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Mountainous suburb
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is a mountainous suburban neighborhood inside San Diego County. A commercial district in the southern part of the neighborhood gives way to low-density single-family housing in the foothills. Mount Helix Park, nicknamed the Crown Jewel of East County, and its surrounding peaks are the site of luxurious ranch-style homes and large mansions with pools and tennis courts. The park also brings the community together with a variety of events hosted throughout the year. “You have everything you need here. You’re close to shopping, schools, good restaurants and local markets,” says Rita Kurkies, a local Realtor with Keller Williams. “It’s a strong community with beautiful views.”
Homes are tucked into the hillside at Casa de Oro-Mount Helix.
Angels Point is in the Casa de Oro-Mount Helix Neighborhood.
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Large, extravagant homes
Housing prices increase as buyers move towards the mountains and as the elevation rises the homes become more extravagant, ranging from $430,000 to $3,000,000. Square footage can be anywhere from 900 to upward of 6,000. Lot sizes vary from 3,000 square feet up to 2 acres. Most homes were built between the late 1940s and the early 2020s. There are about 8,400 total homes in the neighborhood and the average number of days on the market for Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is about half the national average.
Homes with Pools at Grandview Drive in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix Neighborhood.
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix is home to many large custom homes with sweeping views.
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Parks with a view
Mount Helix Park, the neighborhood's namesake, is known for the 35-foot Christian Cross erected on its mountainside. The largest park in the neighborhood is Estrella County Park, a 7-acre green space with a native plant and tree garden, amphitheater and a playground made of natural materials. Eucalyptus County Park is filled with the sweet-smelling trees for which it's named and offers grills and pavilions where residents can host birthday parties or Sunday barbecues. The smallest park is a peaceful respite in the center of the business district called Lonny Brewer County Park which offers picnic tables under California Live Oaks within its 5 acres.
Discover the Nature at Estrella County Park in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix Neighborhood.
Peak of Mount Helix Park Casa de Oro-Mount Helix Neighborhood.
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A rated schools
Students in the neighborhood can attend Murdock Elementary School, which received an A-minus rating from Niche and serves about 570 students with a student-teacher ratio of 27-to-1. Hillsdale Middle School is another option that received a B-plus rating from Niche and serves about 1,400 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23-to-1. Grossmont High School received an A rating from Niche and serves about 2,300 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23-to-1. A recipient of the California Distinguished School award, Grossmont High has been recognized by the state board of education as having exemplary programs, an honor given to only a handful of California schools each year.
Murdock Elementary School offers its students an outstanding education.
An entrance view to Hillsdale Middle School.
Grossmont High offers an outstanding education to its students.
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Attend a mountaintop lecture
Along with hiking, biking and birdwatching, Mount Helix Park is also a popular event space thanks to its 1,600-seat amphitheater, which was erected in 1925 near the summit of the mountain. Residents can attend weekly lectures on sustainable living by various academics and naturalists, an Easter sunrise service, family stargazing nights held in conjunction with the San Diego Astronomy Association and various outdoor education programs for students. The Mount Helix Park Foundation also hosts a food and wine festival every year and a charity event called heART. Helix Yoga holds yoga classes in the park once a week. The Young Actor's Theater offers theater camps for children and college students and produces several productions a year.
Historical Mount Helix Park Casa de Oro-Mount Helix Neighborhood.
Picnic at Mount Helix Park Casa de Oro-Mount Helix Neighborhood.
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Take the trolley downtown
The San Diego Trolley light rail leads to neighboring Santee, the University of San Diego, downtown San Diego and the border of Mexico. San Diego beaches are less than 20 miles away.
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix has MTS transportation with many bus stops.
Residents can take the nearby trolly from Casa de Oro-Mount Helix to downtown.
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Local Mexican cuisine
There are various dining options in the commercial district including a wealth of Mexican food, in keeping with the Spanish colonial history of the area. A notable standout is Rana's, a cocina serving authentic cuisine from the owner's birthplace in Mexico City. The De Oro Mine Co. is a pub that hosts karaoke and live music weekly. Locals can pick up their groceries from Albertsons.
Residents in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix have many shopping options such as Albertsons.
De Oro Mine Co. is a pub that features karaoke and live music in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
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Parks in this Area
Mount Helix Park
Damon Lane County Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Briercrest Park
Playground
Parking Lot
Lonny Brewer County Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Estrella County Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Bancroft County Park
Dog Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Eucalyptus Park
Transit
Airport
San Diego International
23 min drive
Bus
Campo Rd & Rogers Rd
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Campo Rd & Conrad Dr
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Jamacha Rd & Granite Hills Dr
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Campo Rd & Bancroft Dr
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Campo Rd & Granada Av
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Campo Rd & Barcelona St
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Campo Rd & Kenwood Dr (9628)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, La Mesa sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, La Mesa over the last 12 months is $1,100,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
23,951
Median Age
45
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$114,979
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$138,983
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94%
College Graduates
45.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
9/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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