| Summary | National Percentile | Rank vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 82nd | Best |
| Demographics | 50th | Fair |
| Amenities | 36th | Fair |
Multifamily Valuation
| Property Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1430 Oakdale Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021, US |
| Region / Metro | El Cajon |
| Year of Construction | 2000 |
| Units | 37 |
| Transaction Date | --- |
| Transaction Price | --- |
| Buyer | --- |
| Seller | --- |
1430 Oakdale Ave El Cajon Multifamily Investment
Neighborhood occupancy is competitive among San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad neighborhoods, supporting income stability for a 37-unit asset, according to WDSuite s CRE market data.
Positioned in a suburban pocket of El Cajon, the property benefits from a renter base supported by steady occupancy at the neighborhood level and household growth in the surrounding 3-mile radius. The area s neighborhood rating is B-, and occupancy ranks 247 out of 621 metro neighborhoods, indicating performance that is competitive among San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad neighborhoods. For investors, this points to a tenant base that has historically supported lease-up and retention.
Construction in the immediate neighborhood skews older (average 1982), while this asset s 2000 vintage is newer than nearby stock. That positioning can enhance leasing competitiveness versus older comparables, though investors should plan for ongoing modernization as systems approach mid-life.
Within a 3-mile radius, households have increased in recent years and are projected to expand further, implying a larger tenant base and support for occupancy over time. Renter-occupied housing within this radius accounts for a majority share, signaling depth in multifamily demand rather than reliance on owner turnover.
Local amenities are mixed: cafes and restaurants are limited in the immediate neighborhood, but grocery access and park coverage track above many areas regionally. Median home values sit in the top national percentiles, a high-cost ownership context that tends to sustain reliance on rental housing and can support pricing power when managed alongside rent-to-income dynamics.

Safety indicators are mixed and should be evaluated as part of operations planning. The neighborhood s crime rank is 167 out of 621 in the metro, placing it below the metro median for safety and below the national median (38th percentile). That said, WDSuite s CRE market data shows a recent year-over-year decline in estimated property offenses, indicating some improvement in non-violent incidents.
Investors typically account for these conditions through targeted measures such as lighting, access control, and community standards, which can support retention and reduce non-revenue time. Comparative monitoring against peer neighborhoods in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro is advisable over the hold period.
Proximity to regional employers supports workforce housing demand and commute convenience, with nearby anchors in food distribution, defense & aerospace, utilities, and technology that can contribute to leasing stability.
- Sysco food distribution (11.7 miles)
- L-3 Telemetry & RF Products defense & aerospace (12.0 miles)
- Sempra Energy utilities (14.8 miles) HQ
- Qualcomm telecommunications & semiconductors (16.8 miles) HQ
- Celgene Corporation biotechnology (17.4 miles)
1430 Oakdale Ave brings a 2000-vintage, 37-unit profile to a suburban El Cajon location where neighborhood occupancy performs competitively within the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro. Within a 3-mile radius, households have grown and are projected to increase further, pointing to a larger tenant base that supports leasing and retention. Elevated ownership costs in the area bolster renter reliance on multifamily housing, while rent-to-income levels suggest room for disciplined pricing, based on CRE market data from WDSuite.
The asset s newer-than-neighborhood vintage can provide a leasing edge versus older stock, with potential to capture demand from nearby employment centers. Investors should balance this with operational focus on safety and with capital planning for modernization as the building advances beyond two decades in service.
- Competitive neighborhood occupancy supports income stability versus metro peers.
- 2000 vintage offers relative competitiveness against older local stock with targeted upgrades.
- High-cost ownership market reinforces renter demand and potential pricing power when managed to rent-to-income.
- Nearby regional employers underpin workforce demand and commute convenience.
- Risk: Safety ranks below metro median; plan for security measures and proactive operations.