NOT LISTED FOR SALE

9489 Tropico Dr La Mesa, CA 91941

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,054,533 - $1,141,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,550 Sq Ft
$713/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 28, 2019

Last sale price $695,000 $448 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,813/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Level Lot
  • City Lights View
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of June 2019

Ranch style retreat with private setting on cul-de-sac lane off Tropico Drive. This home features very large lot with private back yard pool and spa. Enjoy the San Diego Lifestyle. Contemporary Style kitchen includes granite, oven and microwave, GE Monogram cooktop. Family room features a massive brick fireplace and vaulted beamed ceilings with Media niche surround sound. Plantation shutters throughout with state of the art ceiling fans and upgraded windows. High end 1K front door screen conveys.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andy Gilcrest

The Equity Company License #00984109 Listed on: 05/31/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Raquel Christian

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc. License #01832253

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,533

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,550 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 500-330-16-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,533

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Bancroft
  • Neighborhood: Mount Helix
  • LP / Sq Ft: 450.97
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 448.39
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 448.39
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13x14
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1550
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood/Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Pool: Below Ground
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Evening Lights, Mountains/Hills, Parklike

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: LA MESA

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .25 to .5 AC
  • Topography: Level, Slope Gentle
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 500-330-16-00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2019
Closed on
Jun 17, 2019
Sold by
Lewis Tamara S
Bought by
Johnson Heather and Johnson Andrew
Seller's Agent
Andy Gilcrest
The Equity Company
Buyer's Agent
Raquel Christian
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$695,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.57%
Current Estimated Value
$1,104,633

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$409,633
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.83%
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2009
Sold by
Pearson Eric and Lewis Tamara S
Bought by
Pearson Eric and Lewis Tamara S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2008
Sold by
Castillo Carlos and Castillo Sarah
Bought by
Pearson Eric and Lewis Tamara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2005
Sold by
Castillo Carlos and Castillo Sarah
Bought by
Castillo Carlos and Castillo Sarah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2004
Sold by
Diehl Michael L and Diehl Cheryl A
Bought by
Castillo Carlos and Bullock Sarah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$406,000
Interest Rate
5.35%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 1996
Sold by
Beaudry Arthur J and Beaudry Patricia A
Bought by
Diehl Michael L and Diehl Cheryl A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,100
Interest Rate
8.01%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Johnson Heather $695,000 Chicago Title Company
Pearson Eric -- Corinthian Title Company
Pearson Eric $525,000 Ticor Title San Diego
Castillo Carlos -- Ticor Title San Diego
Castillo Carlos $582,500 Gateway Title Company
Diehl Michael L $198,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Johnson Heather $85,000
Open Johnson Heather $614,000
Closed Johnson Heather $625,500
Previous Owner Pearson Eric $395,000
Previous Owner Pearson Eric $417,000
Previous Owner Pearson Eric $417,000
Previous Owner Castillo Carlos $60,000
Previous Owner Castillo Carlos $406,000
Previous Owner Diehl Michael L $337,500
Previous Owner Diehl Michael L $37,500
Previous Owner Diehl Michael L $111,874
Previous Owner Diehl Michael L $53,421
Previous Owner Diehl Michael L $211,500
Previous Owner Diehl Michael L $26,100
Previous Owner Diehl Michael L $188,100
Previous Owner Diehl Michael L $188,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2019 06/28/19 Sold $695,000 -0.6% $448 / Sq Ft
06/06/2019 06/06/19 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2019 05/31/19 For Sale $699,000 -- $451 / 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 $9,533 $775,279 $477,519 $297,760
2024 $9,533 $760,078 $468,156 $291,922
2023 $9,246 $745,176 $458,977 $286,199
2022 $9,116 $730,566 $449,978 $280,588
2021 $9,012 $716,242 $441,155 $275,087
2020 $8,666 $708,899 $436,632 $272,267
2019 $6,951 $565,000 $348,000 $217,000
2018 $6,662 $545,000 $336,000 $209,000
2017 $6,418 $525,000 $324,000 $201,000
2016 $5,710 $473,000 $292,000 $181,000
2015 $5,754 $473,000 $292,000 $181,000
2014 $5,751 $473,000 $292,000 $181,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andy Gilcrest

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Andy Gilcrest

    The Equity Company

    (619) 528-2337

    44 Total Sales

    Andy Gilcrest
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  • Raquel Christian

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Raquel Christian

    eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.

    (619) 339-6284

    20 Total Sales

    Raquel Christian
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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 190029896

San Diego MLS

APN: 500-330-16

California San Diego County La Mesa 91941 Casa de Oro-Mount Helix

9489 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA

This home is located at 9489 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941 since 31 May 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,104,633, approximately $712 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 9489 Tropico Dr is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including Spring Valley Middle School, Murdock Elementary School, and Monte Vista High School.

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