$865,000
SOLD APR 14, 2020
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,539 Sq Ft
0.51 Acres

Recently Sold

$341 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Gazebo
  • Mountain View
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2020

Located in the prestigious area of Mount Helix, this estate sits on over 1/2 acre corner lot and is just 15 minutes away from downtown San Diego. This is the setting you've been searching for! Truly a rare find! Panoramic views overlooking valleys, mountains. This custom design boasts 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 car garage and plenty of car parking in driveway. Kitchen with newer cabinets, travertine floors and granite counter tops overlooking the dining room, pool , spa, 11 fruit trees, see supplement... Just what the Doctor Ordered! Seclusion! Sunrises! Sunsets! From first glance you'll be intrigued by the impressive driveway that leads up to a refreshing escape from the typical San Diego neighborhoods! Panoramic views are yours to enjoy from numerous patios, decks, and picture windows. This dreamy Mount Helix setting is on a private Lot. Fruit trees frame the postcard, perfect patio ready for intimate poolside dining or grand scale entertaining! Cancel your summer vacation because you won't want to leave your new Tropical Resort! You know you really just want to relax and dine by the pool. The Magnificent kitchen overlooks the family room and offers abundant cabinets, a breakfast bar, and a kitchen nook. Once inside you'll discover a Unique architectural lines show off the dramatic, open design, with wide window that leads you to the outside patio. Fresh air for those summer night dreams! Private suites for everyone! Come explore all the possibilities you will discover here! There's no place like THIS!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melvina Selfani

Century 21 Affiliated License #01311871 Listed on: 02/14/2020

Century 21 Affiliated

Last Buyer's Agent

Carlos Gutierrez

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #01507102

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,112

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • RV Potential

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Clay Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,539 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Above Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Gazebo

Utilities

  • Zoned Cooling
  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 502-051-13-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,112

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Explorer Rd
  • Neighborhood: Mount Helix
  • Supplement: Just what the Doctor Ordered! Seclusion! Sunrises! Sunsets! From first glance you'll be intrigued by the impressive driveway that leads up to a refreshing escape from the typical San Diego neighborhoods! Panoramic views are yours to enjoy from numerous patios, decks, and picture windows. This dreamy Mount Helix setting is on a private Lot. Fruit trees frame the postcard, perfect patio ready for intimate poolside dining or grand scale entertaining! Cancel your summer vacation because you won't want to leave your new Tropical Resort! You know you really just want to relax and dine by the pool. The Magnificent kitchen overlooks the family room and offers abundant cabinets, a breakfast bar, and a kitchen nook. Once inside you'll discover a Unique architectural lines show off the dramatic, open design, with wide window that leads you to the outside patio. Fresh air for those summer night dreams! Private suites for everyone! Come explore all the possibilities you will discover here! There's no place like THIS!
  • LP / Sq Ft: 354.43
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 340.69
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 340.69
  • Stories: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15x15
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2539
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Gazebo, Slab
  • Pool: Below Ground, Private
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • Spa: Yes, Above Ground
  • View: Mountains/Hills

Garage/Parking

  • Parking for RV: Potential Space
  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 6
  • Parking Spaces Total: 8

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air, Zoned Area(s)
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: MOUNT HELIX

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .5 to 1 AC
  • Topography: Level
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 502-051-13-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 22300
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.51

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2021
Sold by
Espinosa Paul Martin and Espinosa Monica
Bought by
Espinosa Paul M and Espinosa Monica S
Total Days on Market
23
Current Estimated Value
$1,328,288

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2020
Closed on
Mar 13, 2020
Sold by
Paz Isaac Habif and Paz Norma
Bought by
Espinosa Paul Martin and Espinosa Monica
Seller's Agent
Melvina Selfani
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Carlos Gutierrez
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$865,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.69%
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Outstanding Balance
$423,520
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$904,768

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2019
Sold by
Paz Isaac H and Paz Norma
Bought by
Paz Isaac Habif and Paz Norma

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2019
Sold by
Paz Isaac Habif and Paz Norma
Bought by
Living Tr Of Isaac Habif Paz & Norma Paz

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2015
Sold by
Paz Isaac Habif and Paz Norma
Bought by
Living Trust Of Isaac Habif Paz & Norma

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2014
Closed on
Mar 21, 2014
Sold by
Taylor Richard T and Taylor Dianne
Bought by
Paz Isaac Habif and Paz Norma
Seller's Agent
Bob Blessing
Bob Blessing, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Brown
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$650,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.64%
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2008
Sold by
Scott Stephen F and Scott Laurie S
Bought by
Taylor Richard T and Taylor Dianne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2005
Sold by
Scott Stephen F and Scott Laurie S
Bought by
Scott Stephen F and Scott Laurie S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
5.33%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2001
Sold by
Welsh Robert J and Welsh Beverly J
Bought by
Scott Stephen F and Scott Laurie S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2000
Sold by
Eckel George E and Eckel Shirley Ann
Bought by
Welsh Robert J and Welsh Beverly Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,400,000
Interest Rate
8.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 1995
Sold by
Mcintyre James G
Bought by
Welsh Robert J and Welsh Beverly J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 1995
Sold by
Mcintyre Linda
Bought by
Mcintyre James G
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $865,000 Corinthian Title Company
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $650,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $605,000 Southland Title Of San Diego
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title
Grant Deed $375,000 California Title Company
Grant Deed -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Grant Deed $297,000 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $475,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $210,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $466,295 VA
Previous Owner $480,000 VA
Previous Owner $480,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $637,500 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $127,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $80,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $640,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $195,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $172,200 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $455,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $155,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $395,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $85,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $275,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $2,400,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $63,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $252,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/14/2020 04/14/20 Sold $865,000 -3.9% $341 / Sq Ft
04/01/2020 04/01/20 Price Changed $899,900 +2.8% $354 / Sq Ft
04/01/2020 04/01/20 Price Changed $875,000 0.0% $345 / Sq Ft
04/01/2020 04/01/20 For Sale $875,000 -2.8% $345 / Sq Ft
03/09/2020 03/09/20 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2020 03/05/20 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2020 03/02/20 For Sale $899,900 0.0% $354 / Sq Ft
02/26/2020 02/26/20 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2020 02/14/20 For Sale $899,900 +38.4% $354 / Sq Ft
04/24/2014 04/24/14 Sold $650,000 0.0% $256 / Sq Ft
03/13/2014 03/13/14 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2014 02/27/14 For Sale $650,000 -- $256 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $11,112 $927,451 $428,879 $498,572
2023 $10,823 $909,267 $420,470 $488,797
2022 $10,653 $891,439 $412,226 $479,213
2021 $10,589 $873,961 $404,144 $469,817
2020 $8,744 $728,577 $246,595 $481,982
2019 $8,633 $714,292 $241,760 $472,532
2018 $8,492 $700,287 $237,020 $463,267
2017 $8,382 $686,557 $232,373 $454,184
2016 $8,047 $673,096 $227,817 $445,279
2015 $8,005 $662,986 $224,395 $438,591
2014 $6,730 $558,000 $203,000 $355,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 200007616

San Diego MLS

APN: 502-051-13