NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1626 La Mesa Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977

Estimated Value: $756,000 - $810,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,616 Sq Ft
$486/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 25, 2021

Last sale price $585,000 $362 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,666/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Laundry Room
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of February 2021

Welcome to this fabulous split level 3BR 2BA family home on top of Dictionary Hill in Spring Valley. This property, with its huge lot and amazing unobstructed views as far as the eye can see, has big ticket improvements such as new leased solar, new roof, windows, HVAC, water heater and exterior paint. Hurry as this property is perfect for those looking for a great family home or investment property located on the top of the world!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Summerfruit

Keller Williams San Diego Metro License #01860059 Listed on: 01/15/2021

Keller Williams San Diego Metro

Last Buyer's Agent

Rene Esparza

Cal Capital Real Estate License #01943809

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,948

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 9,552 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Steep Slope

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,616 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 579-392-14-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,948

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Date
  • Neighborhood: Dictionary Hill
  • LP / Sq Ft: 308.79
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 362.0
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 362.0
  • Stories: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • 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, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Range, Gas Cooking
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room, Wood
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Area, Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down, Laundry
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17x13
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1616
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood/Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial, Chain Link
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Propane
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer
  • Water: Meter on Property, Public
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Propane, Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: SPRING VALLEY

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 7,500-10,889 SF
  • Topography: Slope Steep
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 579-392-14-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 9552

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2021
Closed on
Feb 17, 2021
Sold by
Mccutchen Desirae and Coralie Costa Revocable Trust
Bought by
Bunting Jonathan M and Tessier Anna
Seller's Agent
John Summerfruit
Keller Williams San Diego Metro
Buyer's Agent
Rene Esparza
Cal Capital Real Estate
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
$86,000
17.23%
Total Days on Market
9
Current Estimated Value
$785,745

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$200,745
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.15%
Original Mortgage
$515,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2018
Sold by
Costa Coralie A
Bought by
Costa Coralie Ann and Coralie Costa Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2009
Sold by
Costa Mitchell L and Costa Coralie A
Bought by
Costa Coralie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,912
Interest Rate
5.08%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2009
Sold by
Costa Coralie A
Bought by
Costa Coralie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,912
Interest Rate
5.08%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 1996
Sold by
Briscoe Clyde J and Briscoe Mary E
Bought by
Costa Mitchell L and Costa Coralie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,632
Interest Rate
8.11%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Bunting Jonathan M $585,000 Wfg National Title Company
Costa Coralie Ann -- None Available
Costa Coralie A -- Servicelink
Costa Coralie A -- Landsafe Title
Costa Mitchell L $157,500 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bunting Jonathan M $523,000
Closed Bunting Jonathan M $515,000
Previous Owner Costa Coralie A $320,000
Previous Owner Costa Coralie A $318,863
Previous Owner Costa Coralie A $322,038
Previous Owner Costa Coralie A $328,912
Previous Owner Costa Coralie A $327,037
Previous Owner Costa Mitchell L $197,750
Previous Owner Costa Mitchell L $200,000
Previous Owner Costa Mitchell L $138,400
Previous Owner Costa Mitchell L $17,000
Previous Owner Costa Mitchell L $154,632
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/25/2021 02/25/21 Sold $585,000 +17.2% $362 / Sq Ft
01/25/2021 01/25/21 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2021 01/15/21 For Sale $499,000 -- $309 / 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 $5,948 $620,806 $424,483 $196,323
2023 $5,827 $608,634 $416,160 $192,474
2022 $7,588 $596,700 $408,000 $188,700
2021 $3,396 $236,955 $40,746 $196,209
2020 $8,613 $234,527 $40,329 $194,198
2019 $8,564 $229,930 $39,539 $190,391
2018 $8,453 $225,422 $38,764 $186,658
2017 $8,350 $221,003 $38,004 $182,999
2016 $8,236 $216,670 $37,259 $179,411
2015 $2,799 $213,417 $36,700 $176,717
2014 $2,749 $209,238 $35,982 $173,256
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 210001256

San Diego MLS

APN: 579-392-14