4550 Dickey Dr La Mesa, CA 91941
Estimated payment $5,516/month
Highlights
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Neighborhood Views
- Ranch Style House
- Private Yard
- Breakfast Area or Nook
About This Home
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.
Listing Agent
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty License #01847352 Listed on: 03/10/2026
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
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $967 | $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 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $860,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $860,000 | VA |
Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 260005572
APN: 497-186-15
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