$824,900

1229 La Mesa Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977

Estimated payment $5,155/month

Total Views 4,569
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,828 Sq Ft
$451 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Fireplace
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Elevated above the neighborhood with sweeping panoramic city views, 1229 La Mesa Avenue delivers the kind of daily living that reminds you why you chose San Diego. This well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Spanish-influenced home in the East San Diego Villa Heights subdivision offers 1,828 square feet of thoughtfully designed space, a 2-car garage, and the views that most people spend twice the price to find. Step through the front entry and the architecture announces itself immediately. Soaring vaulted ceilings anchor the main living area, framed by a signature arched window and sliding glass door that open to the front balcony — where the city stretches out in front of you. Hardwood flooring, a chandelier, and a tiled fireplace bring warmth and character to a space that is easy to live in and impossible not to notice. The kitchen is well-equipped and ready for daily use: white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including a gas range and French door refrigerator, a center island, and recessed lighting throughout. An arched doorway connects the kitchen to the rest of the home, a nod to the Spanish-style architectural details carried throughout the property. Four bedrooms provide genuine flexibility — room for a growing family, a dedicated home office, or a guest suite. The primary suite offers privacy and the kind of retreat that makes the end of the day feel like an arrival. Two and a half baths serve the household with ease. The rear of the home features an elevated deck positioned to capture the panoramic city and valley views.

Listing Agent

Steven Rotsart

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01254025 Listed on: 05/21/2026

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 6,470 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,828 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Washer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Spring Valley Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

6,470 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Unit Levels: 3 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 64606
  • Subdivision Name: SPRING VALLEY
  • Directions: Apple to Birch to La Mesa
  • Living Area: 1828.0
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2026-05-22T00:20:48Z
  • ADU_YesNo: No
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • FullAddress: 1229 La Mesa
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ShortSale: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Meter on Property
  • HeatSource: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6470.0

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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 $8,187 $630,262 $206,640 $423,622
2024 $7,904 $617,905 $202,589 $415,316
2023 $7,665 $605,790 $198,617 $407,173
2022 $7,553 $593,913 $194,723 $399,190
2021 $7,469 $582,268 $190,905 $391,363
2020 $7,180 $576,299 $188,948 $387,351
2019 $7,072 $565,000 $185,244 $379,756
2018 $10,882 $528,130 $173,156 $354,974
2017 $831 $517,775 $169,761 $348,014
2016 $6,228 $507,624 $166,433 $341,191
2015 $4,276 $341,692 $112,030 $229,662
2014 -- $335,000 $109,836 $225,164
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/21/2026 05/21/26 For Sale $824,900 +146.2% $451 / Sq Ft
10/16/2013 10/16/13 Sold $335,000 +4.7% $183 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/11/2013 07/11/13 Pending -- -- --
07/04/2013 07/04/13 For Sale $320,000 0.0% $175 / Sq Ft
05/30/2013 05/30/13 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2013 04/26/13 For Sale $320,000 -- $175 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $565,000 Stewart Title Of California
Grant Deed $500,000 First Amer Title San Diego
Grant Deed $335,000 Equity Title Company
Corporate Deed -- Landsafe Title
Trustee Deed $413,963 Landsafe Title
Grant Deed $340,000 Landsafe Title Of Ca Inc
Trustee Deed $395,100 Landsafe Title
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $610,000 Southland Title
Individual Deed $196,500 Guardian Title Company
Individual Deed $155,000 Southland Title
Grant Deed $170,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $583,645 VA
Previous Owner $510,750 VA
Previous Owner $370,549 FHA
Previous Owner $334,747 FHA
Previous Owner $488,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,400 VA
Previous Owner $158,100 VA
Previous Owner $172,125 VA
Source: Public Records

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 260012398

San Diego MLS

APN: 579-402-21

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