Light-filled, well-appointed, and full of potential—this three-bedroom, two-bath home sits on an approximately quarter-acre lot in a highly desirable La Mesa neighborhood. The inviting layout offers comfortable everyday living with a cozy fireplace in the main living space, dual-pane windows, recessed lighting throughout, and well appointed primary bedroom. The kitchen and bathrooms feature tasteful finishes and stainless-steel appliances, blending modern updates with timeless appeal. Outside, the expansive lot includes mature trees, space for outdoor living, potential RV parking, and excellent flexibility for future use, including the possibility of an ADU. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and local amenities, this home offers a rare combination of space, comfort, and long-term opportunity in a central La Mesa location.
Sold for $941,875
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$941,875
5847 Amarillo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
3beds
1,150sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
-- sqft lot
$943,500 Zestimate®
$819/sqft
$3,706 Estimated rent
Home value
$943,500
$868,000 - $1.02M
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Mature treesWell appointed primary bedroomInviting layoutExpansive lotThree-bedroom two-bath homeRecessed lighting throughoutApproximately quarter-acre lot
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Listed by:
John H Selby DRE #01772626 619-251-0979,
Compass
Bought with:
Kyle Souza, DRE #01506738
Keller Williams Realty
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260007740
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- N/K
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,150
- Total interior livable area: 1,150 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: None Known
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Patio & porch: Porch - Front, Porch - Rear
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Partial
Details
- Parcel number: 4901930300
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: OUT OF AREA
Location
- Region: La Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $819/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $970,997
- Annual tax amount: $12,231
- Date on market: 3/25/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Sold | $941,875+2.5%$819/sqft |
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| 4/9/2026 | Pending sale | $919,000$799/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $919,000+0.4%$799/sqft |
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| 4/1/2022 | Sold | $915,000+22%$796/sqft |
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| 3/3/2022 | Pending sale | $750,000$652/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PTP2200513 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $750,000+117.4%$652/sqft |
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| 7/19/2016 | Sold | $345,000-1.4%$300/sqft |
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| 7/6/2016 | Price change | $350,000-12.5%$304/sqft |
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| 7/5/2016 | Pending sale | $399,900$348/sqft |
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| 7/5/2016 | Listed for sale | $399,900$348/sqft |
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| 6/1/2016 | Listing removed | $399,900$348/sqft |
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| 5/14/2016 | Listed for sale | $399,900$348/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,231 +7.5% | $970,997 +6.5% |
| 2024 | $11,383 +13% | $912,000 +12.9% |
| 2023 | $10,070 +90.9% | $808,000 +101.3% |
| 2022 | $5,276 +2.6% | $401,364 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,141 +1.1% | $393,495 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,084 +13.1% | $389,461 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,496 -10.3% | $381,826 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,012 +0.6% | $374,340 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,983 +300.5% | $367,000 +607.7% |
| 2016 | $1,244 +9.9% | $51,860 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,132 +5.1% | $51,082 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,077 | $50,083 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $49,858 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $48,882 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $47,925 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $47,568 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $47,682 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $46,748 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $45,833 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $44,935 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $44,055 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $43,192 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $42,401 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $41,571 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $40,756 |
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Neighborhood: 91942
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- 6/10Murray Manor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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- 7/10Grossmont High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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