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.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (8/7)
$799,900
1229 La Mesa Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977
4beds
1,828sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$801,000 Zestimate®
$438/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tiled fireplaceCenter islandWhite cabinetrySpanish-style architectural detailsRecessed lighting throughoutGranite countertopsHardwood flooring
- 29 days |
- 2,112 |
- 144 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Steven J Rotsart Jr DRE #01254025 619-461-5800,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260018051
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,828
- Total interior livable area: 1,828 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 3 Story
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 5794022100
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: SPRING VALLEY
Location
- Region: Spring Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $438/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $642,866
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$801,000
Estimated sales range
$761,000 - $841,000
Rent Zestimate®
$4,274/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Price change | $799,900-3%$438/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $824,900$451/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Listing removed | $824,900$451/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $824,900+46%$451/sqft |
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| 8/3/2018 | Sold | $565,000-0.5%$309/sqft |
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| 8/3/2018 | Pending sale | $567,999$311/sqft |
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| 7/13/2018 | Price change | $567,9990%$311/sqft |
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| 7/3/2018 | Price change | $568,000-2.4%$311/sqft |
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| 6/21/2018 | Listed for sale | $582,000+16.4%$318/sqft |
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| 6/26/2015 | Sold | $500,000+4.2%$274/sqft |
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| 5/9/2015 | Listed for sale | $480,000+50%$263/sqft |
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| 2/3/2014 | Listing removed | $320,000$175/sqft |
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| 12/12/2013 | Listed for sale | $320,000-4.5%$175/sqft |
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| 10/16/2013 | Sold | $335,000-19.1%$183/sqft |
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| 6/22/2012 | Sold | $413,963+21.8%$226/sqft |
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| 6/5/2008 | Sold | $340,000-13.9%$186/sqft |
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| 2/21/2008 | Sold | $395,100-35.2%$216/sqft |
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| 3/24/2006 | Sold | $610,000+210.4%$334/sqft |
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| 7/29/1999 | Sold | $196,500+26.8%$107/sqft |
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| 3/7/1996 | Sold | $155,000-8.8%$85/sqft |
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| 9/3/1993 | Sold | $170,000$93/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $642,866 +2% |
| 2025 | $8,187 +3.6% | $630,262 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,904 +3.1% | $617,905 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,665 +1.5% | $605,790 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,553 +1.1% | $593,913 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,469 +4% | $582,268 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,180 +9.8% | $576,299 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,539 -39.9% | $565,000 +7% |
| 2018 | $10,882 +1.4% | $528,130 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,729 +72.3% | $517,775 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,228 +45.7% | $507,624 +48.6% |
| 2015 | $4,276 +1.9% | $341,692 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,196 | $335,000 +28.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $260,100 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $255,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $255,000 -59.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $634,644 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $622,200 +178.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $223,482 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $219,101 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $214,806 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $210,870 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $206,737 +3.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $200,429 |
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Nearby schools
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- 6/10Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, And Math Academy At La PresaGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Monte Vista High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Sweetwater Springs Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
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