Santee Homes under $1 million

Welcome to Santee, California, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of San Diego County! Known for its warm climate, vibrant community, and picturesque landscapes, Santee offers a perfect blend of suburban charm and urban convenience. With its close proximity to the bustling city of San Diego, residents enjoy easy access to world-class entertainment, dining, and cultural experiences, all while savoring the tranquility of a close-knit community.

Santee boasts a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, from the scenic trails of the Santee Lakes to the stunning views atop the nearby Cuyamaca Mountains. Families will appreciate the abundance of parks, excellent schools, and family-friendly events that foster a strong sense of community. Whether you are a nature enthusiast, a foodie, or someone who enjoys shopping, Santee has something for everyone.

For those looking to call this delightful city home, Santee offers an impressive selection of homes priced under $1 million. From charming single-family residences to modern townhomes, there’s a diverse range of properties to suit varying tastes and lifestyles. Buyers will find spacious backyards perfect for entertaining, cozy interiors filled with natural light, and convenient access to local amenities.

With its affordable housing options and a welcoming atmosphere, Santee is the ideal place for first-time buyers, families, or anyone seeking a peaceful retreat within the vibrant San Diego region. Explore the possibilities and discover your dream home in Santee today!

Newest Santee Homes under $1 million

$909,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

Welcome home to this beautifully renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in the heart of Santee! Thoughtfully updated throughout, this home offers a fresh, modern feel while providing plenty of space for everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen features a spacious center island and a cozy sitting area, creating the perfect gathering space for family and friends. With a lot size of over 7,000 square feet, the backyard offers enough room to build a pool, add a play structure and more opportunities to outdoor entertain.

10007 Stanley Ct, Santee

$699,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

Opportunity knocks in one of Santees most convenient locations! 9967 Cleary Street is a single-story 4-bedroom, 2-bath corner-lot home just one block from Santana High School and close to Hill Creek, Cajon Park, shopping, restaurants, and more. This is a major fixer, and its being offered at a price that leaves room for a buyer to bring their imaginationand their renovation visionto life. The home needs a complete gut and remodel, but thats exactly where the opportunity lies. Create the finishes, layout details, and style youve always wanted while building meaningful sweat equity along the way. Whether you're an investor searching for your next project or a buyer who sees past the current condition and wants to create a truly personalized home, this property is ready for its next chapter. A single-story home on a corner lot in a great Santee location doesnt come along every daybring your vision and make this one yours. Opportunity knocks in one of Santees most convenient locations! 9967 Cleary Street is a single-story 4-bedroom, 2-bath corner-lot home just one block from Santana High School and close to Hill Creek, Cajon Park, shopping, restaurants, and more. This is a major fixer, and its being offered at a price that leaves room for a buyer to bring their imaginationand their renovation visionto life. The home needs a complete gut and remodel, but thats exactly where the opportunity lies. Create the finishes, layout details, and style youve always wanted while building meaningful sweat equity along the way. Whether you're an investor searching for your next project or a buyer who sees past the current condition and wants to create a truly personalized home, this property is ready for its next chapter. A single-story home on a corner lot in a great Santee location doesnt come along every daybring your vision and make this one yours.

9967 Cleary St, Santee

$874,999

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

Vaulted ceilings, a new roof, and a new outdoor kitchen, all on a corner lot in one of Santee's most desirable neighborhoods. Welcome to 9312 Carita Road. From the moment you step inside, luxury vinyl plank flooring flows seamlessly throughout the entire home, creating a clean, cohesive look that's as easy to maintain as it is beautiful. The living room is the true showstopper, where soaring vaulted ceilings, wood plank detailing, and exposed beams bring warmth, character, and an open, airy feel to the heart of the home. Custom Andersen windows and doors fill the space with natural light while adding timeless quality and craftsmanship. A separate dining room offers the perfect setting for holiday dinners, game nights, and everyday meals together. All three bedrooms are tucked down a private hallway, keeping sleeping quarters quiet and comfortably separate from the main living and entertaining spaces. The primary suite offers a retreat of its own with a newly renovated bathroom. Buyers can move in with confidence knowing the major updates are already complete: a new roof, new AC, and fresh paint throughout. Out back, the brand-new outdoor kitchen pairs with all-new landscaping to create the ultimate setting for weekend barbecues, entertaining friends, or simply relaxing and enjoying San Diego's year-round weather. The corner lot adds extra room to spread out along with standout curb appeal, and the 2-car garage provides plenty of space for parking and storage. Character-filled living spaces, an entertainer's backyard, and the big upgrades already done make this corner-lot Sa Vaulted ceilings, a new roof, and a new outdoor kitchen, all on a corner lot in one of Santee's most desirable neighborhoods. Welcome to 9312 Carita Road. From the moment you step inside, luxury vinyl plank flooring flows seamlessly throughout the entire home, creating a clean, cohesive look that's as easy to maintain as it is beautiful. The living room is the true showstopper, where soaring vaulted ceilings, wood plank detailing, and exposed beams bring warmth, character, and an open, airy feel to the heart of the home. Custom Andersen windows and doors fill the space with natural light while adding timeless quality and craftsmanship. A separate dining room offers the perfect setting for holiday dinners, game nights, and everyday meals together. All three bedrooms are tucked down a private hallway, keeping sleeping quarters quiet and comfortably separate from the main living and entertaining spaces. The primary suite offers a retreat of its own with a newly renovated bathroom. Buyers can move in with confidence knowing the major updates are already complete: a new roof, new AC, and fresh paint throughout. Out back, the brand-new outdoor kitchen pairs with all-new landscaping to create the ultimate setting for weekend barbecues, entertaining friends, or simply relaxing and enjoying San Diego's year-round weather. The corner lot adds extra room to spread out along with standout curb appeal, and the 2-car garage provides plenty of space for parking and storage. Character-filled living spaces, an entertainer's backyard, and the big upgrades already done make this corner-lot Santee home a rare find.

