Welcome to 7521 Sturgess Ave – A beautifully updated 1940s bungalow in the heart of La Mesa, featuring a massive detached garage perfect for indoor/outdoor living, hobbies, or future ADU potential! This 2 bed, 1 bath home blends classic charm with modern upgrades and thoughtful design throughout. Step up to a private front yard and covered porch ideal for morning coffee. Inside, enjoy abundant natural light, refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, and a custom built-in electric fireplace—perfect for cozy evenings. The open kitchen is a dream with quartz counters, stainless appliances, new electrical, and ample storage—ideal for hosting and entertaining. Stay comfortable year-round with 3 newer mini-split A/C units, a tankless water heater, remodeled bathroom, new roof, and paid solar. Now, back to that incredible garage: oversized with open-beam ceilings, full electrical, water access, washer/dryer, and built-in workbench. Whether you're into car projects, want a mancave, hobby space, workshop, party zone, or plan to host guests—it’s ready for it all. A rare, flexible space with true potential. Just minutes from La Mesa Village, local schools, and quick freeway access, this turnkey gem has it all!
Sold for $710,000
$710,000
7521 Sturgess Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
2beds
744sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$721,600 Zestimate®
$954/sqft
$2,420 Estimated rent
Home value
$721,600
$664,000 - $787,000
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Listed by:
Steven T Nguyen DRE #02113360 407-970-5988,
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Bought with:
Gil Meza, DRE #01958965
HomeSmart Realty West
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250035101
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall/Gravity
Cooling
- Wall/Window
Appliances
- Included: Other/Remarks
- Laundry: Gas
Features
- Ceiling Fan, Crown Moldings, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Kitchen Open to Family Rm
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 744
- Total interior livable area: 744 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 4696300300
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other/Remarks
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: LA MESA
Location
- Region: La Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $954/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $463,646
- Annual tax amount: $6,403
- Date on market: 8/1/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2025 | Sold | $710,000-2.1%$954/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #250035101 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Pending sale | $725,000$974/sqft |
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| 8/27/2025 | Price change | $725,000-3.3%$974/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $750,000+86.3%$1,008/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #250035101 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2017 | Sold | $402,500-6.2%$541/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2016 | Listed for sale | $429,000+15.9%$577/sqft |
Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty #160063893 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2006 | Sold | $370,000+19.4%$497/sqft |
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| 8/28/2003 | Sold | $310,000+167.2%$417/sqft |
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| 3/29/1994 | Sold | $116,000$156/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,403 +3.6% | $463,646 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,181 +4.2% | $454,556 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,934 +2.2% | $445,644 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,809 +2.6% | $436,907 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,663 +4.3% | $428,341 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,429 +10.9% | $423,950 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,894 -6.5% | $415,638 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,233 +16.9% | $407,490 +16.4% |
| 2017 | $4,478 +1.9% | $350,000 |
| 2016 | $4,395 +10.9% | $350,000 +12.9% |
| 2015 | $3,963 +14.4% | $310,000 +14.8% |
| 2014 | $3,465 | $270,000 +21.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $223,000 +2.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $217,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $217,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $217,000 -9.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $240,000 -36.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $377,400 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $370,000 +14.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $322,524 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $316,200 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $310,000 +132% |
| 2003 | -- | $133,648 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $131,028 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $128,460 |
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Neighborhood: 91941
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10La Mesa Dale Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10La Mesa Arts AcademyGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Mount Miguel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
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