NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1625 La Mesa Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977

Estimated Value: $824,637 - $916,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,760 Sq Ft
$485/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 03, 2020

Last sale price $641,000 $364 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,254/month

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Reservoir Views
  • Property Near a Canyon
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Deck
  • Balcony
  • Mountainous Community

About This Home

As of December 2020

Sanctuary at the top of the hill! This amazing custom split level is located at the top of Dictionary Hill. Enjoy the amazing view on the private Trex deck or relax in the park-like setting sitting area below. Upgraded throughout, including quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and light gray wood flooring. Master retreat includes private balcony, vaulted wood slat ceilings, walk-in closet, & ensuite. Bonus room downstairs has walk-in closet & full bath w entry to garage Outside area includes views of Sweetwater Reservoir, custom antique brick path, drip system and artificial turf. Two oversized swings with mica stone landings. Storage under patio. Automatic dusk lighting on fence posts. Interior includes new stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer THAT ALL CONVEY! Quartz countertops and custom pull-outs for storage. Laminate flooring and plantation shutters throughout the home. Bathrooms also have quartz countertops, new vanities, and new toilets. Downstairs bedroom suite has POTENTIAL RENTAL INCOME, with access from garage and complete with full bathroom and walk-in closet

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Krista Graham

Real Broker License #01968316 Listed on: 09/11/2020

Real Broker

Last Buyer's Agent

Joshua Pono

1st Class Real Estate SD License #02016846

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,638

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 6,206 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property Near a Canyon

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • RV Potential

Property Views

  • Reservoir
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,760 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Fire Sprinkler System
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Schools

  • La Mesa Spring Valley School District Elementary And Middle School
  • Grossmont Union High School District

Additional Features

  • Drip Irrigation
  • Separate Water Meter

Community Details

  • Mountainous Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 579-393-05-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,638

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Eucalyptus St and Date St
  • Neighborhood: Dictionary Hill
  • Supplement: Outside area includes views of Sweetwater Reservoir, custom antique brick path, drip system and artificial turf. Two oversized swings with mica stone landings. Storage under patio. Automatic dusk lighting on fence posts. Interior includes new stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer THAT ALL CONVEY! Quartz countertops and custom pull-outs for storage. Laminate flooring and plantation shutters throughout the home. Bathrooms also have quartz countertops, new vanities, and new toilets. Downstairs bedroom suite has POTENTIAL RENTAL INCOME, with access from garage and complete with full bathroom and walk-in closet
  • LP / Sq Ft: 363.07
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 364.2
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 364.2
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Ownership: Right To Use
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1989
  • 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

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Fire Sprinklers
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X14
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1760
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco, Wood
  • Patio: Balcony, Deck
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountains/Hills, Reservoir

Garage/Parking

  • Parking for RV: Potential Space
  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway - Concrete
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Propane

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: SPRING VALLEY

Schools

  • School District URL: http://www.guhsd.net/
  • Elementary School: La Mesa Spring Valley School District
  • Elementary School Website: https://www.lmsvschools.org/
  • High School: Grossmont Union High School District
  • Middle School Url: https://www.lmsvschools.org/
  • Middle School: La Mesa Spring Valley School District

Lot Info

  • Irrigation: Drip
  • Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 SF
  • Topography: Canyon/Valley, Mountainous
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 579-393-05-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 6206
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.14

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2020
Closed on
Dec 2, 2020
Sold by
Galvez Marissa Angelica
Bought by
Galvez Argenis
Seller's Agent
Krista Graham
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Pono
1st Class Real Estate SD
List Price
$639,000
Sold Price
$641,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.31%
Total Days on Market
59
Current Estimated Value
$854,409

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$213,409
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.61%
Original Mortgage
$641,000
Outstanding Balance
$578,153
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$276,256

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2020
Closed on
Nov 25, 2020
Sold by
Britt Grace
Bought by
Galvez Argenis
Seller's Agent
Krista Graham
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Pono
1st Class Real Estate SD
List Price
$639,000
Sold Price
$641,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$641,000
Outstanding Balance
$578,153
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$276,256

