$1,387,000

4578 Shade Rd La Mesa, CA 91941

Estimated payment $8,028/month

Total Views 2,670
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,320 Sq Ft
$598 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Solar Power System
  • Retreat
  • Art Studio
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

***Seller is offering a RATE BUYDOWN!*** Stunning home RARELY AVAILABLE with luxury, private guest house! Welcome to this peaceful and private retreat tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after Mt. Helix area within the prestigious Helix Knolls Estates. Surrounded by lush, mature landscaping, this exceptional property offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and versatility. Step inside to soaring vaulted ceilings and rich wood flooring that create a warm, inviting atmosphere, truly an entertainer's dream. The heart of the home is a chef’s kitchen featuring premium Bosch appliances, custom cabinetry, and a generous workspace, designed to inspire culinary creativity. A standout feature of this property is the attached luxury guest house, thoughtfully designed with a full kitchen, private bathroom, and separate entrance. This high-end unit also includes its own designated parking and private outdoor space, offering ideal privacy and independence for extended family, guests, or renters. Whether used for multi-generational living, a private guest house, or instant rental income, this thoughtfully planned space adds incredible value to the home. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee on the patio or enjoying a quiet evening by the fire, this home offers the ultimate Southern California indoor-outdoor lifestyle. This is a rare opportunity to own a versatile, upscale property in one of La Mesa’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Listing Agent

GG Karavas

Hunter & Maddox Intl. Inc. License #02076040 Listed on: 10/09/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,013

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,320 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Art Studio

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Bosch Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Retreat

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Mount Helix Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,013

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Unit Levels: 1 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 4658
  • Subdivision Name: MOUNT HELIX
  • Directions: Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze. From Hwy 5 South, take 94 East to left on Sweetwater Springs Blvd, right on Casa De Oro Blvd, left on Vista Way, right on Shade Rd, home is left side of the street at the end of the cul-de-sac.
  • Living Area: 2320.0
  • ADU_YesNo: Yes
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • ExclusiveUseYard: Yes
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ShortSale: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Washer, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Self Cleaning Oven, Counter Top, Gas Cooking
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial, Wrought Iron
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood/Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: Electric, Gas
  • 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

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 25265.0

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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
2025 $8,013 $627,763 $341,503 $286,260
2024 $8,013 $615,455 $334,807 $280,648
2023 $7,789 $603,389 $328,243 $275,146
2022 $7,646 $591,558 $321,807 $269,751
2021 $7,548 $579,960 $315,498 $264,462
2020 $7,429 $574,014 $312,263 $261,751
2019 $8,910 $700,000 $381,000 $319,000
2018 $8,645 $680,000 $371,000 $309,000
2017 $8,412 $660,000 $361,000 $299,000
2016 $7,855 $630,000 $345,000 $285,000
2015 $7,445 $590,000 $324,000 $266,000
2014 $7,104 $562,000 $309,000 $253,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/09/2025 10/09/25 For Sale $1,387,000 +82.5% $598 / Sq Ft
06/28/2019 06/28/19 Sold $760,000 -19.0% $328 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/31/2019 05/31/19 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2019 04/03/19 For Sale $938,000 -- $404 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity Natl Ttl San Diego
Trustee Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $760,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lsi
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $735,000 Stewart Title Sd
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $749,000 New Conventional
Closed $687,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $684,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $380,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $369,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $375,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $385,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250041182

San Diego MLS

APN: 496-313-17