$710,000
SOLD OCT 6, 2025

7521 Sturgess Ave La Mesa, CA 91941

2 Beds
1 Bath
744 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$954 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Crown Molding
  • Private Yard
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Patio

About This Home

As of October 2025

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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Nguyen

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #02113360 Listed on: 08/01/2025

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Gil Meza

HomeSmart Realty West License #01958965

HomeSmart Realty West

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Gravity Heating System

Community Details

  • La Mesa Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Unit Levels: 1 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 62775
  • Subdivision Name: LA MESA
  • Living Area: 744.0
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2025-10-08T21:24:56Z
  • ADU_YesNo: No
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • ExclusiveUseYard: Yes
  • FullAddress: 7521 Sturgess Ave
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ShortSale: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan, Crown Moldings, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Kitchen Open to Family Rm
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Other/Remarks
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Construction Type: Other/Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall/Window
  • Heating: Wall/Gravity
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • HeatSource: Electric

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2025
Closed on
Sep 29, 2025
Sold by
Aldrich Chris and Aldrich Chayne E
Bought by
Aguirre Javier Arrollado and Aguirre Javier
Seller's Agent
Steven Nguyen
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Gil Meza
HomeSmart Realty West
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$710,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-5.33%
Views
344
Current Estimated Value
$711,266

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,266
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.03%
Original Mortgage
$674,500
Outstanding Balance
$674,500
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$38,781

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2017
Sold by
Zuniga Chris A
Bought by
Aldrich Chris and Aldrich Chayne E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$359,550
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2006
Sold by
Brown Michael S and Brown Cinna
Bought by
Hammontree Paul J and Zuniga Chris A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2003
Sold by
Whitmer Steve R and Whitmer Judith E
Bought by
Brown Michael S and Brown Cinna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 1998
Sold by
Whitmer Steve R and Whitmer Melvin R
Bought by
Whitmer Steve R and Whitmer Judith E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,400
Interest Rate
6.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 1994
Sold by
Down Jean Everert and Johnson Bernice Elizabeth Down
Bought by
Whitmer Melvin Richard and Whitmer Donna Mae

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,978
Interest Rate
7.21%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $710,000 Ticor Title
Grant Deed -- Ticor Title - San Diego Branch
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
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $674,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $359,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $74,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $296,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $300,700 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $110,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $115,978 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/06/2025 10/06/25 Sold $710,000 -2.1% $954 / Sq Ft
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Pending -- -- --
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
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 $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
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250035101

San Diego MLS

APN: 469-630-03

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