NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1605 La Mesa Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977

Estimated Value: $848,000 - $890,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,951 Sq Ft
$447/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 23, 2020

Last sale price $590,000 $302 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,544/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Custom Home
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of March 2020

Perched on top of the world with 270 degree views of the Ocean, Coronado islands & to the mountains to the East. The house is perfectly situated to capture the South sun in the winter making it light and bright all year around. Open floor plan makes ideal living. HUGE LEVEL LOT with a large deck for entertaining and a great yard for kids and/or pets to play. Original owner has taken great care of house with many recent upgrades: custom kitchen, dual paned windows, HVAC, stucco, etc. Will go fast!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Corey Wyatt

Compass License #01483827 Listed on: 02/06/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Ojeda

Joe Carta Realty License #01710985

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,996

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 6,793 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Bay
  • Lake
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • City Lights
  • Reservoir
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,951 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Separate Family Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 579-393-01-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,996

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Date
  • Neighborhood: Dictionary Hill
  • LP / Sq Ft: 281.39
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 302.41
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 302.41
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1978
  • 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, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, 6 Burner Stove, Built In Range, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Gas Cooking
  • Searchable Rooms: Breakfast Area, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18x11
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1951
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood/Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, City, Evening Lights, Lake/River, Mountains/Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Panoramic Ocean, Water, Bridge, Coastline, Reservoir, City Lights

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces Total: 5

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Community: SPRING VALLEY

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 SF
  • Topography: Level, Slope Steep
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 579-393-01-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 6793
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.16
  • Map Code Column: D
  • Map Code Page: 1291
  • Map Code Row: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2021
Sold by
Shufford Thao Phuong Thi and Shufford Quintin Dwain
Bought by
Shufford Thao Phuong Thi
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$871,553

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Outstanding Balance
$485,462
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$388,920

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2020
Closed on
Feb 14, 2020
Sold by
Wood Johnt and Wood John T
Bought by
Le Thao Phuong Thi
Seller's Agent
Corey Wyatt
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Richard Ojeda
Joe Carta Realty
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$590,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
7.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.87%
Original Mortgage
$531,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2001
Sold by
Wood John T and Wood Nancy E
Bought by
Wood John T and Wood Nancy E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Shufford Thao Phuong Thi -- Navy Federal Title Of Ca Inc
Le Thao Phuong Thi $590,000 Ticor Title
Wood John T -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Shufford Thao Phuong Thi $525,000
Closed Le Thao Phuong Thi $531,000
Previous Owner Wood John Thomas $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/23/2020 03/23/20 Sold $590,000 +7.5% $302 / Sq Ft
02/11/2020 02/11/20 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2020 02/06/20 For Sale $549,000 -- $281 / 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 $7,996 $632,597 $321,660 $310,937
2023 $7,753 $620,194 $315,353 $304,841
2022 $7,639 $608,034 $309,170 $298,864
2021 $7,556 $596,112 $303,108 $293,004
2020 $2,023 $134,400 $21,731 $112,669
2019 $1,990 $131,765 $21,305 $110,460
2018 $1,908 $129,183 $20,888 $108,295
2017 $1,841 $126,651 $20,479 $106,172
2016 $1,762 $124,169 $20,078 $104,091
2015 $1,745 $122,305 $19,777 $102,528
2014 $1,717 $119,910 $19,390 $100,520
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 200006060

San Diego MLS

APN: 579-393-01