NOT LISTED FOR SALE

9612 Tropico Dr La Mesa, CA 91941

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $880,519 - $1,107,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,281 Sq Ft
$781/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 29, 2019

Last sale price $597,000 $466 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,089/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Slab Porch or Patio
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Trails

About This Home

As of October 2019

Fully renovated home in La Mesa. At the top facing Mt. Helix with one the best views in the area! New Millard windows with inspiring natural lighting. Fresh paint inside and out. Backyard recently upgraded with a brand new deck and pergola. You'll enjoy being outdoors with lemon trees, grapevines, fig. Perfect for entertaining. Completely renovated bathrooms, with granite counters and shower. Move In Ready! Close to the 4 major Freeways, shopping, restaurants, etc. La Mesa Spring Valley School District. This home offers the most privacy of any property in the area. Perched on top of the hill with a long driveway. Look down on the beautiful mountains and city views, as you enjoy your morning coffee. No neighbors on your left. Built with a detached 2 car garage. Owners have spared no expense to upgrade this home. It has new plumbing, AC & Water Heater. New carpets in bedrooms and travertine floors throughout home. Too many incredible upgrades to list. This home will not disappoint. Sellers are motivated.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rami Ilaian

Exceptional Realty License #02047426 Listed on: 09/18/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Hannah Kuhami

LPT Realty,Inc License #02023639

LPT Realty,Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,332

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 10,089 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Neighborhood

Interior Spaces

  • 1,281 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Slab Porch or Patio

Community Details

  • Trails

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 495-450-12-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,332

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: East County
  • Cross Street: Bancroft
  • Neighborhood: Mt. Helix
  • Supplement: This home offers the most privacy of any property in the area. Perched on top of the hill with a long driveway. Look down on the beautiful mountains and city views, as you enjoy your morning coffee. No neighbors on your left. Built with a detached 2 car garage. Owners have spared no expense to upgrade this home. It has new plumbing, AC & Water Heater. New carpets in bedrooms and travertine floors throughout home. Too many incredible upgrades to list. This home will not disappoint. Sellers are motivated.
  • LP / Sq Ft: 466.04
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 466.04
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 466.04
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1969
  • 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, Range/Oven
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Kitchen
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11x13
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1281
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Unknown
  • Patio: Slab
  • View: Neighborhood, City Lights

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic: Unknown
  • Heating: Fireplace

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: MOUNT HELIX
  • Complex Features: Biking/Hiking Trails

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 7,500-10,889 SF
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 495-450-12-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 10089
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.23
  • Map Code Column: C
  • Map Code Page: 1271
  • Map Code Row: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2019
Closed on
Oct 29, 2019
Sold by
Orestano Stephen C and Orestano Alla
Bought by
Downey Joseph and Downey Lianne
Seller's Agent
Rami Ilaian
Exceptional Realty
Buyer's Agent
Hannah Kuhami
LPT Realty,Inc
List Price
$597,000
Sold Price
$597,000
Current Estimated Value
$985,315

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$388,315
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.15%
Original Mortgage
$496,000
Outstanding Balance
$437,384
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$553,893

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2003
Sold by
Orestano Stephen C
Bought by
Orestano Stephen C and Orestano Alla

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$281,500
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2002
Sold by
Orestano Alla
Bought by
Orestano Stephen C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
6.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2002
Sold by
Mcallister Thomas W
Bought by
Orestano Stephen C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
6.74%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Downey Joseph $620,000 North American Title Company
Orestano Stephen C -- Southland Title Corporation
Orestano Stephen C -- Chicago Title Co
Orestano Stephen C $275,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Downey Joseph $496,000
Previous Owner Orestano Stephen C $457,500
Previous Owner Orestano Stephen C $47,000
Previous Owner Orestano Stephen C $281,500
Previous Owner Orestano Stephen C $220,000
Previous Owner Clauder William A $50,000
Closed Orestano Stephen C $55,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/29/2019 10/29/19 Sold $597,000 0.0% $466 / Sq Ft
09/25/2019 09/25/19 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2019 09/18/19 For Sale $597,000 -- $466 / 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 $8,332 $678,056 $459,329 $218,727
2024 $8,332 $664,762 $450,323 $214,439
2023 $8,078 $651,729 $441,494 $210,235
2022 $7,960 $638,951 $432,838 $206,113
2021 $7,868 $626,423 $424,351 $202,072
2020 $7,562 $620,000 $420,000 $200,000
2019 $4,627 $364,178 $158,914 $205,264
2018 $4,489 $357,039 $155,799 $201,240
2017 $831 $350,040 $152,745 $197,295
2016 $4,221 $343,177 $149,750 $193,427
2015 $4,193 $338,023 $147,501 $190,522
2014 $4,115 $331,402 $144,612 $186,790
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Rami Ilaian

    Exceptional Realty

    Section Image
  • Hannah Kuhami

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Hannah Kuhami

    LPT Realty,Inc

    (619) 419-6517

    2 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 190051690

San Diego MLS

APN: 495-450-12

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

9612 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA

This home is located at 9612 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941 since 18 September 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,000,880, approximately $781 per square foot. This property was built in 1969. 9612 Tropico Dr is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including Murdock Elementary School, Spring Valley Middle School, and Monte Vista High School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

San Diego MLS This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. You should rely on this information only to decide whether or not to further investigate a particular property.
BEFORE MAKING ANY OTHER DECISION, YOU SHOULD PERSONALLY INVESTIGATE THE FACTS (e.g. square footage and lot size) with the assistance of an appropriate professional. You may use this information only to identify properties you may be interested in investigating further. All uses except for personal, noncommercial use in accordance with the foregoing purpose are prohibited. Redistribution or copying of this information, any photographs or video tours is strictly
prohibited. This information is derived from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) service provided by San Diego MLS. Displayed property listings may be held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent responsible for this display. The information and any photographs and video tours and the compilation from which they are derived is protected by copyright. Compilation © 2025 San Diego MLS.

Nearby Homes