Why Live in East Elliott
East Elliott in Santee, California, is composed of two suburban communities: Carlton Oaks and Weston. Carlton Oaks, developed mainly in the 1960s, features walkable community parks and the Carlton Oaks Country Club. The neighborhood is characterized by 1960s ranch-style and 1980s Mediterranean-influenced homes, many of which have been modernized with energy-efficient solar panels and pool patios. Weston, developed in the 1970s with recent expansions since 2019, offers contemporary Mediterranean-style homes and direct access to Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve. Both communities provide residents with ample outdoor activities, including hiking trails in Mission Trails Regional Park and rock climbing at Santee Boulders. Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve offers paved walking paths, playgrounds, and fishing piers. Shopping is convenient with Santee’s town center just a couple of miles away, featuring major retailers like Target, Walmart, and Costco, as well as local eateries such as Janet’s Café & Deli and Estrada’s. Schools in the area include Carlton Oaks School and West Hills High School, both highly rated and part of the well-regarded Santee School District and Grossmont Union High School District, respectively. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, though residents should be mindful of the high fire hazard zone to the west. Commuting is facilitated by nearby highways and the San Diego Light Rail, with San Diego International Airport located 20 miles southwest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Elliott a good place to live?
East Elliott is a good place to live. East Elliott is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. East Elliott is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. East Elliott has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.4 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $153,996 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 36.4% of residents. A majority of residents in East Elliott are home owners, with 17.1% of residents renting and 82.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving East Elliott can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
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Is East Elliott, CA a safe neighborhood?
East Elliott, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in East Elliott?
The median home price in East Elliott is $450,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $90,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,330 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $100K a year to afford the median home price in East Elliott. The average household income in East Elliott is $154K.
What are the best public schools in East Elliott?
The best public schools that serve East Elliott are:
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Are home prices dropping in East Elliott?
Yes, home prices in East Elliott are down 2% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in East Elliott, CA
On average, homes in East Elliott, Santee sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Elliott, Santee over the last 12 months is $530,000, up 47% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$530,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$350,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$225
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
47%