$950,000
SOLD SEP 4, 2012
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,595 Sq Ft
0.75 Acres

Recently Sold

$264 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Panoramic View
  • Grossmont High School Rated A
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2021

Beautiful gated Spanish Estate, on 3/4 acre of lush, mature grounds in highly sought after Mt. Helix neighborhood. Spacious kitchen with granite counter tops, views of pool and Mt. Helix. 2 master suites. Sunlit living room with fireplace and views of Downtown San Diego to Pt. Loma. Multiple entertaining areas include 2 family rooms with fireplaces, 2 private balconies and an expansive, serene courtyard with fountain and numerous peaceful sitting areas. SEE SUPPLEMENTAL REMARKS Spacious kitchen finished with granite counter tops, large butcher-block island, stainless steel appliances, high ceilings with beautiful wood beams, custom tile back splash and stunning views of the secluded private pool and the Cross atop Mt. Helix. Living room has 270-degree views including Downtown skyline to Pt. Loma. 2 master suites with complete privacy. Huge downstairs Master Suite includes its own fireplace, jetted japanese soaking tub and river rock shower. New A/C unit, newer thermo pane windows, updated bathrooms, RV parking, flagstone decking by the pool and over $100K in new landscaping,lighting and irrigation systems. This Estate is magnificent. Beautiful views, total seclusion.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Goodman

Coldwell Banker West License #01173208 Listed on: 05/24/2012

Coldwell Banker West

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthia Dillman

Realty One Group License #00798869

Realty One Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,974

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 0.75 Acre Lot
  • Property Near a Canyon
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Plaster Walls
  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3,595 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 491-801-04-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,974

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Wister
  • Neighborhood: MTHLX
  • Supplement: Spacious kitchen finished with granite counter tops, large butcher-block island, stainless steel appliances, high ceilings with beautiful wood beams, custom tile back splash and stunning views of the secluded private pool and the Cross atop Mt. Helix. Liv
  • Estimated Living Space: 3,000 to 3,999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 295.1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 264.26
  • Residential Unit Location: Detached
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 264.26
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Sub Flooring: Slab on Grade
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room, Fp In Living Room, Fp In Master Br
  • Walls: Plaster
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, Master Bdrm 2, Master Retreat
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 23x23
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3595
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full, Gate
  • Pool: Below Ground
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • View: City, Evening Lights, Mountains/Hills, Panoramic, Valley/Canyon
  • Three or more Steps To Entry: Yes
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking for RV: On-Site Parking
  • Garage Details: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 8
  • Parking Spaces Total: 10

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Septic Installed
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Community: MOUNT HELIX

Lot Info

  • Irrigation: Automatic, Sprinklers
  • Lot Size: .5 to 1 AC
  • Topography: Canyon/Valley, Level, Slope Gentle
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 491-801-04-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 32670
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.75
  • Map Code Column: B
  • Map Code Page: 1271
  • Map Code Row: 1

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 9265Virginian91941

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2022
Sold by
Magner Claire Marie
Bought by
Sunset Temple Inc
Current Estimated Value
$1,885,220

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2021
Closed on
May 24, 2021
Sold by
Kitchen Levi K and Kitchen Nicole A
Bought by
Sunset Temple Inc
Seller's Agent
Kenneth Belnap
RE/MAX Tidal
Buyer's Agent
C Craig
RE/MAX Tidal
List Price
$1,400,000
Sold Price
$1,520,782
Premium/Discount to List
$120,782
8.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2020
Sold by
Kitchen Levi Kern and Kitchen Nicole Ann
Bought by
Kitchen Levi K and Kitchen Nicole A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$757,669
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2019
Closed on
Apr 22, 2019
Sold by
The Pamela Burger Trust
Bought by
Kitchen Levi Kern and Kitchen Nicole Ann
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Dillman
Cynthia Dillman, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Giselle Ferguson
American Dreams Real Estate
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
4.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.90%
Original Mortgage
$759,375
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2014
Sold by
Burger Pamela C
Bought by
Burger Pamela C

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2012
Closed on
Jul 23, 2012
Sold by
Walsh James P and Walsh Carol L
Bought by
Burger Pamela C
Seller's Agent
Richard Goodman
Coldwell Banker West
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Dillman
Realty One Group
List Price
$1,150,876
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,876
-17.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.27%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2004
Sold by
Spinney Jonathan W and Spinney Sharon L
Bought by
Walsh James P and Walsh Carol L

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
5.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 1997
Sold by
Spinney Johnathan W and Spinney Sharon L
Bought by
Spinney Jonathan W and Spinney Sharon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Interest Rate
7.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 1995
Sold by
Emc Mtg Corp
Bought by
Spinney Johnathan W and Spinney Sharon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,900
Interest Rate
6.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1995
Sold by
Great Western Bank Fsb
Bought by
Emc Mtg Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 1995
Sold by
Kurtz William B and Kurtz Nina L
Bought by
Great Western Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 1984

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 1983
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Grant Deed $1,521,000 Wfg National Title Co Of Ca
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Company
Grant Deed $1,150,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $950,000 Title 365
Grant Deed $1,050,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $220,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $148,000 Chicago Title Company
Trustee Deed $20,715 Orange Coast Title
Deed $203,700 --
Deed $247,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $757,669 VA
Previous Owner $759,375 VA
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $274,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $170,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $237,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $237,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $194,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $195,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $197,900 No Value Available
Closed $500,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/01/2021 06/01/21 Sold $1,520,782 +8.6% $452 / Sq Ft
05/17/2021 05/17/21 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2021 04/25/21 For Sale $1,400,000 +21.7% $416 / Sq Ft
05/20/2019 05/20/19 Sold $1,150,000 +4.5% $342 / Sq Ft
04/11/2019 04/11/19 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2019 04/01/19 For Sale $1,100,000 +15.8% $327 / Sq Ft
09/04/2012 09/04/12 Sold $950,000 -10.5% $264 / Sq Ft
07/09/2012 07/09/12 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2012 06/16/12 Price Changed $1,060,876 -7.8% $295 / Sq Ft
05/24/2012 05/24/12 For Sale $1,150,876 -- $320 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $18,974 $1,646,139 $736,053 $910,086
2024 $18,974 $1,613,863 $721,621 $892,242
2023 $18,434 $1,582,220 $707,472 $874,748
2022 $18,222 $1,551,197 $693,600 $857,597
2021 $13,952 $1,185,151 $577,117 $608,034
2020 $13,454 $1,173,000 $571,200 $601,800
2019 $12,170 $1,048,704 $559,310 $489,394
2018 $11,917 $1,028,143 $548,344 $479,799
2017 $831 $1,007,985 $537,593 $470,392
2016 $11,365 $988,221 $527,052 $461,169
2015 $11,287 $973,378 $519,136 $454,242
2014 $11,059 $954,312 $508,967 $445,345
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 120026703

San Diego MLS

APN: 491-801-04