NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4457 Calavo Dr La Mesa, CA 91941

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $968,000 - $1,104,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,540 Sq Ft
$690/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 20, 2015

Last sale price $639,900 $416 Per Sq Ft

Est. 66% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,635/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pool and Spa
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Private Yard
  • Panoramic View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of November 2015

Unbelievable panoramic views w/ gorgeous sunsets! This home sits high upon the hill away from everything. Come up the long lighted, new driveway into your finished garage. This home is charming in every detail, hardwood floors throughout, 5 sets of French doors, a large welcoming foyer with travertine flooring that separates the living & sleeping area. Miel appliances to include a built in coffee/espresso machine. Your very own built-in poolside palapa & newer pool equipment. Come visit...you'll see! Almost $100,000 in upgrades since 2010. Insulation, registers, pool equipment, new Jacuzzi heater, new pool equipment wiring, 2 new pumps, new lighting in Jacuzzi & pool, new timer clock. Permanent gas line for a BBQ. Home was painted inside and out. Landscaping, exterior lighting, Sprinkler system, retaining walls with built-in lighting. Custom backsplash tile in kitchen and floor wood work and interior trim. And more....Come visit during the day and at sunset. Views cannot be beat.

Last Listed By

Ali Rad

Prudential California Realty-SV License #01348487 Listed on: 10/16/2015

Prudential California Realty-SV

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,276

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,540 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Awning
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Storage Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Sprinklers on Timer

Pool

  • Pool and Spa
  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Mountainous Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 497-190-42-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,276

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Fuerte
  • Neighborhood: Calavo Gardens
  • Supplement: Almost $100,000 in upgrades since 2010. Insulation, registers, pool equipment, new Jacuzzi heater, new pool equipment wiring, 2 new pumps, new lighting in Jacuzzi & pool, new timer clock. Permanent gas line for a BBQ. Home was painted inside and out. Land
  • Estimated Living Space: 1,500 to 1,999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 415.52
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 415.52
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 415.52
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Sub Flooring: Wood over Crawlspace
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Trash Compactor
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Area, MBR Entry Level, Storage Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14x13
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1540
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio: Awning/Porch Covered, Covered
  • Pool: Below Ground
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Private Below Ground, Private w/Pool
  • Spa Heat: Gas
  • View: Evening Lights, Mountains/Hills, Panoramic
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes
  • Frontage Dimensions in Feet: 175

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 6
  • Parking Spaces Total: 8

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Community: MOUNT HELIX

Lot Info

  • Irrigation: Automatic, Drip, Sprinklers
  • Lot Size: .25 to .5 AC
  • Site: Public Street, Street Paved
  • Other Structures: Shed
  • Topography: Mountainous, Rolling
  • Water District: HELIX WATER DISTRICT
  • Zoning: R1
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 497-190-42-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 21600
  • Water District URL: http://www.hwd.com

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2016
Sold by
Durall Jean A and Hall William D
Bought by
Hall William Dale and Jean A Durall 2006 R
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$1,062,030

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2015
Closed on
Nov 10, 2015
Sold by
Mills Jason
Bought by
Durall Jean A and Hall William D
Seller's Agent
Ali Rad
Prudential California Realty-SV
Buyer's Agent
Gina Barnes
Compass
List Price
$639,900
Sold Price
$639,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.87%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Outstanding Balance
$303,810
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$797,670

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2013
Sold by
Mills Jason Garrett
Bought by
Mills Jason

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2013
Sold by
Mills Jason Garrett
Bought by
Mills Jason Garrett

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$407,500
Interest Rate
3.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2010
Sold by
Carter Paul T and Carter Kenna
Bought by
Mills Jason Garrett

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2010
Sold by
Bohle Mills Julie
Bought by
Mills Jason Garrett

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2003
Sold by
Hatcher Jeffery A
Bought by
Carter Paul T and Carter Kenna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$390,500
Interest Rate
5.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2003
Sold by
Tuttle Roger R
Bought by
Hatcher Jeffrey A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 1997
Sold by
Ray Hackebill
Bought by
Tuttle Roger R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,900
Interest Rate
6.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1997
Sold by
Karen Rakestraw Hackebill
Bought by
Hackebill Ray

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,900
Interest Rate
6.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 1989

Range of Values:

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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
Hall William Dale -- None Available
Durall Jean A $640,000 Chicago Title Company Sd
Mills Jason -- None Available
Mills Jason Garrett -- First American Title
Mills Jason Garrett $560,000 Ticor Title Company
Mills Jason Garrett -- Ticor Title Company
Carter Paul T $550,000 First American Title
Hatcher Jeffrey A $520,000 First American Title
Tuttle Roger R $222,000 Stewart Title
Hackebill Ray -- --
-- $231,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Durall Jean A $380,000
Previous Owner Mills Jason Garrett $407,500
Previous Owner Mills Jason Garrett $417,000
Previous Owner Carter Paul T $114,000
Previous Owner Carter Paul T $322,700
Previous Owner Carter Paul T $390,500
Previous Owner Hatcher Jeffrey A $400,000
Previous Owner Tuttle Roger R $80,000
Previous Owner Tuttle Roger R $300,000
Previous Owner Tuttle Roger R $35,000
Previous Owner Tuttle Roger R $25,000
Previous Owner Tuttle Roger R $35,000
Previous Owner Tuttle Roger R $210,900
Closed Carter Paul T $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/20/2015 11/20/15 Sold $639,900 0.0% $416 / Sq Ft
10/20/2015 10/20/15 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2015 10/15/15 For Sale $639,900 -- $416 / 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 $8,276 $691,607 $207,481 $484,126
2023 $8,060 $678,047 $203,413 $474,634
2022 $7,933 $664,753 $199,425 $465,328
2021 $7,823 $651,719 $195,515 $456,204
2020 $7,737 $645,038 $193,511 $451,527
2019 $7,638 $632,391 $189,717 $442,674
2018 $7,513 $619,993 $185,998 $433,995
2017 $7,416 $607,837 $182,351 $425,486
2016 $7,119 $595,920 $178,776 $417,144
2015 $7,203 $596,960 $319,800 $277,160
2014 $7,061 $585,267 $313,536 $271,731
Source: Public Records

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Ali Rad

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    (650) 544-5551

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 150056161

San Diego MLS

APN: 497-190-42

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

4457 Calavo Dr, La Mesa, CA

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