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  • Listed by: Century 21 Affiliated • Daniel Di Matteo • Contact: Daniel@DiMatteoGroup.com
    Price cut: $10K (7/1)
    $479,000

    4281 Lowell St Unit 23, La Mesa, CA 91941

    2beds
    938sqft
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    $3,453/mo
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    Condominium
    Built in 1978
    -- sqft lot
    $474,400 Zestimate®
    $511/sqft
    $293/mo HOA

    What's special

    Turn-key and thoughtfully updated, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath second-floor condo offers an excellent opportunity to own in a centrally located La Mesa community. The home features a bright and functional layout with spacious living and dining areas, plank flooring throughout the main living spaces, and large windows that bring in natural light with peaceful views of the surrounding greenery. The updated kitchen includes white shaker-style cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an adjoining dining area. Both bathrooms have been refreshed with granite counters, updated vanities, and clean modern finishes. The primary bedroom offers generous closet space and convenient en-suite bath access, while the second bedroom provides flexibility for guests, a home office, or additional living needs. Villa Elena offers a community pool, clubhouse, onsite laundry facilities, one assigned parking space, and HOA dues that include water, trash, and sewer. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, freeways, local parks, schools, the Boys & Girls Club, and Helix Charter High School, this move-in ready condo is a great option for a first-time buyer, investor, or anyone seeking value in the heart of La Mesa.
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    Listed by:

    Daniel Di Matteo DRE #01776960 Daniel@DiMatteoGroup.com,

    Century 21 Affiliated

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PTP2604448MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Down
      Heating
      • Radiant
      Cooling
      • Wall/Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Common Area
      Features
      • All Bedrooms Down
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      • Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 938 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Assigned
      • Uncovered spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: 2nd floor
      • Pool features: Community, Association
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Neighborhood
      • Park: Villa Elena
      Lot
      • Size: 1.06 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 4750703423
      • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Condo
      • Property subtype: Condominium
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Condition
      • Turnkey
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1978

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Pool
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Insurance, Pool, Trash
      • HOA fee: $293 monthly
      • HOA name: Villa Elena
      • HOA phone: 619-507-2585
      Location
      • Region: La Mesa

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $511/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $381,012
      • Annual tax amount: $4,506
      • Date on market: 6/10/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 53 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

        $474,400

        $451,000 - $498,000

        $3,037/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/1/2026Price change$479,000-2%$511/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #PTP2604448 Report a problem
        6/10/2026Listed for sale$489,000+38.9%$521/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #PTP2604448 Report a problem
        10/2/2020Sold$352,000+0.6%$375/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #200040175 Report a problem
        8/27/2020Pending sale$349,900$373/sqft
        Source: Ascent Real Estate, Inc #200040175 Report a problem
        8/21/2020Listed for sale$349,900+40%$373/sqft
        Source: Ascent Real Estate, Inc #200040175 Report a problem
        2/27/2017Sold$250,000+34.8%$267/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        11/28/2016Sold$185,500+88.3%$198/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        10/16/2000Sold$98,500$105/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,506 +2.7%$381,012 +2%
        2024$4,388 +3%$373,542 +2%
        2023$4,262 +1.2%$366,218 +2%
        2022$4,211 +1.3%$359,039 +2%
        2021$4,158 +36.1%$352,000 +32.7%
        2020$3,055 +2.5%$265,299 +2%
        2019$2,980 +1%$260,098 +2%
        2018$2,951 +32.6%$254,999 +37.6%
        2017$2,225 +48.9%$185,300 +47.8%
        2016$1,494 +0.7%$125,365 +1.5%
        2015$1,484 +2%$123,483 +2%
        2014$1,455 $121,065 +0.5%
        2013-- $120,519 +2%
        2012-- $118,157 +2%
        2011-- $115,841 +0.8%
        2010-- $114,976 -0.2%
        2009-- $115,250 +2%
        2008-- $112,991 +2%
        2007-- $110,777 +2%
        2006-- $108,605 +2%
        2005-- $106,477 +2%
        2004-- $104,391 +1.9%
        2003-- $102,479 +2%
        2002-- $100,470 +2%
        2001-- $98,500
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 91941

        Getting around

        74 / 100
        Very Walkable
        33 / 100
        Some Transit
        56 / 100
        Bikeable

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