Iconic opportunity to own a piece of history. One of only two Wallace Neff–designed homes in San Diego County, built in 1938 by the architect of Pickfair and Hollywood's Golden Age estates. Restored with a level of craftsmanship the architecture demanded. Set far off the street behind a curved driveway. Soaring exposed wood-beam ceilings, original built-ins, a central fireplace, French doors opening to formal gardens, and picture windows framing the eastern mountains and city lights. Elevated designer kitchen with a Liebherr refrigerator, 48-inch dual-fuel range, dual sinks, and soapstone and Carrara marble countertops. Seamless hardwood flooring runs the entire home without a single threshold or transition. Two primary suites on the main level, a third bedroom off the entry, and a loft reached by a custom staircase and railing as a flexible fifth bedroom. Detached guest quarters with en-suite bath, ideal for extended family visiting, multigenerational living, or a private office with separate entrance to maximize income. The .9-acre usable lot comes with a workshop, established gardens, 18 fruit trees, olive trees, and enough space for a private ADU. This rare opportunity comes around once in a lifetime.
For sale
$1,825,000
10260 Fuerte Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
4beds
3,039sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
0.9 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$601/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 8 days |
- 1,332 |
- 105 |
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Listed by:
Joseph A Acosta DRE #02036760 619-490-7838,
Keller Williams San Diego Metro
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260019647
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Floor Furnace
Cooling
- Other/Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Shed(s), Gas Stove, Counter Top
- Laundry: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,039
- Total interior livable area: 3,039 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: None Known
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Other/Remarks
Lot
- Size: 0.9 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 4960712700
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE
- Special conditions: Call Agent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean/Spanish,Monterey/Hacienda/Adobe
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Tile/Clay
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: MOUNT HELIX
Location
- Region: La Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $601/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $970,705
- Annual tax amount: $11,989
- Date on market: 8/19/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,825,000+122.6%$601/sqft |
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| 5/25/2016 | Sold | $820,000+31.2%$270/sqft |
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| 2/27/2001 | Sold | $625,000$206/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,989 +0.2% | $970,705 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,971 +2.8% | $951,672 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,643 +1.8% | $933,013 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,439 +1.3% | $914,719 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,287 +1.4% | $896,784 +1% |
| 2020 | $11,126 +6.1% | $887,590 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,485 -3.3% | $870,188 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,841 +1.7% | $853,126 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,664 +8.3% | $836,399 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $9,845 +0.5% | $795,546 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,796 +1.9% | $783,598 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,609 | $768,250 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $764,779 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $749,785 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $735,085 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $729,592 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $731,326 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $716,987 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $702,929 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $689,147 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $675,635 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $662,389 +10.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $600,000 +4.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $575,000 +287.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $148,555 |
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Neighborhood: 91941
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Fuerte Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 8/10Hillsdale Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 7/10Grossmont High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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