NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4928 Vista Arroyo La Mesa, CA 91941

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,249,000 - $1,526,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,203 Sq Ft
$618/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 13, 2019

Last sale price $707,000 $321 Per Sq Ft

Est. 92% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,407/month

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Grossmont High School Rated A
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Mountainous Community

About This Home

As of December 2019

Incredible Mtn/Valley views and night light. Secluded and extremely quiet home located near the top of Mount Helix and at the end of a private cul-de sac. Large kitchen with a center island. Lots of cabinets and counter space. Sliding doors in 3 rooms lead to an expansive composite deck. A wonderful home for someone who wants peace and quiet. Low maintenance landscaping, 2 car garage with a long driveway. This beautiful home has an open concept floor plan. Huge master bedroom with walk-in closet.

Last Listed By

Kathleen Kuey

Advance San Diego Realty, Inc License #01275700 Listed on: 09/22/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,509

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,203 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Mountainous Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 496-182-13-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,509

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: VIVERA DRIVE
  • Neighborhood: MT HELIX
  • LP / Sq Ft: 331.37
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 320.93
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 320.93
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1977
  • 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

  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Refrigerator, Electric Cooking
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Dining Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Family Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X14
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2203
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Roof: Flat
  • View: Evening Lights, Mountains/Hills, Panoramic

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces Total: 5

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Community: MOUNT HELIX

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .5 to 1 AC
  • Topography: Level, Mountainous, Slope Gentle
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 496-182-13-00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2019
Closed on
Nov 20, 2019
Sold by
Houston John S
Bought by
Winkler Allison and Henderson Gary R
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Kuey
Advance San Diego Realty, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Bob Glaser
Pink Flamingo Real Estate
List Price
$730,000
Sold Price
$707,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-3.15%
Total Days on Market
41
Current Estimated Value
$1,360,493

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$653,493
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.02%
Original Mortgage
$635,593
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2009
Sold by
Houston Michele
Bought by
Houston John S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2009
Sold by
Garton Colleen Michele
Bought by
Houston John S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2008
Sold by
Swanson Charles Howard and Garton Colleen Michele
Bought by
Garton Colleen Michele

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2004
Sold by
Lane Cleve W and Lane Beverly J
Bought by
Swanson Charles and Garton Colleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 1987

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
Winkler Allison $707,000 Corinthian Title Company
Houston John S -- Corinthian Title Company
Houston John S $591,000 Corinthian Title Company
Garton Colleen Michele -- None Available
Swanson Charles $675,000 Equity Title Company San Die
-- $190,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Winkler Allison $250,000
Open Winkler Allison $633,300
Closed Winkler Allison $635,593
Previous Owner Houston John S $329,000
Previous Owner Houston John S $417,000
Previous Owner Swanson Charles $540,000
Previous Owner Lane Cleve W $164,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/13/2019 12/13/19 Sold $707,000 -3.2% $321 / Sq Ft
11/03/2019 11/03/19 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2019 09/22/19 For Sale $730,000 -- $331 / 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 $9,509 $758,043 $448,763 $309,280
2023 $9,223 $743,180 $439,964 $303,216
2022 $9,093 $728,609 $431,338 $297,271
2021 $8,989 $714,324 $422,881 $291,443
2020 $8,644 $707,000 $418,545 $288,455
2019 $8,308 $682,228 $403,880 $278,348
2018 $8,094 $668,852 $395,961 $272,891
2017 $7,938 $655,739 $388,198 $267,541
2016 $7,659 $642,883 $380,587 $262,296
2015 $7,223 $600,000 $354,000 $246,000
2014 $6,872 $570,000 $337,000 $233,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kathleen Kuey

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Kathleen Kuey

    Advance San Diego Realty, Inc

    (858) 254-2757

    26 Total Sales

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  • Bob Glaser

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Bob Glaser

    Pink Flamingo Real Estate

    (858) 232-2523

    4 Total Sales

    Bob Glaser
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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 190052429

San Diego MLS

APN: 496-182-13

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

4928 Vista Arroyo, La Mesa, CA

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