| Summary | National Percentile | Rank vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 69th | Poor |
| Demographics | 69th | Good |
| Amenities | 23rd | Fair |
Multifamily Valuation
| Property Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 8546 Graham Ter, Santee, CA, 92071, US |
| Region / Metro | Santee |
| Year of Construction | 1985 |
| Units | 28 |
| Transaction Date | --- |
| Transaction Price | --- |
| Buyer | --- |
| Seller | --- |
8546 Graham Ter Santee CA Suburban Multifamily
Neighborhood multifamily occupancy is strong for this pocket of Santee, supporting durable renter demand according to WDSuite’s CRE market data. The area’s family-friendly profile and solid schools point to stable leasing dynamics at the submarket level.
Situated in Santee within the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad metro, the neighborhood trends suburban with stable multifamily fundamentals. The neighborhood’s occupancy ranks 160 out of 621 metro neighborhoods, making it competitive among San Diego–area locations and in the upper range nationally by percentile, which supports steady lease-up and retention for comparable assets.
Livability fundamentals are a notable draw. Average school ratings are high (4.5 out of 5), placing the neighborhood in the top quartile nationally, which often correlates with deeper family-oriented renter demand and longer tenancy. Park access is comparatively strong versus national peers, while day-to-day retail like cafes, groceries, and pharmacies is thinner locally—operators may lean more on nearby commercial corridors for resident convenience.
Tenure patterns indicate a meaningful but not dominant renter presence: roughly one-third of neighborhood housing units are renter-occupied, signaling a defined tenant base without oversaturation. Within a 3-mile radius, demographics show modest recent population growth with an increase in households and a projected rise in the renter share through the forecast period, implying a gradually expanding renter pool that can support occupancy stability and pricing discipline.
Ownership costs in this part of San Diego County sit on the higher side relative to incomes (reflected in elevated value-to-income ratios), which tends to reinforce reliance on multifamily rentals and can aid lease retention. Median contract rents for the neighborhood test above many national peers by percentile, underscoring the need for product quality and management execution, but also suggesting room for competitive positioning when amenities and schools are strong. These observations are based on CRE market data from WDSuite.
Safety metrics for the neighborhood trend below national medians, with overall crime levels nearer the lower national percentiles. Within the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad metro, the neighborhood ranks 398 out of 621 for crime, indicating conditions that are below the metro average. Recent data also points to a year-over-year uptick in violent offenses, so operators should incorporate security-conscious property management and resident engagement practices.
At the same time, safety outcomes vary by micro-location and can shift with local enforcement and community initiatives. Investors typically mitigate exposure through lighting, access controls, and partnerships with neighborhood resources; underwriting should reflect these considerations and comparable-area trends, using WDSuite’s data as a baseline for scenario planning.
Nearby employers span defense & aerospace, foodservice distribution, wireless technology, utilities, and biopharma—providing diverse, commute-friendly job nodes that can support renter demand and retention for workforce-oriented units. This section highlights L-3 Telemetry & RF Products, Sysco, Qualcomm, Sempra Energy, and Celgene Corporation.
- L-3 Telemetry & RF Products — defense & aerospace (7.2 miles)
- Sysco — foodservice distribution (7.4 miles)
- Qualcomm — wireless technology (11.5 miles) — HQ
- Sempra Energy — utilities (11.8 miles) — HQ
- Celgene Corporation — biopharma (12.2 miles)
This 28-unit, mid-1980s asset sits in a suburban Santee neighborhood where occupancy is competitive among metro peers and supported by strong local school ratings. The 3-mile radius shows modest population growth with an increase in households and a projected expansion of the renter pool, which can underpin demand and help sustain occupancy. Homeownership remains a high-cost proposition in this part of San Diego County, a dynamic that typically supports renter reliance on multifamily housing and can aid lease retention when operations are well executed.
Built in 1985, the property is positioned for targeted value-add: common-area refreshes, in-unit updates, and system modernization can enhance competitiveness versus older stock while appealing to family-oriented renters drawn by schools and parks. According to commercial real estate analysis from WDSuite, neighborhood rents benchmark above many national peers by percentile, suggesting pricing power for well-maintained product, though operators should plan for affordability pressure and prudent lease management. Key risks include thinner immediate retail amenities and safety metrics that trail metro and national medians, warranting conservative underwriting and active management.
- Competitive neighborhood occupancy and high-rated schools support stable leasing
- 1985 vintage presents clear value-add via renovations and system upgrades
- High-cost ownership market reinforces renter demand and potential retention
- Diverse nearby employers underpin workforce housing demand
- Risks: thinner walkable retail and below-median safety metrics require active management