4578 3rd St La Mesa, CA 91941
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,194
Sq Ft
7,147
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- RV Access or Parking
- Panoramic View
- Multi-Level Bedroom
- La Mesa Arts Academy Rated A-
- Craftsman Architecture
- 5-minute walk to Collier Park
About This Home
As of June 2025If vintage cottages held a beauty contest, this gorgeous La Mesa Village Craftsman would win 1st place! Offering storybook curb appeal, morning-coffee front porch & two entertainment decks with views of Mount Nebo & eve lights, this 1914 charmer also features magnificently restored interior with magazine beautiful kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors, fireplace & four bedrooms that belong in an Historic Inn Bed & Breakfast. Just steps to the shops, watering holes & restaurants of popular La Mesa Village! All appliances in gourmet kitchen are Miele, two ovens, integrated refrigerator & built-in coffee machine. Entertainment system with built-in speakers throughout. Under house storage is easily accessible and standup high, parking for four vehicles.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc. License #01362585 Listed on: 05/21/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
April Halvarson
Compass License #01347105
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,262
Year Built
- Built in 1914 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 7,147 Sq Ft Lot
- Gated Home
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Level Lot
- Private Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
- RV Access or Parking
Property Views
- Panoramic
- City Lights
- Mountain
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Turnkey
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,194 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wired For Data
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Range Hood
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Retreat
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Multi-Level Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Shed
- Porch
Utilities
- Natural Gas Connected
- Separate Water Meter
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 494-611-11-00
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 21, 2025
Closed on
Jun 5, 2025
Sold by
Monica I Mendoza Trust and Mendoza Monica I
Bought by
Smith Daniel and Lennon Jessica
Seller's Agent
Laura Lothian
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
April Halvarson
Compass
List Price
$1,300,000
Sold Price
$1,360,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,000
4.62%
Views
84
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-90.69%
Original Mortgage
$1,020,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,019,132
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$188,666
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 8, 2025
Sold by
Mendoza Monica I
Bought by
Monica I Mendoza Trust and Mendoza
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 17, 2025
Sold by
Mendoza Zavala Family Trust and Zavala Javier
Bought by
Mendoza Monica I
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 9, 2024
Sold by
Zavala Javier
Bought by
Mendoza Monica
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 2, 2023
Sold by
Zavala Javier and Zavala Monica I
Bought by
Mendoza Zavala Family Trust and Zavala
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 28, 2016
Sold by
Mendoza Monica I
Bought by
Mendoza Monica Ines and Zavala Javier
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$532,500
Interest Rate
2.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 10, 2012
Sold by
Mendoza Monica I and Mendoza Geitz Monica
Bought by
Mendoza Monica I
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,500
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 24, 2007
Sold by
Geitz Stephen L
Bought by
Mendoza Geitz Monica
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 4, 2003
Sold by
Bailey Bradley B and Bailey Susan J
Bought by
Geitz Stephen L and Mendoza Geitz Monica
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$429,900
Interest Rate
5.53%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 15, 2001
Sold by
Bailey Bradley B and Bailey Susan J
Bought by
Bailey Bradley B and Bailey Susan J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 7, 2001
Sold by
Heffler Patrick A and Heffler Julie
Bought by
Bailey Bradley B and Bailey Susan J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 10, 1998
Sold by
Heffler Patrick A and Julie Colonelli
Bought by
Heffler Patrick A and Heffler Julie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 9, 1995
Sold by
Emc Mtg Corp
Bought by
Heffler Patrick A and Colonelli Julie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$133,200
Interest Rate
8.36%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 3, 1994
Sold by
Great Western Bank
Bought by
Emc Mtg Corp
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 14, 1993
Sold by
California Reconveyance Company
Bought by
Great Western Bank
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 21, 1990
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 30, 1987
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 26, 1986
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,360,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Title 365 | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Lsi | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $580,000 | Commonwealth Land Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | North American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $460,000 | North American Title Co | |
| Gift Deed | -- | Orange Coast Title | |
| Grant Deed | $148,000 | Fidelity National Title Ins | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- | |
| Trustee Deed | $91,452 | Chicago Title | |
| Deed | $157,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $115,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $86,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,020,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $532,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $420,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $155,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $60,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $60,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $429,900 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $275,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $225,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $72,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $165,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $133,200 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $30,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $93,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/27/2025 06/27/25 | Sold | $1,360,000 | +4.6% | $620 / Sq Ft |
| 05/28/2025 05/28/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/21/2025 05/21/25 | For Sale | $1,300,000 | -- | $593 / Sq Ft |
Source: San Diego MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $10,262 | $828,976 | $425,971 | $403,005 |
| 2023 | $9,964 | $812,722 | $417,619 | $395,103 |
| 2022 | $9,846 | $796,787 | $409,431 | $387,356 |
| 2021 | $9,735 | $781,164 | $401,403 | $379,761 |
| 2020 | $8,575 | $700,000 | $315,000 | $385,000 |
| 2019 | $8,026 | $650,000 | $293,000 | $357,000 |
| 2018 | $7,848 | $635,000 | $289,000 | $346,000 |
| 2017 | $50 | $620,000 | $283,000 | $337,000 |
| 2016 | $7,342 | $595,000 | $272,000 | $323,000 |
| 2015 | $7,054 | $565,000 | $259,000 | $306,000 |
| 2014 | $6,753 | $540,000 | $248,000 | $292,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Laura Lothian
Seller's Agent in 2025
Laura Lothian
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
(619) 540-7744
101 Total Sales
-
A
Buyer's Agent in 2025
April Halvarson
Compass
Map
Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 250028139
APN: 494-611-11
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