Escondido Central
92025 · Escondido
Central Escondido — the historic downtown core along Grand Avenue, the California Center for the Arts, and the surrounding older established neighborhoods. One of the most affordable entry points in our coverage with strong cashflow fundamentals.
Active Listings
81
Median Price
$815K
Avg Rent
$3,838/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-2,467/mo
Avg Cap Rate
1.1%
Avg CoC
-24.8%
P/R Ratio
20.7
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
Highlights
- ✓Downtown Grand Avenue revitalization with restaurants and breweries
- ✓California Center for the Arts and Stone Brewing nearby
- ✓Older SFRs and small 2-4 unit multifamily inventory
- ✓Lowest median price in our North County coverage
Investor Notes
- ◈Strong cashflow zip — moderate prices with solid rent fundamentals
- ◈Small multifamily (duplex/triplex) inventory is the sweet spot
- ◈Older housing stock — budget for maintenance and roof reserves
- ◈Good first-investment market for cashflow-focused buyers
Demographics
Vibe
Historic downtown, working-class roots
Median Income
~$65K
Top Employers
Palomar Health, county services, retail, agriculture
Top 5 Listings by Score
| Address | Score | Price | Est. Rent | CF/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2631 Buckwheat Glen 2bd / 2.5ba · 1,211 sqft | A 58 | $600K | $3,706 | $-522 |
| 2342 Red Coral Glen 2bd / 2.5ba · 1,207 sqft | A 58 | $600K | $3,658 | $-531 |
| 419 Atlas 2bd / 2.5ba · 1,140 sqft | A 55 | $609K | $3,562 | $-664 |
| 818 Washington 2bd / 2ba · 1,064 sqft | A 52 | $400K | $2,441 | $-599 |
| 2338 Red Coral Glen 3bd / 3ba · 1,299 sqft | A 52 | $680K | $3,953 | $-743 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.