NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5194 Mount Helix Dr La Mesa, CA 91941

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,160,000 - $1,361,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,924 Sq Ft
$647/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 31, 2018

Last sale price $802,500 $417 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,841/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Property Near a Canyon
  • Storage Room
  • Grossmont High School Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of December 2018

Privacy and exclusivity only 15 minutes from downtown San Diego on prestigious Mt Helix Dr, this showcase home boasts manicured grounds and endless sunsets. Fully renovated, this single level open floor plan is artfully designed throughout and includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a sleek gourmet kitchen. The main living space opens onto a large patio with firepit and terraced decks leading to a full-size salt water lap pool overlooking a private garden with expansive lawn. A rare gem.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elsie Arredondo

CURB License #01979487 Listed on: 11/22/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Troy Merkel

Timothy L. Todd License #01862303

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,252

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Property Near a Canyon
  • Property is Fully Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,924 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • In Ground Pool

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 496-051-07-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,252

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Fuerte Dr
  • Neighborhood: Mount Helix
  • LP / Sq Ft: 415.28
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 417.1
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 417.1
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1961
  • 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, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Counter Top, Gas Cooking
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Area, Storage Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18x16
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Inside
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1924
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stone, Wood
  • Fencing: Full
  • Pool: Below Ground
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway - Unpaved
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Sewer/Septic: Septic Installed
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: MOUNT HELIX

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .25 to .5 AC
  • Topography: Canyon/Valley
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 496-051-07-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 15748

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2020
Sold by
Cassie David and Cassie Rebecca M
Bought by
David M Cassie And Rebecca M Cassie Revocable and Cassie
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$1,244,557

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$691,000
Outstanding Balance
$620,477
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$612,725

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2020
Sold by
Cassie David and Cassie Rebecca M
Bought by
Cassie David and Cassie Rebecca M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$688,500
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2020
Sold by
Cassie David and Cassie Rebecca M
Bought by
Cassie David and Cassie Rebecca M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$688,500
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2018
Closed on
Feb 17, 2019
Sold by
Cassie David and Cassie Rebecca M
Bought by
Cassie David and Cassie Rebecca M
Seller's Agent
Elsie Arredondo
CURB
Buyer's Agent
Troy Merkel
Timothy L. Todd
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$802,500
Premium/Discount to List
$3,500
0.44%

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%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2018
Closed on
Dec 5, 2018
Sold by
Dilbella Mark J and Mark J Dibella Revocable Trust
Bought by
Cassie David and Cassie Rebecca M
Seller's Agent
Elsie Arredondo
CURB
Buyer's Agent
Troy Merkel
Timothy L. Todd
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$802,500
Premium/Discount to List
$3,500
0.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$682,125
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2018
Sold by
Dibella Mark Jason and Dibella Mark J
Bought by
Dibella Mark J and Mark J Dibella Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2008
Sold by
Peters Diane J
Bought by
Dibella Mark Jason

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2006
Sold by
Peters Diane J
Bought by
Peters Diane J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$544,185
Interest Rate
6.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2005
Sold by
Harris Joan C
Bought by
Peters Diane J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2003
Sold by
Harris Joan C
Bought by
Harris Joan C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2000
Sold by
Capano Andrea Ann Rubesh
Bought by
Rubesh Judith Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1997
Sold by
Joan Harris
Bought by
Rubesh Andrea Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 1994
Sold by
Harris Joan
Bought by
Joan C Harris Revocable Trust
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
David M Cassie And Rebecca M Cassie Revocable -- First American Title
Cassie David -- First American Title Company
Cassie David -- First American Title Sd
Cassie David -- First American Title Company
Cassie David -- None Available
Cassie David $802,500 First American Title Company
Dibella Mark J -- None Available
Dibella Mark Jason $400,000 Equity Title Company
Peters Diane J -- Alliance Title Company
Peters Diane J -- --
Harris Joan C -- --
Rubesh Judith Ann -- --
Rubesh Andrea Ann -- --
Joan C Harris Revocable Trust -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cassie David $691,000
Previous Owner Cassie David $688,500
Previous Owner Cassie David $690,000
Previous Owner Cassie David $682,125
Previous Owner Dibella Mark Jason $269,800
Previous Owner Dibella Mark Jason $28,000
Previous Owner Dibella Mark Jason $280,000
Previous Owner Peters Diane J $544,185
Previous Owner Peters Diane J $544,185
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/31/2018 12/31/18 Sold $802,500 +0.4% $417 / Sq Ft
11/30/2018 11/30/18 Pending -- -- --
11/26/2018 11/26/18 For Sale $799,000 0.0% $415 / Sq Ft
11/22/2018 11/22/18 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2018 11/22/18 For Sale $799,000 -- $415 / 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 $10,252 $877,647 $310,196 $567,451
2023 $9,958 $860,439 $304,114 $556,325
2022 $9,842 $843,568 $298,151 $545,417
2021 $9,721 $827,028 $292,305 $534,723
2020 $9,374 $818,549 $289,308 $529,241
2019 $9,320 $802,500 $283,636 $518,864
2018 $5,265 $452,698 $160,002 $292,696
2017 $831 $443,822 $156,865 $286,957
2016 $5,020 $435,121 $153,790 $281,331
2015 $4,986 $428,586 $151,480 $277,106
2014 $4,886 $420,191 $148,513 $271,678
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Troy Merkel

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Troy Merkel

    Timothy L. Todd

    (619) 316-4829

    4 Total Sales

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 180064482

San Diego MLS

APN: 496-051-07

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

5194 Mount Helix Dr, La Mesa, CA

This home is located at 5194 Mount Helix Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941 since 22 November 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,244,557, approximately $646 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 5194 Mount Helix Dr is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including Murdock Elementary School, Spring Valley Middle School, and Grossmont High School.

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