$595,000

5440 Baltimore Dr Unit 161 La Mesa, CA 91942

Estimated payment $4,004/month

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,068 Sq Ft
$557 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Retreat
  • Grossmont High School Rated A
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath end-unit townhome is nestled in the highly sought-after Strawberry Hills community and offers a perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. Step inside to find vaulted ceilings, fireplace, and an updated kitchen that makes entertaining a breeze. Upstairs, experience single-level living with beautiful westward views — on clear days, you can even see the ocean! Relax or entertain on one of the largest patios in the complex with built in outdoor couch, ideal for enjoying San Diego’s perfect weather. Enjoy the abundance of natural light and amazing cross breeze, the private laundry, newer flooring and newer HVAC system add modern comfort and efficiency. The spacious attached 2-car garage provides direct access to the home and includes an extra room — perfect for a home office, gym, or even a potential third bedroom with bathroom, as some neighbors have done. This complex has 2 pools (heated), spa, newly built clubhouse and gym! Located close to shopping, restaurants, Grossmont Hospital, and with easy freeway access, this rarely available floor plan truly lives well. With one of the best locations in Strawberry Hills, this home is a rare find you won’t want to miss!

Listing Agent

Kristi Rainey

The Comana Company, Inc. License #01255052 Listed on: 11/05/2025

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,574

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 1,224 Sq Ft Lot
  • No Unit Above or Below
  • Partially Fenced Property

HOA Fees

  • $425 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Panoramic
  • City
  • Mountain
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,068 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • All Bedrooms Down

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior bldg maintenance, limited insurance, pest control, sewer, trash pickup, water
  • 6 Units
  • Strawberry Hills Association
  • Strawberry Hill Community
  • La Mesa Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,574

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$425 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Unit Levels: 2 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • SpaFeatures: Community/Common, Yes
  • Association Fees: 425.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Inclusions: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Limited Insurance, Pest Control, Sewer, Trash Pickup, Water
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 69991
  • Subdivision Name: LA MESA
  • Directions: Top of the hill in Strawberry Hills
  • BuildingName: Strawberry Hill
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Living Area: 1068.0
  • ADU_YesNo: No
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ShortSale: No
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Oven, Electric Range
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City, Mountains/Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Valley/Canyon
  • Pool Features: Below Ground, Community/Common, Heated
  • Common Walls: No Unit Above or Below
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: Electric
  • Water Source: Meter on Property
  • HeatSource: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Strawberry Hills
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1224.0

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 6

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $5,574 $442,176 $232,114 $210,062
2024 $5,574 $433,507 $227,563 $205,944
2023 $5,389 $425,007 $223,101 $201,906
2022 $5,306 $416,675 $218,727 $197,948
2021 $5,208 $408,506 $214,439 $194,067
2020 $5,042 $404,319 $212,241 $192,078
2019 $4,942 $396,392 $208,080 $188,312
2018 $4,834 $388,620 $204,000 $184,620
2017 $50 $285,000 $123,000 $162,000
2016 $3,229 $250,000 $108,000 $142,000
2015 $3,069 $235,000 $102,000 $133,000
2014 $2,939 $225,000 $98,000 $127,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/05/2025 11/05/25 For Sale $595,000 -- $557 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $381,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $355,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Multiple
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $110,000 --
Deed $107,000 --
Deed $81,500 --
Deed $78,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $361,950 New Conventional
Previous Owner $35,500 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $284,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250043343

San Diego MLS

APN: 464-661-17