Welcome to this spacious, well-maintained 4-bed, 2.5-bath home located in La Mesa. Built in 1964 and situated on a 7,200 square foot lot, this single-story home offers 1,470 square feet of space designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. The functional floor plan features two generous living areas and large open kitchen with vaulted ceilings, granite counter-tops, island, and stainless steel appliances. The home also boasts newer paint, dual pane windows, a/c, and a fireplace. Outside, the expansive lot offers ample room to enjoy San Diego's year-round sunshine, with patio, and hot tub available for private relaxation or gatherings. The two-car garage offers plenty of storage, or parking spaces for 4+ cars including the driveway in front. Tucked into a convenient La Mesa neighborhood close to Lake Murray, Mission Trails, SDSU, La Mesa Village, coffee shops, dining, shopping, freeway, and nearby trolley access.
For sale
Price cut: $16K (7/15)
$949,000
5371 Swarthmore St, La Mesa, CA 91942
4beds
1,470sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$942,500 Zestimate®
$646/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two-car garageSingle-story homeExpansive lotNewer paintStainless steel appliancesFunctional floor planGranite counter-tops
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- 906 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Patrick Cohen DRE #01936110 818-634-3355,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Scott Marciniec DRE #02079410 858-789-1102,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260016867
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSLoading...
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
- Laundry: Electric, Gas
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,470
- Total interior livable area: 1,470 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Slab
- Pool features: N/K
- Spa features: Yes
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 4645702000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Stone Veneer
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Spa/Hot Tub
- Subdivision: LA MESA
Location
- Region: La Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $646/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $400,142
- Annual tax amount: $5,295
- Date on market: 7/10/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Estimated market value
$942,500
$895,000 - $990,000
$4,780/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Price change | $949,000-1.7%$646/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $965,000+211.3%$656/sqft |
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| 8/7/2009 | Sold | $310,000+0.4%$211/sqft |
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| 12/11/2008 | Sold | $308,700+37.2%$210/sqft |
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| 8/30/2001 | Sold | $225,000+38%$153/sqft |
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| 9/2/1998 | Sold | $163,000-10.6%$111/sqft |
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| 1/27/1998 | Sold | $182,368$124/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,295 +2.7% | $400,142 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,157 +3.1% | $392,297 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,003 +1.4% | $384,606 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,934 +1.2% | $377,066 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,874 +2.8% | $369,674 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,743 +14.5% | $365,885 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,141 -9.8% | $358,712 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,593 +1.9% | $351,679 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,509 +3.2% | $344,784 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,370 +0.5% | $338,024 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,347 +2.3% | $332,947 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,248 | $326,426 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $324,951 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $318,580 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $312,334 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $310,000 -7.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $335,000 +32.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $253,050 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $248,089 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $243,225 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $238,457 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $233,783 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $229,499 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $225,000 +32.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $169,583 |
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Neighborhood: 91942
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Maryland Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Parkway Sports and Health Science AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 7/10Grossmont High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
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