$885,000
SOLD APR 1, 2025

7281 Stanford Ave La Mesa, CA 91942

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
5,097 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$521 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Bonus Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Retreat
  • Double Oven
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to this vibrant 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, offering 1,700 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,100 sq. ft. lot. Inspired by renowned Mexican painters like Diego Rivera, the home’s décor and color palette bring warmth, culture, and artistic charm throughout. The inviting living spaces include a bright living room, a formal dining area, and a spacious family bonus room—perfect for movie nights or relaxing with loved ones. Step outside to a beautifully landscaped backyard, ideal for entertaining or unwinding in a private retreat. Conveniently located near parks, schools, and shopping, this one-of-a-kind home is a must-see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Virgilio Felix

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc. License #01994233 Listed on: 03/05/2025

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Betty Malone

Keller Williams Realty License #00971799

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1943

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Gravity Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Separate Water Meter

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Gentle Sloping Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 469-553-13-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1943

Lot Details

5,097 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Yale Ave
  • Neighborhood: La Mesa
  • LP / Sq Ft: 528.82
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 520.59
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 520.59
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1943
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • 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, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Washer, Double Oven, Gas Cooking
  • Searchable Rooms: Bonus Room, Family Room, Retreat
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 25x12
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1700
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Utilities

  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Wall/Gravity
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Community: LA MESA

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 SF
  • Topography: Slope Gentle
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 469-553-13-00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2025
Closed on
Mar 17, 2025
Sold by
Holston-Arteaga Carmen Elisa and Arteaga Virginia
Bought by
Fletcher Sarah and Andersen Kyle
Seller's Agent
Virgilio Felix
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Betty Malone
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$885,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-1.56%
Views
169
Current Estimated Value
$873,042

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$11,958
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2021
Sold by
Holston Carmen E and Arteaga Virginia
Bought by
Holston Arteaga Carmen Elisa and Arteaga Virginia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
2.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2006
Sold by
Batson Douglas B and Batson Ann C
Bought by
Holston Carmen E and Arteaga Virginia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2002
Sold by
Leberis Louis and Leberis Mary Irene
Bought by
Batson Douglas B and Batson Ann C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
4.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 1985
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $905,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $510,000 Financial Title Company
Grant Deed $310,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $98,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $408,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $248,000 No Value Available
Closed $62,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Sold $885,000 -1.6% $521 / Sq Ft
03/12/2025 03/12/25 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $899,000 -- $529 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

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 $9,068 $696,900 $348,450 $348,450
2024 $9,068 $683,236 $341,618 $341,618
2023 $8,732 $669,840 $334,920 $334,920
2022 $8,636 $656,706 $328,353 $328,353
2021 $7,941 $600,000 $271,000 $329,000
2020 $7,098 $545,000 $247,000 $298,000
2019 $6,412 $485,000 $220,000 $265,000
2018 $6,386 $485,000 $220,000 $265,000
2017 $6,107 $465,000 $211,000 $254,000
2016 $5,921 $460,000 $209,000 $251,000
2015 $5,381 $415,000 $189,000 $226,000
2014 $4,810 $370,000 $169,000 $201,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250020574

San Diego MLS

APN: 469-553-13

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