NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4504 Rita St Unit 4 La Mesa, CA 91941

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,348,000 - $1,570,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,710 Sq Ft
$542/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 01, 2016

Last sale price $750,000 $277 Per Sq Ft

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,086/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Private Yard
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Deck
  • Gazebo
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of June 2016

Peace and tranquility. One-of-a-kind Mt Helix oasis at the end of a private cul-de-sac. Mid-century classic with 2700 sq feet. Indoor/outdoor living. Relax by fire pit on back patio. Spacious decks open onto 2/3 acre lot with natural stream, lush landscaping and palm grove for the young at heart to explore. Plenty of room for gardens and fruit trees. Living room with floor-to-ceiling picture windows and a fireplace. Custom kitchen with island/breakfast bar. Guest suite with its own bathroom. Surround yourself with nature. Gazebo and unfinished man-cave offer many possibilities.

Last Listed By

Sean Cartlidge

Finest City Homes & Loans License #01869597 Listed on: 03/28/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,426

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,710 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Gazebo

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 497-186-10-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,426

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Alta Rica Dr
  • Neighborhood: Mount Helix
  • Supplement: Surround yourself with nature. Gazebo and unfinished man-cave offer many possibilities.
  • LP / Sq Ft: 285.98
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 276.75
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 276.75
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • 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, Laminate, Tile
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Dining Area, Family Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16x16
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2710
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood/Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Patio: Deck, Gazebo
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking for RV: On-Site Parking
  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Spaces Total: 5

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Community: MOUNT HELIX

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .5 to 1 AC
  • Topography: Slope Gentle
  • Water District: HELIX WATER DISTRICT
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 497-186-10-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 30492
  • Water District URL: http://www.hwd.com
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.7

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2019
Sold by
Edwards William D and Defulvio Barbara M
Bought by
Edwards William D and Defulvio Barbara M
Total Days on Market
34
Current Estimated Value
$1,468,024

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2016
Closed on
May 3, 2016
Sold by
Pedersen Allan A and Pedersen Linda A
Bought by
Defulvio Barbara M and Edwards William D
Seller's Agent
Sean Cartlidge
Finest City Homes & Loans
Buyer's Agent
Victoria Mazon
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2011
Sold by
The Bank Of New York Mellon
Bought by
Pedersen Allan A and Pedersen Linda A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2011
Sold by
Cornthwaite Jeffrey S and Cornthwaite Jennifer L
Bought by
The Bank Of New York Mellon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2003
Sold by
Curwen Brian and Curwen Vicki E
Bought by
Cornthwaite Jeffrey S and Cornthwaite Jennifer L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$484,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 1995
Sold by
Curwen Brian and Curwen Vicki E
Bought by
Curwen Brian and Curwen Vicki E

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
Edwards William D -- None Available
Defulvio Barbara M $750,000 Title 365
Pedersen Allan A $430,000 Landsafe Title
The Bank Of New York Mellon $450,000 Landsafe Default Inc
Cornthwaite Jeffrey S $605,000 Southland Title
Curwen Brian -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cornthwaite Jeffrey S $50,000
Previous Owner Cornthwaite Jeffrey S $150,000
Previous Owner Cornthwaite Jeffrey S $650,000
Previous Owner Cornthwaite Jeffrey S $484,000
Closed Cornthwaite Jeffrey S $90,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/01/2016 06/01/16 Sold $750,000 -3.2% $277 / Sq Ft
04/30/2016 04/30/16 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2016 03/27/16 For Sale $775,000 -- $286 / 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 $10,426 $870,436 $290,145 $580,291
2023 $10,155 $853,369 $284,456 $568,913
2022 $9,995 $836,637 $278,879 $557,758
2021 $9,856 $820,233 $273,411 $546,822
2020 $9,748 $811,824 $270,608 $541,216
2019 $9,625 $795,906 $265,302 $530,604
2018 $9,467 $780,300 $260,100 $520,200
2017 $591 $765,000 $255,000 $510,000
2016 $5,524 $456,245 $244,038 $212,207
2015 $5,496 $449,393 $240,373 $209,020
2014 $5,389 $440,591 $235,665 $204,926
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sean Cartlidge

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Sean Cartlidge

    Finest City Homes & Loans

    (619) 865-4556

    19 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Victoria Mazon

    Redfin Corporation

    (619) 710-9881

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 160016159

San Diego MLS

APN: 497-186-10

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

4504 Rita St Unit 4, La Mesa, CA

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