8944 Watson Pl, Santee, CA 92071
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  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 450 sqft

8944 Watson Pl, Santee, CA 92071

Home Highlights

Apartment
450 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

Welcome to your new home in Santee, CA! This studio offers a full kitchen equipped with modern appliances, perfect for those who love to cook. The unit has been freshly painted, giving it a clean and updated look. The tile flooring adds a touch of style and is easy to maintain. The unit also features a split A/C and heater system, ensuring your comfort in all seasons. New blinds have been installed, providing privacy and controlling the amount of natural light in the space. Outside, you'll find a shared yard, a great place to relax and enjoy the California sunshine. This studio combines comfort, convenience, and style, making it a great place to call home.
8944 Watson Pl, Santee, CA 92071 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 450 sqft apartment. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2026 with an asking price of $1,695 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 19, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,901/month.

Home Details for 8944 Watson Pl

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
MicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Air Conditioner
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Lawn
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 8944 Watson Pl

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
35 Via Sovana, Santee, CA
1.42
Apartment
$540,000
04/08/26
2
2
1,015 sqft
162 Via Montisi, Santee, CA
1.42
Apartment
$510,000
12/09/25
2
2
1,015 sqft
528 Cobblestone Ct, El Cajon, CA
2.94
Apartment
$650,000
11/05/25
3
3
1,450 sqft
5350 Baltimore Dr #66, La Mesa, CA
3.99
Apartment
$425,000
07/24/26
1
1
688 sqft
8220 Vincetta Dr, La Mesa, CA
3.68
Apartment
$258,000
09/11/26
3
2
1,153 sqft
908 S Sunshine Ave #11, El Cajon, CA
3.85
Apartment
$374,000
02/23/26
2
2
850 sqft
9728 Marilla Dr #209, Lakeside, CA
3.92
Apartment
$213,500
07/01/26
2
2
944 sqft
7653 Mission Gorge Rd #50, San Diego, CA
4.18
Apartment
$557,000
04/29/26
2
2
1,035 sqft
1111-15 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA
4.49
Apartment
$1,200,000
05/04/26
2
1
875 sqft
965 Jamacha Rd #A, El Cajon, CA
5.39
Apartment
$430,000
12/11/25
2
1
882 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in Santee

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,901/mo
Average rent
$2.9K
$195MoM
Available listings
97
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What Locals Say about Santee

