NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4955 Vista Arroyo La Mesa, CA 91941

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $985,000 - $1,148,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,309 Sq Ft
$821/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 04, 2012

Last sale price $435,000 $332 Per Sq Ft

Est. 147% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,584/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Grossmont High School Rated A
  • Covered patio or porch
  • 3 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2012

Location... Location... View... Heart of Mt. Helix on over 1/2 Usable View Acre. Surrounded by Dramatically more Expensive Homes. Private Drive Leads you to a Custom Built 2 Bedroom offering Privacy, Panoramic View, Roomy 2 Car Gar Att by Breeze Way + Large1 Car Att Gar and Room for Your Larger RV. Inside Beautiful Hardwood Flooring with Tile in the Kitchen & Dining Areas, Cozy Fireplace in LvRm w/View and Bath w/Tub + Seperate Shower. Upgraded Throughout includes 6 Yr approx. Newer Roof, (See Sup (Continued from Remarks) Energy Saving Windows & Tankless Water Heater. Down Below Over Seen by the Country Exterior Porch You will find Your Own Larger Orchard. Do Not Miss Out... This One Will Dissappear Quickly.

Last Listed By

Calvin Goad

RE/MAX Connections License #00519931 Listed on: 07/21/2012

RE/MAX Connections

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,843

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Grove
  • Property is zoned Rr2

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,309 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Grossmont Union High School District

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 496-330-02-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,843

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Vivera Drive off Mt. Helix Dr.
  • Neighborhood: Heart of Mt. Helix
  • Supplement: (Continued from Remarks) Energy Saving Windows & Tankless Water Heater. Down Below Over Seen by the Country Exterior Porch You will find Your Own Larger Orchard. Do Not Miss Out... This One Will Dissappear Quickly.
  • LP / Sq Ft: 342.25
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 332.31
  • Residential Unit Location: Detached
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 332.32
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, MBR Entry Level
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X12
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1309
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood/Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio: Covered, Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking for RV: On-Site Parking
  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 6
  • Parking Spaces Total: 9

Utilities

  • Laundry Utilities: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Water Heater Type: Tankless
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: MOUNT HELIX

Schools

  • School District URL: http://www.guhsd.net/
  • High School: Grossmont Union High School District

Lot Info

  • Irrigation: Sprinklers
  • Lot Size: .5 to 1 AC
  • Topography: Level, Slope Gentle
  • Zoning: Rr2
  • Additional Property Use: Grove
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 496-330-02-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 23958
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.55
  • Map Code Column: D
  • Map Code Page: 1271
  • Map Code Row: 2

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4955VISTAARROYO91941

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2012
Closed on
Aug 13, 2012
Sold by
Houghtaling Gene F
Bought by
Osullivan Timothy F and Osullivan Ana P
Seller's Agent
Calvin Goad
RE/MAX Connections
Buyer's Agent
Calvin Goad
RE/MAX Connections
List Price
$448,000
Sold Price
$435,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-2.9%
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$1,074,472

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$639,472
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.14%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2003
Sold by
Houghtaling Gene Ferris
Bought by
Houghtaling Gene F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2001
Sold by
Conyngham Edward F
Bought by
Houghtaling Gene Ferris

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
6.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 1996
Sold by
Zeh Billie D
Bought by
Zeh Billie Dalene

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
Osullivan Timothy F $435,000 First American Title Ins Co
Houghtaling Gene F -- --
Houghtaling Gene Ferris $356,000 First American Title Co
Zeh Billie Dalene -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sullivan Timothy F O $345,300
Closed Osullivan Timothy F $417,000
Previous Owner Houghtaling Gene F $200,000
Previous Owner Houghtaling Gene Ferris $292,000
Previous Owner Houghtaling Gene Ferris $272,000
Previous Owner Houghtaling Gene Ferris $272,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/04/2012 09/04/12 Sold $435,000 -2.9% $332 / Sq Ft
07/25/2012 07/25/12 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2012 07/21/12 For Sale $448,000 -- $342 / 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 $6,843 $525,158 $301,816 $223,342
2023 $6,647 $514,862 $295,899 $218,963
2022 $6,521 $504,768 $290,098 $214,670
2021 $6,437 $494,871 $284,410 $210,461
2020 $6,329 $489,797 $281,494 $208,303
2019 $6,240 $480,194 $275,975 $204,219
2018 $6,095 $470,779 $270,564 $200,215
2017 $5,977 $461,549 $265,259 $196,290
2016 $5,721 $452,500 $260,058 $192,442
2015 $5,692 $445,704 $256,152 $189,552
2014 $5,586 $436,974 $251,135 $185,839
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Calvin Goad

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Calvin Goad

    RE/MAX

    (858) 485-6988

    22 Total Sales

    Calvin Goad
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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 120037086

San Diego MLS

APN: 496-330-02

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

4955 Vista Arroyo, La Mesa, CA

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