9312 Carita Rd, Santee

$450,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths

Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom Townhome in the peaceful Del Coronado community of North Santee. This rare single-level end unit offers approximately 869 sq ft of comfortable living space and shares only one wall, providing an added sense of privacy and tranquility. This move-in ready unit boats recent updates that include new kitchen cabinets, fresh interior paint, new bedroom carpet, a new bathroom vanity, fixtures and toilet, new windows and sliding door, and new interior doors. The finished attic provides valuable additional storage space and in unit laundry add to this condo's allure. The home also features a spacious private patio that flows seamlessly from the living room and kitchen, creating an ideal space for outdoor grilling, dining, or simply relaxing. With no neighboring units or direct neighbors surrounding the patio and side yard, this outdoor space offers a level of privacy that is hard to find in a condo. The patio also provides direct access to the detached garage for added convenience. An excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or those looking to simplify and downsize. Ideally located near hiking trails, top-rated schools, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences.

10604 Queen Jessica Ln, Santee

$999,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

Fully renovated, move-in-ready,󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 single-story living meets rare flexibility on an expansive, side-by-side double lot on a quiet cul-de-sac just steps from Santee Lakes. With direct street and driveway access to the side yard, this property offers exceptional potential for a future ADU, RV parking, additional outdoor living, or expansion of the existing home. Inside, the floor plan offers additional flexibility. The spacious family room adjacent to the kitchen could easily be enclosed to create a 4th bedroom, office, or bonus room, while a convenient office nook off the living room provides an ideal work-from-home or homework space without sacrificing a bedroom. Renovated to the studs in 2023 with modern finishes throughout, the home features an open-concept kitchen with quartz counters, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, bar seating, and direct flow into a bright great room with a wood-burning fireplace. Wood-look flooring, designer bathrooms, LED lighting, newer doors and windows, a newer roof, and solar make the home truly move-in ready. The spacious primary suite includes two closets, an en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, and direct backyard access. Outside, the expansive wrap-around yard features a refinished pool and extensive recent landscaping with multiple shaded dining and entertaining areas.

8816 Wigwam, Santee

$850,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

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8438 Fanita Dr, Santee

$755,420

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths

Brand New Community󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 in Santee. No Mello Roos, Wildfire Prepared certification = lower insurance costs. Townsend offers a personalized new home in a community surrounded by beautiful open space. This modern three-story floor plan is approximately 1,428 square feet and offers three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a wonderful great room with a modern kitchen. This beautiful home is designed to be ENERGY STAR certified for greater comfort, well-being and savings. You can personalize your home with the selection of cabinets, counter tops and flooring. Ready for move in within 30 days. Pictures of the model home. Residents are conveniently close to parks, schools, shopping and dining. Nearby Mission Trails Regional Park and Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve feature a variety of opportunities for leisure and recreation, including hiking/biking trails and water activities. Santees commuter-friendly location offers easy access to major roadways, which connect homeowners to employment centers and popular San Diego destinations. Brand New Community in Santee. No Mello Roos, Wildfire Prepared certification = lower insurance costs. Townsend offers a personalized new home in a community surrounded by beautiful open space. This modern three-story floor plan is approximately 1,428 square feet and offers three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a wonderful great room with a modern kitchen. This beautiful home is designed to be ENERGY STAR certified for greater comfort, well-being and savings. You can personalize your home with the selection of cabinets, counter tops and flooring. Ready for move in within 30 days. Pictures of the model home. Residents are conveniently close to parks, schools, shopping and dining. Nearby Mission Trails Regional Park and Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve feature a variety of opportunities for leisure and recreation, including hiking/biking trails and water activities. Santees commuter-friendly location offers easy access to major roadways, which connect homeowners to employment centers and popular San Diego destinations.

