NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8787 Washington Ave La Mesa, CA 91942

La Mesa Area

Estimated Value: $928,000 - $950,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,268 Sq Ft
$741/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 23, 2025

Last sale price $955,000 $753 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,373 / mo

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • La Mesa Arts Academy Rated 9+
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of July 2025

First time on the market in over 40 years! Charming California Bungalow sits on a large lot with over 8,000 sqft and alley access located within minutes of Historic downtown La Mesa, shopping & transportation. Potential income opportunity with the detached ADU or use as a mother in-law suite. Single stall garage has separate secondary laundry hook-ups for anyone using the ADU. Property has a 2bd/1ba single-family residence and a detached Studio & bath with separate private entrance. The home & ADU have been updated on the interior and exterior. Features updated kitchen, bathroom, hardwood floors & recessed lighting throughout. Detached 3 car garage located at the back of the lot with access to the alley and La Mesa Blvd. Updates include- 2022- New Roof on the house and ADU, which included all new plywood deck. New fence between the house and ADU. Pavers, firepit, and DG in rear yard. Concrete slab and retaining wall in alley, Kitchen updated. 2020 & 2021- New Bayview Windows in the house and garage. 2021- New whole home water filter system installed. Front concrete walkway poured, and slabs poured in rear-yard. 2019- All three buildings had the old siding removed, new stucco, new gutters & installed wall and ceiling insulation in the house and ADU. 2018- Garage roof replaced. ADU- New shower, flooring, exhaust fan and subpanel replaced. 2017- Rear yard sprinkler system installed. 2015- Front fence installed and all front yard grass was replaced with drought tolerant landscaping. See Supplemental for zoning improvement allowables. Zoning allows for 5 units and possibly up to 2 ADU’s in addition to the 5 units. There is a 20’ height limit and the max allowed is 40% of the site, which is approximately 6,744 sqft of the total area. Dividing that by 5 units, each unit could be approximately 1,348 sqft.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl Gleghorn

Coldwell Banker West License #01928674 Listed on: 05/18/2025

Coldwell Banker West

Last Buyer's Agent

Pinky Sengsouriya

ShoppingSDHouses License #02161835

ShoppingSDHouses

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1942 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 8,431 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Alley Access
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking
  • RV Potential

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Plaster Walls
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,268 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Slab Porch or Patio
  • Shed

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House
  • 200 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
  • Number of ADU Units: 1
  • ADU built in 1942
  • ADU includes 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom
  • Kitchen Sink
  • Separate access to accessory dwelling unit
  • Entrance to ADU on street level
  • ADU includes parking

Schools

  • La Mesa Spring Valley School District Elementary And Middle School
  • Grossmont Union High School District

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Separate Water Meter
  • Water Filtration System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4942130500

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1942 | Remodeled

Lot Details

8,431 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman/Bungalow, Ranch
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Jackson
  • Neighborhood: La Mesa
  • Supplement: Zoning allows for 5 units and possibly up to 2 ADU’s in addition to the 5 units. There is a 20’ height limit and the max allowed is 40% of the site, which is approximately 6,744 sqft of the total area. Dividing that by 5 units, each unit could be approximately 1,348 sqft.
  • Estimated Living Space: 1,000 to 1,499 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 749.21
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 753.15
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 753.15
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1942
  • A D U Access Type1: Separate
  • A D U Bath Full1: 1
  • A D U Building Type1: Detached
  • A D U Kitchen Features1: Refrigerator, Sink
  • A D U Main Entry Floor1: Ground
  • A D U Meter1: Main
  • A D U Occupied1: No
  • A D U Parking Y N1: Yes
  • A D U S Q F T1: 200.0
  • A D U Sq Ft Source1: Estimated
  • A D U Type1: Standard
  • A D U Year Built1: 1942
  • A D U Year Built Source1: Estimated
  • A D U Yes No: Yes
  • Allow Comments Review: No
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Number Of A D U Bedrooms1: 1
  • Number Of A D U Units: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Ceiling Fan, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet(s), Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower In Tub
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood, Vinyl Tile
  • Sub Flooring: Wood over Crawlspace
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Washer, Water Filtration, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Gas Cooking
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room, Wood
  • Walls: Plaster
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Area, Family Room, MBR Entry Level, Living Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X12
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1268
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full, Wood
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Patio: Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes
  • Guest House Sq Ft: 200

Garage/Parking

  • Parking for RV: Potential Space
  • Garage Details: Detached, Garage, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Non Garage Parking: Street
  • Parking Spaces Total: 5

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer
  • Water: Meter on Property, Public
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Telecommunications: Cable (coaxial)
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Community: LA MESA

Schools

  • School District URL: http://www.guhsd.net/
  • Elementary School: La Mesa Spring Valley School District
  • Elementary School Website: https://www.lmsvschools.org/
  • High School: Grossmont Union High School District
  • Middle School Url: https://www.lmsvschools.org/
  • Middle School: La Mesa Spring Valley School District

Lot Info

  • Irrigation: Automatic, Sprinklers
  • Lot Size: 7,500-10,889 SF
  • Site: Alley Access, Corner Lot, Curbs, Public Street, Street Paved, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Other Structures: Shed
  • Topography: Level
  • Water District: HELIX WATER DISTRICT
  • Zoning: R1
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4942130500
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 8431
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.19
  • Other Structures: Shed

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2025
Closed on
Jun 13, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Gleghorn
Coldwell Banker West
Buyer's Agent
Pinky Sengsouriya
ShoppingSDHouses
List Price
$997,900
Sold Price
$955,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$42,900
-4.3%
Views
332
Current Estimated Value
$939,819

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$15,181
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.57%
Original Mortgage
$764,000
Outstanding Balance
$755,997
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$183,822

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$338,703
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1984
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$955,000 Chicago Title
$332,000 Fidelity National Title
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$102,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $764,000
Previous Owner $548,250
Previous Owner $66,000
Previous Owner $338,703
Previous Owner $250,000
Previous Owner $247,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Sold $955,000 +0.5% $753 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Price Changed $950,000 -4.8% $749 / Sq Ft
05/18/2025 05/18/25 For Sale $997,900 -- $787 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $3,028 $955,000 $455,384 $499,616
2025 $2,959 $207,140 $98,773 $108,367
2024 $2,959 $203,080 $96,837 $106,243
2023 $2,902 $199,099 $94,939 $104,160
2022 $2,862 $195,196 $93,078 $102,118
2021 $2,760 $191,369 $91,253 $100,116
2020 $2,654 $189,408 $90,318 $99,090
2019 $2,594 $185,696 $88,548 $97,148
2018 $2,517 $182,056 $86,812 $95,244
2017 $2,451 $178,487 $85,110 $93,377
2016 $2,460 $174,989 $83,442 $91,547
2015 $2,444 $172,361 $82,189 $90,172
2014 $2,396 $168,986 $80,580 $88,406
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250027880

San Diego MLS

APN: 494-213-05

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