Santee, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$813 Avg asking sale price
$20 Avg asking lease rate
7,102 SF Avg unit lease size
17,268 SF Avg building size for sale
5.80% Average cap rate

Santee's Demographic Profile

Santee has 19,983 households and a median income of $100,563, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 56,670
# Households 19,983
Median age 40
Median household income $100,563
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 6,253
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Diego $555 9,894 SF 10.11%
La Mesa $403 10,718 SF 6.81%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Diego $405 31,245 SF 7.25%
La Mesa $353 8,525 SF 7.25%
El Cajon $507 5,526 SF 5.07%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Santee $790 13,521 SF
San Diego $755 9,008 SF
La Mesa $851 8,522 SF
El Cajon $768 13,061 SF
Lakeside $489 5,432 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Santee $319 20,668 SF 4.87%
San Diego $667 10,517 SF 16.41%
La Mesa $470 16,867 SF 5.75%
El Cajon $367 21,293 SF 5.53%
Lakeside $443 16,206 SF 4.87%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Santee

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

8755 Mesa Rd

Santee, CA 92071

  • 18,833 SF Multifamily
  • 4.12% Cap Rate
  • $6,250,000
For Sale

Graham Terrace Apartments

Santee, CA 92071

  • 26,964 SF Multifamily
  • 4.28% Cap Rate
  • $8,400,000
For Sale

Marilla Crest Apartments

Lakeside, CA 92040

  • 16,206 SF Multifamily
  • 4.87% Cap Rate
  • $5,150,000
For Sale

1256 N 1st St

El Cajon, CA 92021

  • 880 SF Office Building
  • $799,000
For Sale

8915-8967 Carlton Hills Blvd

Santee, CA

  • Retail Building
  • 6.50% Cap Rate
  • $17,414,000
For Sale

9755 Cuyamaca at Mast Office Pad

Santee, CA 92071

  • 0.60 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,500,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Santee pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Santee $813 17,268 SF
San Diego $630 15,486 SF
La Mesa $733 11,641 SF
El Cajon $589 12,569 SF
Lakeside $452 26,170 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Santee alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Santee or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Santee 56,670 19,983 40 $100,563 3 6,253 -2%
La Mesa 60,318 24,551 40 $80,362 2 13,672 -1%
El Cajon 102,392 33,974 37 $62,412 3 20,698 -1%
Lakeside 20,743 7,292 41 $88,935 3 2,283 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Santee, CA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Santee

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Is Santee a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Santee offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Santee?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Santee. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Santee?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Santee. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Santee compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Santee. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Santee acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Santee, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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