Located 30 miles east of the city of San Diego on Interstate 8, El Cajon is a gateway city that links San Diego's Mission Valley with Southern California's Imperial Valley. With a population of approximately 100,000, El Cajon has seen substantial growth over the past several years thanks to affordable housing, a strong economy and its proximity to the San Diego metropolitan area, easily accessible by freeways and the superb San Diego Trolley system. (more)
The ideal year-round climate of this San Diego suburb creates the perfect recreation spot with horseback riding, golf courses, campgrounds, parks and easy access to the many attractions of San Diego. El Cajon means "the box" in Spanish, so named because the city is completely surrounded by mountains.
El Cajon Real Estate Prices
Offering a wide assortment of homes from contemporary condominiums to ranch style single-family homes, El Cajon is sure to have what you are looking for. Condominiums and townhomes in El Cajon start around $160,000 for newer, single level models in communities including Barbara Terrace and Cherrywood Park, and up to $300,000 for larger two-bedroom units in subdivisions within the El Cajon area, such as Rancho San Diego. (more)
El Cajon's single-family homes market features properties priced starting under $200,000 to upwards of $ 2 million. Many communities within El Cajon include exclusive amenities such as horse properties and boating facilities. Prices range into the millions for hilltop estates with spectacular valley, canyon, mountain, and city views and ranch style properties located on larger lots.
El Cajon, California Average Home Sizes and Asking Prices
Honesty and integrity are the values by which Ben Greenway lives and works. His positive attitude helps alleviate any anxiety that his real estate clients may be experiencing and in addition, he treats his clients with the respect that they deserve. He even has a "Greenway Guarantee" to call clients back within a 24 hour period. (more)
Ben has been in the real estate industry since 2001. He and his realtor company, Ben Franklin Properties, are dedicated to ensuring the complete satisfaction of each of their clients through hard work. It's no wonder over 90% of his business is based on repeats and referrals as an agent. Ben works with a multitude of home buyers who are interested in purchasing real estate throughout San Diego County.
A resident of San Diego since 1996, Ben enjoys the beautiful sunny weather and the friends and neighbors he has met there. He's developed a thorough understanding of the real estate market in San Diego and applies his knowledge toward the individual needs of each and every one of his clients. He couples this with his skill in the art of negotiation and excellent follow-through in order to get the best results in every transaction. When you work with Ben Greenway, you will have at your convenience a real estate agent who will not only give his all, but will refuse to let you settle for anything less than you deserve.
If you are ready to buy a home and want a private consultation, or are interested in selling your home, please call Ben today at 619-203-4535 or email BenGreenway@agents.househunt.com.
El Cajon Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $493,110 compared to $485,906 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +1%. For Friday, May 18th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.75%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.38%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in El Cajon CA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in El Cajon to help you find the best home!