$1,046,350
SOLD MAY 12, 2026

4550 Dickey Dr La Mesa, CA 91941

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,085 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 12, 2026

$964 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

22 on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Ranch Style House
  • Private Yard
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of May 2026

Sleek, stylish, and impeccably maintained, this beautifully renovated 2-bedroom Mt. Helix home is the hidden gem you’ve been searching for. Set on just over 1⁄4 acre in a peaceful, park-like setting, 4550 Dickey Drive offers the prestige and serenity of Mt. Helix living in a rare single-level layout. Thoughtful premium upgrades create a warm, modern feel while preserving classic character. Highlights include: 3⁄4" French Oak hardwood flooring, luxury polymer exterior stucco, Philips HUE smart lighting, a 24,000 BTU mini-split heating and cooling system, a whole-house fan, and solar-powered garden lighting. Outside, surrounded by mature trees and bordered by a seasonal stream, the setting feels like a private nature retreat. Enjoy relaxing mornings on the spacious deck, host dinners beneath the new pergola, or gather fresh fruit from your own mini-orchard with lemon, orange, tangerine, apple, and apricot trees. This property is perfect for those who crave outdoor space to play, garden, or entertain without the upkeep of a large estate. A semi-circular driveway creates a welcoming approach and provides convenient parking for multiple vehicles, in addition to the one-car garage. Prime location with amenities close —just minutes to Highways 125, 8, and 94, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, and the shops and restaurants of La Mesa Village. Downtown San Diego, Mission Valley, beaches, the airport, and local military bases are all within an easy 10–20 minute drive.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Nederlander-Coden

Pacific Sotheby's International Realty License #01847352 Listed on: 03/10/2026

Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Jill Hansen

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #01989662

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Pisciotta

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #02167951

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 11,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Manual Sprinklers System
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,085 Sq Ft Home
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security Lights
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Termite Clearance

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Gravity Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Mount Helix Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0.27 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Termite Clearance
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Unit Levels: 1 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Security Features: Security Lights, Smoke Detector
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 4045
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 5185
  • Subdivision Name: MOUNT HELIX
  • Directions: Fuerte Dr to Alta Rica to Dickey.
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Living Area: 1085.0
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2026-05-15T20:22:34Z
  • ADU_YesNo: No
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • Elevator: No
  • ExclusiveUseYard: Yes
  • FullAddress: 4550 Dickey Dr
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ShortSale: No
  • SupplementRemarks: Highly regarded nearby school options include Fuerte Elementary school, Grossmont, Monte Vista, Steele Canyon and Helix High Schools, SDSU and Cuyamaca College.
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Attic Fan, Recessed Lighting, Shower in Tub
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Free Standing Range, Gas & Electric Range, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Gas Range, Counter Top, Gas Cooking
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Gate, Partial
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Construction Type: Wood/Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Electric, Whole House Fan
  • Heating: Fireplace, Wall/Gravity, Other/Remarks, High Efficiency
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: Gas, Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Meter on Property
  • HeatSource: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Grossmont Union High School Dist

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11800.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2026
Closed on
Apr 3, 2026
Sold by
William Eichler
Bought by
Dowell Robert
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Nederlander-Coden
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Pisciotta
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
List Price
$1,025,000
Sold Price
$1,046,350
Premium/Discount to List
$21,350
2.08%
Views
55

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-51.91%
Original Mortgage
$994,033
Outstanding Balance
$993,113
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$15,625

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2024
Closed on
Apr 16, 2024
Sold by
Arnicar Living Survivors Trust and Arnicar Dolph James
Bought by
Eichler David William
Seller's Agent
Hayley Taylor
Chris Beason Realty
Buyer's Agent
Juanito So
Palisade Realty Inc
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.18%
Views
132

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.25%
Original Mortgage
$860,000
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2005
Sold by
Arnicar Atsuko
Bought by
Arnicar Atsuko and Arnicar Dolph James

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 1993
Sold by
Arnicar James F
Bought by
Arnicar James F and Arnicar Atsuko
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,046,500 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $860,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $994,033 New Conventional
Previous Owner $860,000 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/12/2026 05/12/26 Sold $1,046,350 +2.1% $964 / Sq Ft
04/01/2026 04/01/26 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2026 03/10/26 For Sale $1,025,000 +19.2% $945 / Sq Ft
05/08/2024 05/08/24 Sold $860,000 +1.2% $793 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/16/2024 04/16/24 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2024 04/04/24 For Sale $850,000 -- $783 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

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 $10,319 $877,200 $571,200 $306,000
2024 $967 $76,727 $40,740 $35,987
2023 $942 $75,224 $39,942 $35,282
2022 $927 $73,750 $39,159 $34,591
2021 $915 $72,305 $38,392 $33,913
2020 $905 $71,565 $37,999 $33,566
2019 $894 $70,162 $37,254 $32,908
2018 $795 $68,787 $36,524 $32,263
2017 $783 $67,439 $35,808 $31,631
2016 $750 $66,117 $35,106 $31,011
2015 $745 $65,125 $34,579 $30,546
2014 -- $63,850 $33,902 $29,948
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 260005572

San Diego MLS

APN: 497-186-15

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