NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3 Lake Helix Dr La Mesa, CA 91941

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,664,036 - $1,910,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,438 Sq Ft
$511/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 02, 2016

Last sale price $875,000 $255 Per Sq Ft

Est. 101% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,470/month

190 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Lake View
  • Grossmont High School Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2016

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own in one of Mt. Helix's most exclusive communities, Lake Helix. This spacious and well planned home is situated behind the gates and right on the lake and boasts 2 Master Suites, 2 additional bedrooms with a Jack & Jill bathroom as well as an optional room perfect for a home office. Large kitchen area with a breakfast nook along with many amenities throughout. This exclusive home behind the gates is a must see! (See supplemental for more features) Backyard is great for entertaining! Swimming pool, hot tub and fire pit with seating. House is also incredibly cozy with 2 fireplaces in Living Room and Family Room and also 2 wood-burning stoves in Master Suite and Optional Room/Office. Very few communities this private and exclusive exist while still being this close to everything. This is a MUST SEE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bryan Garrity

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #01501862 Listed on: 11/06/2015

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Melvina Selfani

Century 21 Affiliated License #01311871

Century 21 Affiliated

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,004

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

  • $515 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3,438 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Double Master Bedroom

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Schools

  • La Mesa Spring Valley School District Elementary And Middle School

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 496-410-03-00

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), gated community
  • Lake Helix Association, Phone Number (619) 697-3191
  • Lake Helix Community

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,004

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$515 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Lemon Avenue
  • Neighborhood: Mount Helix
  • Supplement: Backyard is great for entertaining! Swimming pool, hot tub and fire pit with seating. House is also incredibly cozy with 2 fireplaces in Living Room and Family Room and also 2 wood-burning stoves in Master Suite and Optional Room/Office. Very few communities this private and exclusive exist while still being this close to everything. This is a MUST SEE!
  • Estimated Living Space: 3,000 to 3,999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 255.93
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 254.51
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 254.51
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • 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

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room, Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Family Room, Master Bdrm 2, Master Retreat, MBR Entry Level, Office
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 19x22
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3438
  • Total Bathrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Pool: Below Ground
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • View: Lake/River, Mountains/Hills
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric
  • Security: Gated Community
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Lake Helix
  • Total Fees: 6180.0
  • Property Management Company: Castle-Breckenridge
  • Property Management Phone: 619-697-3191
  • Community: LA MESA
  • Home Owner Association: Lake Helix
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Gated Community
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 515.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 619-697-3191

Fee Information

  • Total Monthly Fees: 515

Schools

  • Elementary School: La Mesa Spring Valley School District
  • Elementary School Website: https://www.lmsvschools.org/
  • Middle School Url: https://www.lmsvschools.org/
  • Middle School: La Mesa Spring Valley School District

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .25 to .5 AC
  • Topography: Slope Gentle
  • Water District: HELIX WATER DISTRICT
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 496-410-03-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 12197
  • Water District URL: http://www.hwd.com
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.28
  • Map Code Column: C
  • Map Code Page: 1271
  • Map Code Row: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2016
Sold by
Young Stephanie
Bought by
Young Stephanie
Total Days on Market
190
Current Estimated Value
$1,758,509

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2015
Closed on
Jun 21, 2016
Sold by
Young Stephanie
Bought by
Young Stephanie
Seller's Agent
Bryan Garrity
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melvina Selfani
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$899,900
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-2.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.05%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2015
Closed on
May 24, 2016
Sold by
Patek Rose B
Bought by
Young Stephanie
Seller's Agent
Bryan Garrity
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melvina Selfani
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$899,900
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-2.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 1984
Bought by
Patek Patrick J Rose B
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
Young Stephanie -- Ticor Title Co San Diego
Young Stephanie -- Ticor Title Company
Young Stephanie -- None Available
Young Stephanie $875,000 First American Title
Patek Patrick J Rose B $395,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Young Stephanie $701,500
Closed Young Stephanie $701,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2016 06/02/16 Sold $875,000 -0.6% $255 / Sq Ft
05/14/2016 05/14/16 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2016 02/16/16 Price Changed $879,900 -2.2% $256 / Sq Ft
11/06/2015 11/06/15 For Sale $899,900 -- $262 / 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 $13,004 $1,015,508 $290,145 $725,363
2023 $12,636 $995,597 $284,456 $711,141
2022 $12,459 $976,077 $278,879 $697,198
2021 $12,171 $956,939 $273,411 $683,528
2020 $11,831 $947,128 $270,608 $676,520
2019 $11,606 $928,557 $265,302 $663,255
2018 $11,288 $910,350 $260,100 $650,250
2017 $10,981 $892,500 $255,000 $637,500
2016 $8,452 $677,761 $197,671 $480,090
2015 $8,420 $667,581 $194,702 $472,879
2014 $8,188 $654,505 $190,889 $463,616
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bryan Garrity

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Bryan Garrity

    Pacific Sothebys

    (858) 525-3202

    1 in this area

    71 Total Sales

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  • Melvina Selfani

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Melvina Selfani

    Century 21 Affiliated

    (619) 593-4300

    24 in this area

    201 Total Sales

    Melvina Selfani
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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 150059828

San Diego MLS

APN: 496-410-03

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

3 Lake Helix Dr, La Mesa, CA

This home is located at 3 Lake Helix Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941 since 06 November 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,758,509, approximately $511 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 3 Lake Helix Dr is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including Murdock Elementary School, Spring Valley Middle School, and Grossmont High School.

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