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  • $699,000

    8245 Orchard Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

    1beds
    1,008sqft
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    $4,566/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1948
    5,227 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $693/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Opportunity meets location in the heart of La Mesa. Located just minutes from La Mesa Village, 8245 Orchard Ave offers a rare chance to own a property with both immediate charm and long-term upside. This 1-bedroom with option for a second bedroom home sits on a generously sized lot with potential for additional ADUs (buyer to verify), creating an exciting opportunity for investors, developers, or buyers looking to create future income potential. The home has been lovingly held in the same family for many years and offers a warm, inviting feel with endless possibilities to update, expand, or reimagine. The walkable location near shops, restaurants, coffee houses, and local events is a major draw, while the flexible zoning potential adds an additional layer of value rarely found at this price point. Whether you’re looking for an entry point into one of San Diego County’s most desirable communities, an investment opportunity, or a property with future development potential, this is a unique offering with multiple paths to add value. Great location. Long-term upside. Endless potential.
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    April Halvarson DRE #01347105 858-735-9715,

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    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260011176MLS LogoOriginating MLS: SDMLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 1
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air Unit
      Cooling
      • Central Forced Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Oven
      • Laundry: Electric, Gas
      Features
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: FP in Family Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,008
      • Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: None Known
      Features
      • Levels: 1 Story
      • Pool features: N/K
      • Fencing: Partial
      Lot
      • Size: 5,227 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 4941500800
      • Zoning: R-4:MULTIP
      • Zoning description: R-4:MULTIP

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Stucco
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Year built: 1948

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Sewer Connected
      • Water: Meter on Property

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: LA MESA
      Location
      • Region: La Mesa

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $693/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $56,532
      • Annual tax amount: $1,513
      • Date on market: 6/1/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $2,781/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/1/2026Pending sale$699,000$693/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260011176 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,513 +3.1%$56,532 +2%
        2024$1,468 +6.7%$55,424 +2%
        2023$1,376 +15.9%$54,338 +2%
        2022$1,187 +5.9%$53,273 +2%
        2021$1,121 +6.7%$52,229 +1%
        2020$1,051 +76.1%$51,695 +2%
        2019$597 -42.5%$50,682 +2%
        2018$1,038 +1.3%$49,689 +2%
        2017$1,025 +5.5%$48,716 +2%
        2016$971 +1.6%$47,761 +1.5%
        2015$956 +2%$47,044 +2%
        2014$936 $46,124 +0.5%
        2013-- $45,917 +2%
        2012-- $45,018 +2%
        2011-- $44,137 +0.8%
        2010-- $43,808 -0.2%
        2009-- $43,913 +2%
        2008-- $43,053 +2%
        2007-- $42,210 +2%
        2006-- $41,383 +2%
        2005-- $40,573 +2%
        2004-- $39,779 +1.9%
        2003-- $39,051 +2%
        2002-- $38,287 +2%
        2001-- $37,537
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 91942

        Getting around

        91 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        49 / 100
        Some Transit
        55 / 100
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