At least 316 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 74 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 62 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 37 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Safa Haji
    "Very safe and calm"
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  • Thornton
    "Great location for kids and schools. Very safe community. You canā€™t go wrong in Santee, CA. Weā€™ve been here since 1999 and love it. All sports area for both boys and girls. "
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  • Teri San Pascual
    "Depending on which area you live in, itā€™s definitely a good mix of diversity. Great food choices throughout the town. Overall, Santee is a safe place. "
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  • Jacob Turner
    "Great place to live, there's plenty of park space and local cafes or restaurants with plenty of nearby amenities"
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  • Billomed
    "None. Really not a great community recreation organized city. Lacks basic community programming. I find ur ti be limiting. No sheriffs ever around. Not sure what more to say. "
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  • Thornton
    "The people are great and itā€™s a very safe community with lots of local flare. The restaurants cater to the locals, and welcome all new guests."
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  • Dana dejesa
    "Dogs are allowed. Certain breeds are restricted. Most people pick up their dog poop. They must be on leashes."
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  • Candy.feathers
    "Good schools, shopping and neighborhoods. People are invested in the community. Santee lakes is very nice. Lots of clean and safe parks "
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  • Joelene E.
    "Very nice neighborhood to live in. Feel safe walking around . Less than 5 minute walk to grocery stores and less than or about 15 minute walk to target and many other stores . Love it!!"
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  • Joelene E.
    "There's a nice dog park near where I live in santee. They remodeled the park. It's great. Trails to walk around."
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  • Jacosta2275
    "Halloween fire pits in the front yard every year. Forth of July is always great. You can see them from your front yard. Santee lakes are amazing and a great place to fish."
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  • Kathyrn P.
    "Great neighborhood to walk. I personally do it everyday and I see lots of dog owners out and about with their furry friend(s)."
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  • Joelene E.
    "Seems people are walking their dogs often. I don't mind them šŸ¤·šŸ½ā€ā™€ļø. I don't have any dogs but they seem welcome. They even have a dog park near by thats divided in 3 sections . in"
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  • Chris M.
    "Rush hour can be difficult, particularly at the ends of the week. Most commuting is done via personal vehicle"
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  • Fowki
    "Iā€™m currently retired so I donā€™t have a commute. But traffic around town is heavy, but tolerable. The 52 is challenging during peak hours, so it takes some planning."
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  • Heather C.
    "I grew up here and worked hard to move back as an adult. I love everything about santee and probably wonā€™t ever leave. "
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  • Sthornton.ciaadj
    "Great family oriented city. We have been here for 20 years, and watched our children grow up. Santee has gone from a small town into a progressive city."
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  • Fowki
    "They would like the friendly other dog walkers and well-mannered dogs. They would enjoy the tidy neighborhood."
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  • Srfryder3
    "Monthly events bring friends and family together. ie summer concerts, holiday tree lighting, aloha 5k..."
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  • Srfryder3
    "Iā€™ve lived here for over 6 years. Itā€™s community based, good schools, safe area, nice homes new and old. "
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  • Matt
    "Very little crime in this neighborhood. Likely the most safe in San Diego County. The worst thing in the area is petty crime from stealing in grocery stores."
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  • AJ D.
    "Dog owners would like Santee because there are many dog owners and many businesses are dog friendly. "
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  • Terisanpascual
    "There are a lot of events and things to do nearby. Breweries are great. Drive In Theater is unique, it is one out of two in San Diego County. Thereā€™s also a big popular Swap Meat in Santee on weekends."
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  • Jessica
    "the city is growing rapidly can be a bit busy but over all it's a nice place to live. easy freeway access but does tend to get alot of traffic in the morning and rush hour. new houses and communities being built all the time"
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  • Destiny R.
    "I drive my car and nothing is too far. You can get to anything from here. plus a variety of food places "
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  • Mamajulie
    "Santee is a nice bedroom community with many families with activities and parks galore. Great schools both K through 8 and high schools. We have wonderful shopping opportunities and lot of places to eat out. "
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  • Mamajulie
    "We have dog pick up bags around the neighborhood! Most everyone picks up after there dog here. The neighborhood is hilly and makes for a great walk for dogs. We have not seen aggressive breeds. Most owners are friendly as well!"
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  • Tahir10ali
    "Takes about 20 min to get downtown without traffic. With traffic, up to 45 min. 52 heading west gets backed up in the mornings."
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  • Isabella L.
    "Amazing place to grow up great community schools are Great .Lakes always have events going on. Good food options great church community as well"
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  • Alexander Y.
    "I like how my area has a lot of shops and amenities near by but there are a few things that are missing that I would like. Other than that there are a few homeless people in the area and some unpleasant people around. A lot of drivers are aggressive and not courteous, and I wish there were better sidewalks for people to walk safely on."
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  • Wdmfacebook
    "I work from home so it is a perfect commute! I think most people I know here are okay with their commute."
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  • Joejtsn
    "They have different events based on different occasions. A very welcoming area that feels safe with great schools all around. Concert every Thursday night."
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  • Lou R.
    " people seam to be very friendly and carrying in our neighborhood! It's a great and wonderful place to live! "
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  • Lou R.
    "I love in this neighborhood and the people are very friendly and carrying! A great area to live!šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ’–āœŒšŸ˜€ "
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  • Shyann D.
    "There's a few dog parks. People at the dog parks are really friendly. "
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  • Tera L.
    "it very peace full not alot of noise after dark and the people that live here are always great and welcoming to.new people "
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  • Tudarapoetry
    "Very quiet and safe neighborhood. Gorgeous views at night and in the day. There's a dog park right down the street."
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  • Joshua C. C.
    "Older developed part of Santee. Great neighbors, kind and great place to have a family. Larger yards and mature landscaping."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 19, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,495
Mar 12, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,495
Price decreased by 12%
Feb 19, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,695
Dec 15, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$4,195
Dec 1, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,195

Frequently asked questions about 8944 Watson Pl

  • Is Santee a buyer's or seller's market?
    Santee is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Santee?
    The median sale price in Santee is $760K. That is down $14.17K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Santee?
    Residents describe Santee, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Santee, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 8944 Watson Pl?
    The closest schools to 8944 Watson Pl in Santee, CA are Chet F. Harritt Elementary School (Middle, rated 6/10), West Hills High School (rated 9/10).
  • Does 8944 Watson Pl have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8944 Watson Pl in Santee, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 8944 Watson Pl have parking?
    Yes, 8944 Watson Pl in Santee, CA has on-site parking.

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