NOT LISTED FOR SALE

9514 Tropico Dr La Mesa, CA 91941

Estimated Value: $1,042,809 - $1,155,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,572 Sq Ft
$698/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 20, 2025

Last sale price $1,085,000 $690 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,639 / mo

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Pool and Spa
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2025

Substantial $47k Price Improvement (07/14)! Absolutely breathtaking Mt. Helix single-level oasis situated on a prime, well-manicured corner-lot. Every inch of this home is optimized for entertaining family and friends. Extensive 2025 upgrades include new interior/exterior paint, newly updated bathrooms, new lighting, newly installed turf and landscaping, as well as newer White Oak flooring, HVAC, solar and a completely refinished pool with an expanded spa. Chef's kitchen with high end appliances, dine-in island, coffee/appliance bar and walk-in pantry. Kitchen and primary suite lead you outside to a large California covered patio with plumbed gas BBQ and mounted TV, providing seamless indoor/outdoor living. Continue on the completely remodeled pool that can happily accommodate sizable family gatherings and events. Backyard enjoys total privacy, and is fully fenced for pets and children. Serene drought resistant landscaping throughout. Remarkable pride of ownership and attention to detail at every turn. This is completely turn-key resort style living at a price point that you never knew was possible. Don't miss it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lee Shaprut

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01950393 Listed on: 06/18/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Carson Trujillo

Whitewater CRE Inc License #01974818

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 9,947 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,572 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entryway
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • Heated Pool and Spa
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 495-440-10-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

9,947 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Helix Canyon Rd
  • Neighborhood: Mount Helix
  • LP / Sq Ft: 730.92
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 690.2
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 690.2
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1969
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • 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

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Equipment Available: Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, 6 Burner Stove, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Freezer, Gas Oven, Grill, Ice Maker, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Gas Cooking
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room, Gas
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Master Bedroom, Entry, Family Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Walk-In Pantry
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14x11
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1572
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Pool: Below Ground, Private, Heated with Gas
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Private w/Pool
  • Spa Heat: Gas

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway - Concrete
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: MOUNT HELIX

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 7,500-10,889 SF
  • Topography: Level
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 495-440-10-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 9947
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.23

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2025
Closed on
Jul 28, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lee Shaprut
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Carson Trujillo
Whitewater CRE Inc
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,085,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$110,000
-9.21%
Views
144
Current Estimated Value
$1,097,702

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,702
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.33%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2017
Closed on
Aug 2, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Mitchell
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cody Kownacki
Cody Kownacki
List Price
$630,000
Sold Price
$636,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
0.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 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
$410,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2013
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
$440,000
Interest Rate
3.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2010
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
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2010
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
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2003
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
$270,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2002
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
$270,000
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2002
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
$270,000
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 1998
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
$217,550
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 1995
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
$134,925
Interest Rate
8.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 1995
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
$134,925
Interest Rate
8.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 1984
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,085,000 California Title Company
$636,000 Lawyers Title
$594,000 Corinthian Title
$550,000 First American Title Company
-- None Available
-- California Title Company
$550,000 California Title Company
-- None Available
-- Fidelity National Title
-- American Title Co
-- --
$229,000 Fidelity National Title
-- --
$180,000 Guardian Title Company
$125,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $410,000
Previous Owner $440,000
Previous Owner $200,000
Previous Owner $270,000
Previous Owner $270,000
Previous Owner $217,550
Previous Owner $134,925
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Sold $1,085,000 -5.6% $690 / Sq Ft
07/27/2025 07/27/25 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Price Changed $1,149,000 -3.8% $731 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 For Sale $1,195,000 +87.9% $760 / Sq Ft
08/15/2017 08/15/17 Sold $636,000 +1.0% $405 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/25/2017 07/25/17 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2017 07/20/17 For Sale $630,000 -- $401 / 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
2025 $8,939 $723,652 $328,932 $394,720
2024 $8,939 $709,464 $322,483 $386,981
2023 $8,669 $695,554 $316,160 $379,394
2022 $8,545 $681,916 $309,961 $371,955
2021 $8,448 $668,546 $303,884 $364,662
2020 $8,123 $661,692 $300,769 $360,923
2019 $8,001 $648,719 $294,872 $353,847
2018 $7,795 $636,000 $289,091 $346,909
2017 $831 $605,880 $275,400 $330,480
2016 $6,848 $572,128 $260,058 $312,070
2015 $6,801 $563,535 $256,152 $307,383
2014 $6,670 $552,497 $251,135 $301,362
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lee Shaprut

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lee Shaprut

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (858) 888-5251

    69 Total Sales

    Lee Shaprut
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  • Carson Trujillo

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Carson Trujillo

    Whitewater CRE Inc

    (858) 373-3285

    36 Total Sales

    Carson Trujillo
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  • Gretchen Mitchell

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Gretchen Mitchell

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (760) 715-2844

    36 Total Sales

    Gretchen Mitchell
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  • Cody Kownacki

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Cody Kownacki

    Cody Kownacki

    (858) 945-6671

    6 Total Sales

    Cody Kownacki
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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250030984

San Diego MLS

APN: 495-440-10

California San Diego County La Mesa 91941

9514 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA

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