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8655 Graves Ave,
Santee, CA 92071
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Forester Square
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Forester Square
9560 Via Zapador,
Santee,
CA
92071
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About Forester Square
Consider living at Forester Square in Santee. The location in Santee's 92071 area has so much to offer its residents. From amenities to floorplan options, the team of leasing professionals will be ready to help you find the perfect new home. Make sure you to see the current floorplan options. At Forester Square you're new apartment awaits.
Forester Square is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92071 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Grossmont Union High School District attendance zone.
9560 Via Zapador,
Santee,
CA
92071
Santee sits about 19 miles northeast of San Diego, tucked between the Pacific coast and the rugged edge of Cleveland National Forest — a position that shapes nearly everything about daily life here. The San Diego River bisects the city, threading through parks and open natural habitat that give this East County community a noticeably unhurried pace. Once known as Cowlestown in the 1800s, the city carries genuine historical roots, including the Old Mission Dam, a remnant of early Spanish colonization. The 700-acre Town Center district anchors the commercial core, with the Santee Trolley Square connecting shopping and dining via the San Diego Trolley line.
The housing stock reflects the city's suburban character, with a solid mix of single-family rentals, townhomes, and apartment communities spread across established neighborhoods. Renters who want more square footage than coastal San Diego typically offers will find competitive options here.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| East County | Santee, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,538 | $1,656 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,771 | $2,157 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,135 | $2,538 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,673 | $2,876 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 10.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 12.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 14.0 mi |
Forester Square is within 6 minutes or 3.8 miles from Grossmont College. It is also near San Diego State University and Cuyamaca College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
548 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
518 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
68 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,624 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Middle School
Grades 6-8
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Santee include Santee Town Center, located 0.9 mile from Forester Square. Forester Square is near San Diego International, located 20.5 miles or 26 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 23 min | 18.1 mi |
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Drive: | 24 min | 18.1 mi |
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Drive: | 24 min | 18.2 mi |
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Drive: | 32 min | 25.2 mi |
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Drive: | 36 min | 28.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 26 min | 20.5 mi |
Walkability Near Forester Square
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi |
Forester Square has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 6-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Lindo Lake County Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.7 mi |
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Mission Trails Regional Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.1 mi |
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Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area
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Drive: | 11 min | 7.8 mi |
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Cactus County Park
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Drive: | 16 min | 7.9 mi |
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Mt. Helix Park
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.5 mi |
Forester Square has 5 parks within 8.5 miles, including Mission Trails Regional Park, Lindo Lake County Park, and Mt. Helix Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 6.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 8.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 9.0 mi |
Forester Square has 3 hospitals within 9.0 miles, the nearest is Grossmont Hospital which is 6.1 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 25 min | 16.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 18.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 22.2 mi |
Forester Square has 3 military bases within 22.2 miles, the nearest is USMC Air Station Miramar which is 16.1 miles away and a 25 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
9560 Via Zapador
Santee, CA 92071