7611 Quest Ln, Santee

$799,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

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8053 Shantung, Santee

$549,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

Welcome to Carlton Country Club Villas, where comfort and convenience come together. This move-in ready, end-unit townhome offers a desirable park-like setting with no neighbors on one side, providing added privacy and a peaceful atmosphere. The two-story floor plan features an attached two-car garage, durable flooring throughout, recessed lighting, and a beautifully appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The spacious living area offers plenty of room to relax and entertain, while the large private patio provides the home’s outdoor living space along with additional storage. All bedrooms are located upstairs, including a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and direct access to the bathroom. In-unit laundry adds everyday convenience. Ideally located near shopping, dining, neighborhood parks, and golf, with easy access to everything you need.

9469 Carlton Oaks Dr Unit A, Santee

$899,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

This lovely and󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 charming two-story home with thoughtful upgrades and beautiful lawn with artificial turf and fruit trees offers a combination of comfort and inviting indoor and outdoor spaces, including SOLAR OWNED and new roof installed in 2025. Situated on a desirable corner lot, with a variety of fruit trees including apple, lemon, orange, peach, quince, and two different types of plum trees. Inside the spacious living room makes an immediate impression with its vaulted ceiling and recessed lighting. The kitchen is both beautiful and functional, featuring custom-built wooden cabinetry with elegant quartz countertops. The upgraded bathrooms include wooden cabinetry and quartz countertops. The first floor primary suite is spacious with a walk-in closet and upgraded bathroom creating a comfortable and inviting retreat. Upstairs, you'll find additional living space along with a beautifully upgraded bathroom featuring a deep soaking tub, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. With its corner-lot setting, mature fruit trees, first floor primary suite, and recent SOLAR and roof upgrades, this home offers a warm and comfortable place to call your own. This lovely and charming two-story home with thoughtful upgrades and beautiful lawn with artificial turf and fruit trees offers a combination of comfort and inviting indoor and outdoor spaces, including SOLAR OWNED and new roof installed in 2025. Situated on a desirable corner lot, with a variety of fruit trees including apple, lemon, orange, peach, quince, and two different types of plum trees. Inside the spacious living room makes an immediate impression with its vaulted ceiling and recessed lighting. The kitchen is both beautiful and functional, featuring custom-built wooden cabinetry with elegant quartz countertops. The upgraded bathrooms include wooden cabinetry and quartz countertops. The first floor primary suite is spacious with a walk-in closet and upgraded bathroom creating a comfortable and inviting retreat. Upstairs, you'll find additional living space along with a beautifully upgraded bathroom featuring a deep soaking tub, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. With its corner-lot setting, mature fruit trees, first floor primary suite, and recent SOLAR and roof upgrades, this home offers a warm and comfortable place to call your own.

10735 Valor Pl, Santee

$849,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

Welcome to 9214󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 Via De Cristina, a beautifully maintained Santee home offering comfortable living spaces, thoughtful updates, and an exceptional backyard designed for enjoying the Southern California lifestyle. The inviting interior features a remodeled kitchen with a clean, modern feel, a cozy fireplace in the living room, and ceiling fans with lights throughout in addition to central air conditioning and heating. The spacious primary suite offers ample closet space and a private en-suite bathroom. Throughout the home, the clean and well-maintained finishes reflect a true pride of ownership. Step outside and discover what truly sets this property apart. Situated on an approximately 10,000-square-foot lot (.25 of an acre), the expansive backyard features a sparkling in-ground pool and spa while still leaving an abundance of space for entertaining, relaxing, gardening, recreation, or creating the backyard you've always envisioned. A covered patio provides an inviting area for outdoor dining and gatherings, while the two-car garage offers convenient parking and storage. Solar is also included and is assumable, offering an additional opportunity for energy-conscious buyers. Located in a quiet Santee development with no through traffic, this home is just steps from Deputy Ken Collier Park. Enjoy convenient access to Mission Trails Regional Park, the 52 and 125 freeways, local schools, and Santee Trolley Square, offering a variety of shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. With its spacious interior, oversized backyard, pool and spa, and convenient location, this home offers an ideal combination of comfort, privacy, and outdoor living near the heart of Santee. This is a must see!

9214 Via De Cristina, Santee

$769,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

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9257 Bird St, Santee

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