$9,500 Per Month
4 Beds
5 Baths
4,082 Sq Ft
1965 Built

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Solar Power System
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Grossmont High School Rated A-
  • Panoramic View
  • Deck

About This Home

Available for Lease for the First Time: The Engstrand Residence by architect Sim Bruce Richards provides an epic perch high above La Mesa with views that extend to Mexico and the Pacific. This is a rare opportunity to live in the work of Wright-trained master architect and a house full of built-in works by artist James Hubbell.

Listing Agent

Keith York

Agents of Architecture License #01874926 Listed on: 08/03/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • Property Near a Canyon
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 8 Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,082 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Design Installed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 9/1/26
  • Tenant pays for water, electricity, gas

Community Details

Overview

  • Mount Helix Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Water, Electricity, Gas
  • Available Date: 2026-09-01

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Unit Levels: 2 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Frontage: Canyon
  • SpaFeatures: Private Below Ground
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 7120
  • Subdivision Name: MOUNT HELIX
  • Directions: Fuerte to El Granito to Sunset
  • Living Area: 4082.0
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2026-08-04T14:22:47Z
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • ExclusiveUseYard: Yes
  • FullAddress: 9450 Sunset Avenue
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Site: Public Street
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Dining Room, FP in Primary BR
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City, Evening Lights, Mountains/Hills, Panoramic
  • Pool Features: Below Ground, Private
  • Common Walls: Detached
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None Known
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8.0
  • SDMLS_ParkingNonGaraged: 8.0
  • SDMLS_RV_Parking: None Known

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Utilities: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: Electric
  • Water Source: Meter on Property
  • HeatSource: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Other Structures: N/K

Map

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/03/2026 08/03/26 For Rent $9,500 0.0% --
03/30/2021 03/30/21 Sold $1,700,000 -5.3% $416 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/20/2021 01/20/21 Pending -- -- --
12/21/2020 12/21/20 For Sale $1,795,000 0.0% $440 / Sq Ft
12/13/2020 12/13/20 Pending -- -- --
12/11/2020 12/11/20 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $440 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 260018954

San Diego MLS

APN: 491-490-17

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