Live Off the Grid at the Base of Mt. Helix! Welcome to 3918 Calavo Dr—where sustainability meets comfort on over half an acre of opportunity. This unique property features a rare 15kW Tesla Solar Roof paired with 3 Tesla home batteries, giving you the freedom to live off the grid while having zero electrical costs. Between the 15Kw solar roof and 45Kw battery system, up to $5,000 a year in electrical credits. Inside, you'll find 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths across 1,772 square feet, freshly painted inside and out with beautiful hardwood floors throughout. The original garage has been thoughtfully converted into an extra-large primary suite, adding flexibility and functionality to the home. The expansive backyard offers 1,000+ sq ft of outdoor living space - ideal for entertaining, with plenty of room for RVs, boats, or future additions like a detached garage or ADU. Nestled at the base of Mt. Helix in the desirable Mt. Helix Rancho neighborhood, this property offers privacy, power, and endless potential.
Sold for $970,000
$970,000
3918 Calavo Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
3beds
1,772sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.51 Acres Lot
$980,400 Zestimate®
$547/sqft
$4,706 Estimated rent
Home value
$980,400
$902,000 - $1.07M
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Expansive backyardOver half an acreOutdoor living spaceBeautiful hardwood floorsExtra-large primary suite
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Listed by:
Charles N Wheeler DRE #01969256 267-242-7565,
Redfin Corporation
Bought with:
Andres Santana Blasco, DRE #02119232
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Nathaly Vera, DRE #02182731
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Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250039839
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Shed(s), Electric Stove, Electric Cooking
- Laundry: Gas, Washer Hookup
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,772
- Total interior livable area: 1,772 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: None Known
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Gate,Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 5012310300
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood
- Roof: Other/Remarks
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Available, Meter on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: LA MESA
Location
- Region: La Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $547/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $810,378
- Annual tax amount: $9,617
- Date on market: 9/25/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Sold | $970,000-1.5%$547/sqft |
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| 10/5/2025 | Pending sale | $985,000$556/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $985,000-1.3%$556/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Listing removed | $998,000$563/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $998,000+66.6%$563/sqft |
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| 6/18/2018 | Listing removed | $599,000$338/sqft |
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| 6/6/2018 | Price change | $599,000-2.6%$338/sqft |
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| 5/26/2018 | Listed for sale | $615,000$347/sqft |
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| 5/26/2018 | Pending sale | $615,000$347/sqft |
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| 5/19/2018 | Price change | $615,000-1.6%$347/sqft |
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| 5/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $625,000+9.6%$353/sqft |
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| 4/29/2004 | Sold | $570,000+31%$322/sqft |
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| 9/4/2003 | Sold | $435,000$245/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,617 +2.7% | $810,378 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,368 +2.9% | $794,489 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,102 +2.1% | $778,912 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,915 +8.3% | $763,640 +9.1% |
| 2021 | $8,230 +10.6% | $700,000 +7.7% |
| 2020 | $7,444 +5.8% | $650,000 +5.7% |
| 2019 | $7,037 +12.4% | $615,000 +12.8% |
| 2018 | $6,261 +14.2% | $545,000 +14.7% |
| 2017 | $5,481 +7% | $475,000 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $5,121 -0.8% | $450,000 |
| 2015 | $5,162 +0.1% | $450,000 |
| 2014 | $5,159 | $450,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $450,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $450,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $450,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $450,000 -10% |
| 2009 | -- | $500,000 -19% |
| 2008 | -- | $616,984 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $604,887 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $593,028 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $581,400 +33.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $435,000 +18.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $367,200 +213.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $117,034 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $114,740 |
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Neighborhood: 91941
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Casa De Oro Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Spring Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Monte Vista High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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