ESCONDIDO

A North County inland city anchored by a historic downtown and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park nearby.

BEST FOR

Buyers looking for more house for the money in North County, away from the coast.

WATCH OUT FOR

A genuine drive from the ocean, and summer heat is significantly higher than coastal neighborhoods.

GETTING AROUND

Sprinter light rail line runs through downtown, but most of the city still needs a car.

01 — BUYING HERE

THE NUMBERS BEFORE THE OFFER

Median sale price

$813,000

3 months ending June 2026Redfin

Covers the city of Escondido, not this area alone.

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Official Realtor of San Diego Tips

Jocelyn Villatoro

Jocelyn Villatoro

Lead Agent, Josh Kim Team

DRE #02104648

Jocelyn Villatoro is the Lead Agent for the Josh Kim Team and has been successfully selling real estate in San Diego since 2019, with 8 years of experience.

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