Calexico, CA Real Estate
Calexico is a bilingual border city across from Mexicali, and one of the Imperial County cities where Gisela N. Sanchez, REALTOR®, has sold most recently: 943 Alameda St at $500,000, 1216 P Montejano St at $450,000, and 2205 Monroe Ave at $435,000. She has sold homes in the Valley since 2006 and works in English and Spanish.
Recent Calexico Sales
Gisela’s recent Calexico closings include single-family homes across the city:
- 943 Alameda St — sold $500,000 (4 bd / 2 ba, 1,579 sq ft)
- 1216 P Montejano St — sold $450,000
- 2205 Monroe Ave — sold $435,000 (4 bd / 2 ba, 1,341 sq ft)
What It’s Like to Live in Calexico
Life in Calexico moves in two languages and across one border. Many residents live, work, and shop on both sides — mornings in Calexico, afternoons in Mexicali. The desert climate brings mild, beautiful winters and hot summers, and the community is close-knit: families who have been here for generations alongside newcomers drawn by affordable homes minutes from the border.
Homes and Prices in Calexico
Calexico offers some of the Valley’s best value for buyers who want to live near the border. The median sold price here is $391,250 (MLS, November 2025–October 2026) — below El Centro at $440,000 and below the county median of $427,500 (Realtor.com, October 2026). Gisela’s recent sales show the range: 943 Alameda St at $500,000, a four-bedroom, two-bath home of 1,579 square feet; 1216 P Montejano St at $450,000; and 2205 Monroe Ave at $435,000, a four-bedroom, two-bath home of 1,341 square feet. Homes here average 58 days on market (MLS, November 2025–October 2026), so buyers have time to look and sellers should price from real comparable sales.
Schools in Calexico
Families in Calexico send their children to schools that serve a bilingual community. Mains Elementary serves the city’s younger students, and Calexico High School serves its teenagers — both part of a school community that reflects the city’s life on the border. For parents moving to Calexico, the schools are one more reason the city works: local, bilingual, and close to home.
Getting Around from Calexico
Calexico sits on the border with Mexicali, 11.5 miles south of El Centro — about a 20-minute drive. That puts El Centro’s shopping, dining, hospitals, and workplaces within easy reach, while daily life here moves in two languages and across one border. Many residents cross into Mexicali for family, food, and shopping, then come home to Calexico. For buyers who want an affordable home with the border at their doorstep and El Centro a short drive away, Calexico’s location is the draw.
Why Buyers Choose Calexico
Buyers who pick Calexico usually want two things: an affordable home and life on the border. It is the place for a first home, a home near family in Mexicali, or a base for work on either side of the line. Gisela has closed multiple Calexico sales this year and works in English and Spanish, so the process is clear no matter which language you prefer. If Calexico sounds like the right fit, the first step is a conversation about what you need and what the market is doing right now.
Buying or Selling in Calexico
Whether you’re buying your first home near the border or selling a Calexico property, you want an agent who works both sides of the Valley every week. Gisela is bilingual, has closed multiple Calexico sales this year, and answers her own phone: 760-909-2185.