.2% up (from $700,000 to $799,500). Sales volume is 31.7% down year-over-year.
What This Means
El Cajon's housing market is sending mixed signals this April. While prices continue climbing—up 14.2 percent year-over-year to a median of $799,500—the number of homes actually selling has dropped significantly. Sales volume fell 31.7 percent compared to last year, suggesting fewer buyers are willing to pay these elevated prices. What's interesting is that homes are moving faster when they do sell, with days on market shrinking from 69 to 59 days. This points to a market where pricing is becoming more selective: overpriced homes languish, but fairly priced properties still attract motivated buyers.
The 99.1 percent sale-to-list ratio tells us homes are selling very close to asking price, which typically signals a seller's market. However, this needs context. With nearly 500 active listings and prices still climbing month-over-month, we're seeing classic inventory pressure pushing up valuations. For buyers, the silver lining is slightly more selection and less competition. The jump in active inventory suggests some sellers may be testing a market they sense is shifting. If mortgage rates remain elevated, that significant year-over-year sales decline could continue, eventually cooling price growth. It's a transition period worth watching closely.
El Cajon Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92021 | 34 | $775,000 | $466 | 60 |
| 92019 | 27 | $930,000 | $517 | 64 |
| 92020 | 25 | $780,000 | $481 | 53 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 60 | $877,500 | $531 |
| CONDOS | 14 | $430,000 | $442 |
| MOBILE | 6 | $223,400 | $183 |
| LAND | 2 | $111,000 | N/A |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $1,467,500 | $481 |
| TOWNHOMES | 2 | $550,000 | $408 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 1 |
| $100K - $199K | 3 |
| $200K - $299K | 3 |
| $300K - $399K | 4 |
| $400K - $499K | 8 |
| $500K - $749K | 16 |
| $750K+ | 51 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 495 active listings in El Cajon with a median asking price of $499,000 and an average of 75 days on market.
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