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2018
Closed on
Apr 9, 2018
Sold by
Brooks Kevin O and Brooks Stephanie E
Bought by
Britt Grace
Seller's Agent
Madaline Pike
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Scott Buckley
Realty Executives Dillon
List Price
$535,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.85%
Original Mortgage
$274,000
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2014
Closed on
Aug 15, 2014
Sold by
Burton Lorenzo and Taggett Dawn D
Bought by
Brooks Kevin O and Brooks Stephanie E
Seller's Agent
Diana Dupre
DuPre Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Keri Carter
Schreiber Realty
List Price
$434,900
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-8.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.15%
Original Mortgage
$395,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2002
Sold by
Taggett Wayne
Bought by
Burton Lorenzo and Taggett Dawn D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,242
Interest Rate
7.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2001
Sold by
Burton Lorenzo and Taggett Dawn D
Bought by
Burton Lorenzo and Taggett Dawn D

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 1998
Sold by
Barlow and Mindy
Bought by
Burton Lorenzo and Taggett Dawn D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,800
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 1988

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 1988
Source: Public Records

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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
Galvez Argenis -- Ticor Title
Galvez Argenis $641,000 Ticor Title San Diego Branch
Britt Grace $515,000 Equity Title San Diego
Brooks Kevin O $400,000 Title365 Company
Burton Lorenzo -- Fidelity National Title Co
Burton Lorenzo -- --
Burton Lorenzo $172,000 Fidelity National Title
-- $157,500 --
-- $35,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Galvez Argenis $641,000
Previous Owner Britt Grace $272,000
Previous Owner Britt Grace $274,000
Previous Owner Brooks Kevin O $400,409
Previous Owner Brooks Kevin O $395,000
Previous Owner Burton Lorenzo $300,000
Previous Owner Burton Lorenzo $239,200
Previous Owner Burton Lorenzo $227,242
Previous Owner Burton Lorenzo $40,000
Previous Owner Burton Lorenzo $167,800
Previous Owner Barlow Stanley $15,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/03/2020 12/03/20 Sold $641,000 +0.3% $364 / Sq Ft
11/10/2020 11/10/20 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2020 10/31/20 For Sale $639,000 0.0% $363 / Sq Ft
09/15/2020 09/15/20 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2020 09/11/20 For Sale $639,000 +24.1% $363 / Sq Ft
05/07/2018 05/07/18 Sold $515,000 -3.7% $293 / Sq Ft
04/03/2018 04/03/18 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2018 02/23/18 For Sale $535,000 +33.8% $304 / Sq Ft
09/09/2014 09/09/14 Sold $400,000 -8.0% $215 / Sq Ft
08/08/2014 08/08/14 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2014 07/24/14 For Sale $434,900 -- $234 / 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 $8,638 $680,232 $422,668 $257,564
2023 $8,378 $666,895 $414,381 $252,514
2022 $8,258 $653,819 $406,256 $247,563
2021 $8,170 $641,000 $398,291 $242,709
2020 $6,643 $535,806 $332,928 $202,878
2019 $6,545 $525,300 $326,400 $198,900
2018 $5,299 $422,503 $132,639 $289,864
2017 $5,184 $414,220 $130,039 $284,181
2016 $4,996 $406,099 $127,490 $278,609
2015 $4,957 $400,000 $125,575 $274,425
2014 $3,001 $224,025 $70,330 $153,695
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Krista Graham

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Krista Graham

    Real Broker

    (619) 729-3612

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Krista Graham
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  • Joshua Pono

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Joshua Pono

    1st Class Real Estate SD

    (619) 384-8163

    4 in this area

    94 Total Sales

    Joshua Pono
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  • Madaline Pike

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Madaline Pike

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (858) 775-2059

    13 Total Sales

    Madaline Pike
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  • Scott Buckley

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Scott Buckley

    Realty Executives

    (619) 772-1251

    1 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Scott Buckley
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  • Diana Dupre

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Diana Dupre

    DuPre Real Estate

    (818) 442-2216

    39 Total Sales

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  • Keri Carter

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Keri Carter

    Schreiber Realty

    (619) 884-7511

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Keri Carter
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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 200044430

San Diego MLS

APN: 579-393-05

California San Diego County Spring Valley 91977

1625 La Mesa Ave, Spring Valley, CA

This home is located at 1625 La Mesa Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977 since 11 September 2020 and is currently estimated at $854,409, approximately $485 per square foot. This property was built in 1989. 1625 La Mesa Ave is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, And Math Academy, Sweetwater Springs Elementary School, and Spring Valley Middle School.

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