NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5021 Helix Terrace La Mesa, CA 91941

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,043,173 - $1,259,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,532 Sq Ft
$758/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 30, 2019

Last sale price $675,000 $441 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,244/month

114 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • City Lights View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Grossmont High School Rated A
  • Property Near a Canyon
  • Laundry closet

About This Home

As of July 2019

If you love a secluded home and privacy, this is it! A Mt. Helix classic with Panoramic View! Single level with 3 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, on easy care half acre. Third bedroom has built-in Murphy bed. Panoramic northeastern views reaching to blue skies and breathtaking sunrises! Solar-panels mean very low energy costs! Remodeled kitchen, refinished cherry hardwood floors, newer windows. Expansive windows gaze out to morning sunrises and evening twinkling lights. Walking path, with overgrown dry creek bed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lew Breeze

Lewis Breeze License #01206938 Listed on: 01/22/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Lew Breeze

Lewis Breeze License #01206938 Listed on: 01/22/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,736

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Property Near a Canyon
  • Steep Slope
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,532 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Full Size Washer or Dryer
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Carport

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 496-071-10-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,736

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Fuerte
  • Neighborhood: Mt. Helix
  • LP / Sq Ft: 473.24
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 440.6
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 440.6
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • 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

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Washer
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13x12
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Closet Full Sized
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1532
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Evening Lights, Valley/Canyon

Garage/Parking

  • Non Garage Parking: Carport
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer/Septic: Septic Installed
  • Water: Available
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: MOUNT HELIX

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .25 to .5 AC
  • Topography: Canyon/Valley, Slope Steep
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 496-071-10-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 21500
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.49
  • Map Code Column: E
  • Map Code Page: 1271
  • Map Code Row: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2020
Sold by
Zimmerman James M and Zimmerman Ellen R
Bought by
Zimmerman James M and Zimmerman Ellen R
Total Days on Market
114
Current Estimated Value
$1,160,793

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2019
Closed on
Jun 28, 2019
Sold by
Gontier Peter C
Bought by
Zimmerman James M and Zimmerman Ellen
Seller's Agent
Lew Breeze
Lewis Breeze
Buyer's Agent
Lew Breeze
Lewis Breeze
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-6.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.10%
Original Mortgage
$573,750
Outstanding Balance
$510,120
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$613,137

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2009
Sold by
The Bank Of New York Mellon
Bought by
Gontier Peter C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,800
Interest Rate
5.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2009
Sold by
Briggs Leigh and Briggs Joan Susanne
Bought by
The Bank Of New York Mellon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2006
Sold by
Cramer John R and Klein Shirley E
Bought by
Briggs Leigh and Briggs Joan Susanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 1997
Sold by
Cramer John R and Cramer Peggy M
Bought by
Cramer John R and Cramer Peggy M
Source: Public Records

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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
Zimmerman James M -- None Available
Zimmerman James M $675,000 Lawyers Title Company
Gontier Peter C $501,000 Landsafe Title
The Bank Of New York Mellon $331,500 Landsafe Title
Briggs Leigh $600,000 Equity Title Co San Diego
Cramer John R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zimmerman James M $573,750
Previous Owner Gontier Peter C $417,000
Previous Owner Gontier Peter C $400,800
Previous Owner Briggs Leigh $120,000
Previous Owner Briggs Leigh $480,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2019 07/30/19 Sold $675,000 -6.9% $441 / Sq Ft
05/17/2019 05/17/19 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2019 04/26/19 For Sale $725,000 +7.4% $473 / Sq Ft
04/25/2019 04/25/19 Off Market $675,000 -- --
04/19/2019 04/19/19 For Sale $725,000 0.0% $473 / Sq Ft
03/28/2019 03/28/19 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2019 03/13/19 Price Changed $725,000 -2.0% $473 / Sq Ft
02/12/2019 02/12/19 Price Changed $739,900 -1.3% $483 / Sq Ft
01/22/2019 01/22/19 For Sale $749,900 -- $489 / 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 $8,736 $723,732 $433,373 $290,359
2023 $8,510 $709,542 $424,876 $284,666
2022 $8,378 $695,631 $416,546 $279,085
2021 $8,263 $681,992 $408,379 $273,613
2020 $8,173 $675,000 $404,192 $270,808
2019 $6,989 $579,726 $347,142 $232,584
2018 $6,874 $568,360 $340,336 $228,024
2017 $591 $557,216 $333,663 $223,553
2016 $6,512 $546,291 $327,121 $219,170
2015 $6,478 $538,086 $322,208 $215,878
2014 $6,350 $527,547 $315,897 $211,650
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lew Breeze

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Lew Breeze

    Lewis Breeze

    (619) 846-5889

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 190004291

San Diego MLS

APN: 496-071-10

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

5021 Helix Terrace, La Mesa, CA

This home is located at 5021 Helix Terrace, La Mesa, CA 91941 since 22 January 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,160,793, approximately $757 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 5021 Helix Terrace is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including Fuerte Elementary School, Hillsdale Middle School, and Grossmont High School.

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