7521 Sturgess Ave La Mesa, CA 91941
Estimated payment $4,378/month
Highlights
- Open Floorplan
- Private Yard
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- La Mesa Arts Academy Rated A-
- Detached Garage
- Crown Molding
About This Home
Welcome to 7521 Sturgess Ave – A beautifully updated 1940s bungalow in the heart of La Mesa, featuring a massive detached garage perfect for indoor/outdoor living, hobbies, or future ADU potential! This 2 bed, 1 bath home blends classic charm with modern upgrades and thoughtful design throughout. Step up to a private front yard and covered porch ideal for morning coffee. Inside, enjoy abundant natural light, refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, and a custom built-in electric fireplace—perfect for cozy evenings. The open kitchen is a dream with quartz counters, stainless appliances, new electrical, and ample storage—ideal for hosting and entertaining. Stay comfortable year-round with 3 newer mini-split A/C units, a tankless water heater, remodeled bathroom, new roof, and paid solar. Now, back to that incredible garage: oversized with open-beam ceilings, full electrical, water access, washer/dryer, and built-in workbench. Whether you're into car projects, want a mancave, hobby space, workshop, party zone, or plan to host guests—it’s ready for it all. A rare, flexible space with true potential. Just minutes from La Mesa Village, local schools, and quick freeway access, this turnkey gem has it all!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,181
Year Built
- Built in 1947
Lot Details
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Private Yard
Parking
- Detached Garage
Home Design
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 744 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Crown Molding
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Gas Dryer Hookup
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Gravity Heating System
Community Details
- La Mesa Subdivision
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $6,181 | $463,646 | $370,919 | $92,727 |
| 2024 | $6,181 | $454,556 | $363,647 | $90,909 |
| 2023 | $5,934 | $445,644 | $356,517 | $89,127 |
| 2022 | $5,809 | $436,907 | $349,527 | $87,380 |
| 2021 | $5,663 | $428,341 | $342,674 | $85,667 |
| 2020 | $5,429 | $423,950 | $339,161 | $84,789 |
| 2019 | $5,330 | $415,638 | $332,511 | $83,127 |
| 2018 | $5,233 | $407,490 | $325,992 | $81,498 |
| 2017 | $4,478 | $350,000 | $280,000 | $70,000 |
| 2016 | $4,395 | $350,000 | $280,000 | $70,000 |
| 2015 | $3,963 | $310,000 | $248,000 | $62,000 |
| 2014 | $3,465 | $270,000 | $216,000 | $54,000 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2025 08/27/25 | Price Changed | $725,000 | -3.3% | $974 / Sq Ft |
| 08/01/2025 08/01/25 | For Sale | $750,000 | -- | $1,008 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $402,500 | Stewart Title Company Sd | |
| Grant Deed | $370,000 | California Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $310,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Lawyers Title | |
| Grant Deed | $116,000 | Commonwealth Land Title Co | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Commonwealth Land Title Co |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $595,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $340,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $359,550 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $74,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $296,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $60,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $300,700 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $300,700 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $121,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $110,400 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $115,978 | FHA |
Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 250035101
APN: 469-630-03
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