$998,000

Estimated payment $6,208/month

Total Views 6,864
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,772 Sq Ft
$563 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • Shed
  • Steep Slope
  • Laundry Room
  • Gated Home
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

Live Off the Grid at the Base of Mt. Helix! Welcome to 3918 Calavo Dr—where sustainability meets comfort on over half an acre of opportunity. This unique property features a rare 15kW Tesla Solar Roof paired with 3 Tesla home batteries, giving you the freedom to live off the grid while having zero electrical costs. Between the 15Kw solar roof and 45Kw battery system, up to $5,000 a year in electrical credits. Inside, you'll find 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths across 1,772 square feet, freshly painted inside and out with beautiful hardwood floors throughout. The original garage has been thoughtfully converted into an extra-large primary suite, adding flexibility and functionality to the home. The expansive backyard offers 1,000+ sq ft of outdoor living space - ideal for entertaining, with plenty of room for RVs, boats, or future additions like a detached garage or ADU. Nestled at the base of Mt. Helix in the desirable Mt. Helix Rancho neighborhood, this property offers privacy, power, and endless potential.

Listing Agent

Charles Wheeler

Redfin Corporation License #01969256 Listed on: 06/26/2025

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,368

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Steep Slope
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,772 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 5 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling System Powered By Gas
  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 501-231-03-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,368

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Rancho Rd
  • Neighborhood: Mt. Helix Rancho
  • Estimated Living Space: 1,500 to 1,999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 563.21
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 563.21
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • 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, Microwave, Shed(s), Electric Stove, Electric Cooking
  • Searchable Rooms: Kitchen, Living Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17x15
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1772
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Brick, Wood
  • Fencing: Gate, Chain Link

Garage/Parking

  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 5
  • Parking Spaces Total: 5

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: LA MESA

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .25 to .5 AC
  • Topography: Slope Gentle, Slope Steep
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 501-231-03-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 22000
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.51
  • Map Code Column: F
  • Map Code Page: 1271
  • Map Code Row: 4

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $9,368 $810,378 $490,492 $319,886
2024 $9,368 $794,489 $480,875 $313,614
2023 $9,102 $763,640 $462,203 $301,437
2022 $8,915 $763,640 $462,203 $301,437
2021 $8,230 $700,000 $342,000 $358,000
2020 $7,444 $650,000 $318,000 $332,000
2019 $7,079 $615,000 $301,000 $314,000
2018 $6,261 $545,000 $267,000 $278,000
2017 $831 $475,000 $233,000 $242,000
2016 $5,121 $450,000 $221,000 $229,000
2015 $5,162 $450,000 $221,000 $229,000
2014 $5,159 $450,000 $221,000 $229,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $998,000 -- $563 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Unisource
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title San Die
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title
Grant Deed $570,000 Southland Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title
Grant Deed $435,000 Southland Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $396,000 New Conventional
Closed $353,270 VA
Closed $389,331 VA
Closed $397,000 VA
Closed $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $456,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $348,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250031837

San Diego MLS

APN: 501-231-03