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
69
Median Price
$800K
Avg Rent
$3,764/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-2,674/mo
Avg Cap Rate
1.1%
Avg CoC
-24.8%
P/R Ratio
21.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2341 Red Coral Glen 2bd / 2.5ba · 1,208 sqft | A 65 | $560K | $3,630 | $-305 |
| 331 Brotherton 3bd / 2ba · 1,410 sqft | A 62 | $600K | $3,582 | $-431 |
| 818 Washington Avenue 2bd / 2ba · 1,064 sqft | A 54 | $449K | $2,667 | $-615 |
| 2425 Cranston Dr. 2bd / 2ba · 832 sqft | A 52 | $419K | $2,600 | $-622 |
| 810 Omar Dr 7bd / 4ba · 4,400 sqft | A 52 | $1049K | $5,935 | $-724 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.