NOT LISTED FOR SALE

10951 Explorer Rd La Mesa, CA 91941

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,216,000 - $1,335,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,072 Sq Ft
$417/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 21, 2012

Last sale price $500,000 $163 Per Sq Ft

Est. 156% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,800/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Home Office
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2012

PRICE REDUCED!! THIS READY TO MOVE INTO CUSTOM RANCH STYLE HOME SITS BACK OFF THE ROAD AT THE END OF A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY FOR COMPLETE PRIVACY. HOME FEATURES: NEWER VINYL WINDOWS, WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING, HUGE EAT IN KITCHEN, WRAP AROUND DECK, AND LUSH GREEN GROUNDS. EXTRA ROOM HAS ITS OWN ENTRY FROM OUTSIDE AND TWO WALK IN CLOSETS WOULD BE GREAT FOR HOME OFFICE, GRANNY FLAT, OR GUEST HOUSE. DON'T MISS OUT ON THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN THIS GORGEOUS NEIGHBORHOOD. BUYER TO VERIFY ALL TERMS PRIOR TO COE.

Last Listed By

Lisa Ruiz

Steele Canyon Realty License #01846748 Listed on: 01/09/2012

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,597

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 0.58 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Concrete Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,072 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Grossmont Union High School District

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Separate Water Meter
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 502-070-47-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,597

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Avocado
  • Neighborhood: Mount Helix
  • LP / Sq Ft: 167.64
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 162.76
  • Residential Unit Location: Detached
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 162.76
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room, Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Breakfast Area, Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, MBR Entry Level, Office, Optional Bedrooms, Storage Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15x12
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3072
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood/Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio: Deck
  • Roof: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall/Window
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Septic Installed
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: MOUNT HELIX

Schools

  • School District URL: http://www.guhsd.net/
  • High School: Grossmont Union High School District

Lot Info

  • Irrigation: Automatic
  • Lot Size: .5 to 1 AC
  • Topography: Level, Slope Gentle
  • Water District: HELIX WATER DISTRICT
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 502-070-47-00
  • Water District URL: http://www.hwd.com
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.58
  • Map Code Column: G
  • Map Code Page: 1271
  • Map Code Row: 3

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10951Explorer91941

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2012
Closed on
May 9, 2012
Sold by
Keener Lamar H and Keener Theresa L
Bought by
Todd Michael and Todd Artina
Seller's Agent
Lisa Ruiz
Steele Canyon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Robin Simon
Simon Properties R.E.
List Price
$530,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-5.66%
Total Days on Market
24
Current Estimated Value
$1,280,534

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$780,534
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.68%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 1998
Sold by
Atchison Family Trust 08-10-89 and Thomas J
Bought by
Keener Lamar H and Keener Theresa L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
9.99%

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Todd Michael $500,000 Lawyers Title
Keener Lamar H $300,000 California Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Todd Michael $509,000
Closed Todd Michael $505,500
Closed Todd Michael $450,000
Previous Owner Keener Lamar H $100,000
Previous Owner Keener Lamar H $525,000
Previous Owner Keener Lamar H $395,000
Previous Owner Keener Lamar H $60,700
Previous Owner Keener Lamar H $30,000
Previous Owner Keener Lamar H $285,000
Previous Owner Keener Lamar H $255,000
Closed Keener Lamar H $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2012 07/01/12 Off Market $500,000 -- --
06/21/2012 06/21/12 Sold $500,000 -2.9% $163 / Sq Ft
02/01/2012 02/01/12 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2012 01/23/12 Price Changed $515,000 -2.8% $168 / Sq Ft
01/08/2012 01/08/12 For Sale $530,000 -- $173 / 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 $7,597 $635,780 $160,826 $474,954
2023 $7,398 $623,315 $157,673 $465,642
2022 $7,282 $611,094 $154,582 $456,512
2021 $7,185 $599,112 $151,551 $447,561
2020 $7,109 $592,970 $149,998 $442,972
2019 $7,022 $581,344 $147,057 $434,287
2018 $6,865 $566,512 $144,174 $422,338
2017 $6,776 $555,405 $141,348 $414,057
2016 $6,505 $544,516 $138,577 $405,939
2015 $6,296 $522,548 $136,496 $386,052
2014 $6,171 $512,313 $133,823 $378,490
Source: Public Records

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

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    Steele Canyon Realty

    (619) 251-3509

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  • Robin Simon

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Robin Simon

    Simon Properties R.E.

    (619) 248-2197

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 120001494

San Diego MLS

APN: 502-070-47

California San Diego County La Mesa 91941 Casa de Oro-Mount Helix

10951 Explorer Rd, La Mesa, CA

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This home is located at 10951 Explorer Rd, La Mesa, CA 91941 since 09 January 2012 and is currently estimated at $1,280,534, approximately $416 per square foot. This property was built in 1968. 10951 Explorer Rd is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including Avocado Elementary School, Hillsdale Middle School, and Monte Vista High School.

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