NOT LISTED FOR SALE

10953 Explorer Rd La Mesa, CA 91941

Estimated Value: $1,326,000 - $1,440,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,583 Sq Ft
$541/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 16, 2019

Last sale price $885,000 $343 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,320/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Great Room
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of October 2019

Mid-century Ranch reimagined for modern living! Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle on flat .83 Ac.Originally Architect James Hurley’s prvt residence.$100k upgrades: LR’s Frameless Glass Wall blends into open-air lounge w/fireplace, bar, soaring ceiling. Entertain!Lush yd w/12 fruit trees, xeriscaped front. Chef's kitchen boasts Sub Zero Frig, 5 burner gas range + mod peninsula bar&stools.400sf bonus rm serves 2 BRs & BA separate wing from Office, Remodeled BD/BA,Lg private MstrSte. Detached Studio/+Ba & Boat/RV Pkg This sprawling Mt Helix mid-century ranch home has been modernized for a seamless Indoor/Outdoor San Diego lifestyle! An artistic combo of Soldier stacked block & slat wood fencing screens this level .83 acre property in privacy. This home was the personal residence of James E. Hurley, best known as architect of the Drew Ford Round House (of values) the iconic mid-century building and original home to Drew automobiles. The 2 car garage, carport, gated boat/ RV parking plus 8 car driveway allows for ALL of your (plus guests) vehicles! The level cement & stone pathway, surrounded by the beauty of native draught tolerant planting on water-wise drip irrigation, leads to a modern glass front door and formal entry. Upon entering, your eye sweeps across the open great room and through the living room’s frameless retracting wall of glass straight through to the huge open air lounge area (with ground to soaring ceiling outdoor fireplace, seating for all, dining area and bar) to the lush backyard with its rolling lawn, tropical plantings,12 fruit trees, additional lounge areas, and an adorable detached casita/studio w/bath. A View of nearby Hills adds to this is a quintessential entertainers paradise! If you ever return indoors, you’ll find the open layout hosts the spacious living room, a Peninsula bar & wine Frig added a hip dining area. The Chef's kitchen boasts Beautiful Cabinetry, Walk-in Pantry, Wood Match Paneled Over-Sized Sub Zero Refrigerator, Stainless Steel a...

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Pearce

Coldwell Banker West License #01895763 Listed on: 08/14/2019

Coldwell Banker West

Last Buyer's Agent

Sharon Wittmayer

Integrity R. E. & Home Loan License #01462183

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 0.83 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 6 Open Parking Spaces
  • Carport
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Concrete Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,583 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Entryway
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Fireplace

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • La Mesa Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5020602600

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: La Mesa
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5020602600
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2583.00
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Masonry, Outside
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 342.62
  • Room Type: Main Floor Bedroom, Bonus Room, Great Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Office, Game Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Entry, Primary Bathroom

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), City Lights
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Partial, Good Condition, Chain Link, Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 6.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Range Hood, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooking
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Garage

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 36154.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.8300

Multi Family

  • Lot Size Area: 36154.0000 Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2019
Closed on
Sep 12, 2019
Sold by
Bunkell Jonathan and Bunkell Karen Lynn
Bought by
Vargas Kallie Lamb and Vargas Edgar Alejandro
Seller's Agent
Cathy Pearce
Coldwell Banker West
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Wittmayer
Integrity R. E. & Home Loan
List Price
$879,000
Sold Price
$885,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
0.68%
Current Estimated Value
$1,397,230

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$512,230
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.66%
Original Mortgage
$850,884
Outstanding Balance
$742,218
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$655,012

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2009
Sold by
Bunkell Jonathan and Bunkell Karen Lynn
Bought by
Bunkell Jonathan and Bunkell Karen Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$527,250
Interest Rate
5.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2008
Sold by
Hurley Jonathan S
Bought by
Bunkell Jonathan and Steele Karen Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2006
Sold by
Hurley James E and Hurley Jonathan S
Bought by
Hurley Jonathan S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vargas Kallie Lamb $885,000 California Title Company
Bunkell Jonathan -- Lsi Title Company
Bunkell Jonathan $740,000 California Title Company
Hurley Jonathan S $200,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vargas Kallie Lamb $850,884
Previous Owner Bunkell Jonathan $527,250
Previous Owner Bunkell Jonathan $417,000
Previous Owner Hurley Jonathan S $450,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/16/2019 10/16/19 Sold $885,000 +0.7% $343 / Sq Ft
09/04/2019 09/04/19 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2019 08/14/19 For Sale $879,000 -- $340 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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
2025 $11,985 $1,013,805 $271,003 $742,802
2024 $11,985 $993,928 $265,690 $728,238
2023 $11,675 $974,440 $260,481 $713,959
2022 $11,493 $955,334 $255,374 $699,960
2021 $11,335 $936,603 $250,367 $686,236
2020 $10,705 $885,000 $247,800 $637,200
2019 $8,450 $700,000 $196,000 $504,000
2018 $8,174 $675,000 $189,000 $486,000
2017 $590 $625,000 $175,000 $450,000
2016 $6,858 $575,000 $161,000 $414,000
2015 $6,927 $575,000 $161,000 $414,000
2014 $6,926 $575,000 $161,000 $414,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: 190045312

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 502-060-26