$710,000
SOLD JUN 22, 2015
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,100 Sq Ft
0.85 Acres

Recently Sold

$229 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

97 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Grossmont High School Rated A
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of July 2016

Seller will entertain offers between $710,000-$774,000. Situated on nearly an acre, one of the most peaceful and desired neighborhoods in Mt. Helix! Walk to the top of Mt. Helix and enjoy the views and outdoor amphitheater.This home sits on a corner lot & features a large pantry, tile entry, expansive rooms, formal dining, 3 fireplaces, over sized closets, and French doors opening onto patios and courtyards with a unique shaped pool, hot tub, basketball court, and extra 'out-of-sight' RV parking. See Supp Flowing, flexible floor plan ideal for entertaining or for a family that needs space to spread out. Beautiful living room with saltio tile and customized walls of glass that frame a peaceful, restive view. Master suite in its own wing, separate from the other three large bedrooms, and includes its own fireplace, both his and her walk-in closets, and a two person Jacuzzi tub set in a bay window. Fourth bedroom with bath has a separate entrance ideal for office or in-laws quarters. Convenient to all San Diego attractions & transportation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Southwick

Joe Southwick License #00915292 Listed on: 02/23/2015

Joe Southwick

Co-Listed By

Cheryl Gleghorn

Coldwell Banker West License #01928674

Last Buyer's Agent

William Gersten

San Diego Homes 4 Sale License #01251496

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,583

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 0.85 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Gym
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Pool Equipment or Cover
  • Above Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Slab Porch or Patio

Schools

  • Grossmont Union High School District

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 496-340-03-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,583

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Vivera Drive
  • Neighborhood: Mt. Helix
  • Supplement: Flowing, flexible floor plan ideal for entertaining or for a family that needs space to spread out. Beautiful living room with saltio tile and customized walls of glass that frame a peaceful, restive view. Master suite in its own wing, separate from the other three large bedrooms, and includes its own fireplace, both his and her walk-in closets, and a two person Jacuzzi tub set in a bay window. Fourth bedroom with bath has a separate entrance ideal for office or in-laws quarters. Convenient to all San Diego attractions & transportation.
  • Estimated Living Space: 3,000 to 3,999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 249.68
  • Miscellaneous: Dog Run
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 229.03
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 229.03
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Allow Comments Review: No
  • Internet Address Field: Partial Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Sub Flooring: Slab on Grade
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room, Fp In Living Room, Fp In Master Br
  • Walls: Drywall
  • Searchable Rooms: Bonus Room, Breakfast Area, Dining Room/Separate, Exercise Room, Family Room, Master Bdrm 2, MBR Entry Level
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20X17
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3100
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio: Slab
  • Pool: Below Ground, Private
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Private Portable
  • Three or more Steps To Entry: Yes
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking for RV: On-Site Parking
  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
  • Security: Eqpt Owned
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Available, Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Telecommunications: Cable (coaxial)

Association/Amenities

  • Entry Level Building: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Community: LA MESA

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
  • Site: Corner Lot, Public Street
  • Topography: Level
  • Water District: HELIX WATER DISTRICT
  • Zoning: R1
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 496-340-03-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 37000
  • Water District URL: http://www.hwd.com
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.85
  • Map Code Column: E
  • Map Code Page: 1271
  • Map Code Row: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2024
Sold by
Lentz Steven T and Lentz Megan R
Bought by
Lentz Family Trust and Lentz
Current Estimated Value
$1,613,080

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2016
Closed on
Jun 9, 2016
Sold by
Gersten Xochitl
Bought by
Gersten William
Seller's Agent
William Gersten
San Diego Homes 4 Sale
Buyer's Agent
Matt Kolker
Compass
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$875,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.91%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2016
Closed on
Jun 7, 2016
Sold by
Gersten William
Bought by
Lentz Steve T and Lentz Megan R
Seller's Agent
William Gersten
San Diego Homes 4 Sale
Buyer's Agent
Matt Kolker
Compass
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$875,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2015
Closed on
Jun 8, 2015
Sold by
Mussey Michael and Mussey Krista
Bought by
Gersten William
Seller's Agent
Joe Southwick
Joe Southwick
Buyer's Agent
William Gersten
San Diego Homes 4 Sale
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$710,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$85,000
-10.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2003
Sold by
Schmitz David R
Bought by
Mussey Michael and Mussey Krista

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1998
Sold by
Bunn Benjamin C and Bunn Linda F
Bought by
Schmitz David R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$334,400
Interest Rate
7.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 1995
Sold by
Bunn Benjamin C and Bunn Linda F
Bought by
Bunn Benjamin C and Bunn Linda F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
9.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 1993
Sold by
Home Svgs Of America Fsb
Bought by
Bunn Benjamin C and Craig Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$247,000
Interest Rate
4.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 1985

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 1983
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $875,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $710,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $707,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $418,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- World Title
Grant Deed $260,000 World Title Company
Deed $240,000 --
Deed $249,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $639,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $700,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $535,205 FHA
Previous Owner $358,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $380,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $175,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $334,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $35,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $40,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $247,000 No Value Available
Closed $41,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2016 07/07/16 Sold $875,000 0.0% $274 / Sq Ft
06/06/2016 06/06/16 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2016 06/02/16 For Sale $875,000 +23.2% $274 / Sq Ft
06/22/2015 06/22/15 Sold $710,000 -8.3% $229 / Sq Ft
05/30/2015 05/30/15 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2015 03/25/15 Price Changed $774,000 -2.6% $250 / Sq Ft
02/22/2015 02/22/15 For Sale $795,000 -- $256 / 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
2025 $12,583 $1,015,503 $539,404 $476,099
2024 $12,583 $995,592 $528,828 $466,764
2023 $12,242 $976,071 $518,459 $457,612
2022 $12,030 $956,934 $508,294 $448,640
2021 $11,871 $938,172 $498,328 $439,844
2020 $11,705 $928,553 $493,219 $435,334
2019 $11,550 $910,348 $483,549 $426,799
2018 $11,321 $892,499 $474,068 $418,431
2017 $11,137 $875,000 $464,773 $410,227
2016 $9,031 $720,827 $382,881 $337,946
2015 $9,631 $770,000 $409,000 $361,000
2014 $9,630 $770,000 $410,000 $360,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 150009722

San Diego MLS

APN: 496-340-03