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Sold for $955,000
  • $955,000

    8787 Washington Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

    3beds
    1,268sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1942
    8,276 Square Feet Lot
    $967,000 Zestimate®
    $753/sqft
    $3,874 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $967,000

    $890,000 - $1.05M

    $3,874/mo

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    What's special

    First time on the market in over 40 years! Charming California Bungalow sits on a large lot with over 8,000 sqft and alley access located within minutes of Historic downtown La Mesa, shopping & transportation. Potential income opportunity with the detached ADU or use as a mother in-law suite. Single stall garage has separate secondary laundry hook-ups for anyone using the ADU. Property has a 2bd/1ba single-family residence and a detached Studio & bath with separate private entrance. The home & ADU have been updated on the interior and exterior. Features updated kitchen, bathroom, hardwood floors & recessed lighting throughout. Detached 3 car garage located at the back of the lot with access to the alley and La Mesa Blvd. Updates include- 2022- New Roof on the house and ADU, which included all new plywood deck. New fence between the house and ADU. Pavers, firepit, and DG in rear yard. Concrete slab and retaining wall in alley, Kitchen updated. 2020 & 2021- New Bayview Windows in the house and garage. 2021- New whole home water filter system installed. Front concrete walkway poured, and slabs poured in rear-yard. 2019- All three buildings had the old siding removed, new stucco, new gutters & installed wall and ceiling insulation in the house and ADU. 2018- Garage roof replaced. ADU- New shower, flooring, exhaust fan and subpanel replaced. 2017- Rear yard sprinkler system installed. 2015- Front fence installed and all front yard grass was replaced with drought tolerant landscaping. See Supplemental for zoning improvement allowables. Zoning allows for 5 units and possibly up to 2 ADU’s in addition to the 5 units. There is a 20’ height limit and the max allowed is 40% of the site, which is approximately 6,744 sqft of the total area. Dividing that by 5 units, each unit could be approximately 1,348 sqft.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Cheryl Gleghorn DRE #01928674 619-589-8224,

    Coldwell Banker West

    Bought with:

    Pinky Sengsouriya, DRE #02161835

    ShoppingSDHouses

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250027880MLS LogoOriginating MLS: SDMLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
    Cooling
    • Central Forced Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Gas Cooking, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Washer, Water Filtration, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Electric
    Features
    • Bathtub, Ceiling Fan, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet(s), Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower in Tub
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl Tile, Wood
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: FP in Family Room, Wood
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,268
    • Total interior livable area: 1,268 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 5
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
    • Garage spaces: 3
    Features
    • Levels: 1 Story
    • Patio & porch: Slab
    • Pool features: N/K
    • Spa features: N/K
    • Fencing: Full,Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 8,276 Square Feet
    Details
    • Additional structures: Detached
    • Parcel number: 4942130500
    • Zoning: R1
    • Zoning description: R1

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Craftsman/Bungalow,Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled
    • Year built: 1942

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
    • Water: Meter on Property, Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: N/K
    • Subdivision: LA MESA
    Location
    • Region: La Mesa

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $753/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $207,140
    • Annual tax amount: $3,028
    • Date on market: 5/18/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
    • Electric utility on property: Yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/23/2025Sold$955,000+0.5%$753/sqft
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    7/16/2025Pending sale$950,000$749/sqft
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    5/29/2025Price change$950,000-4.8%$749/sqft
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    5/18/2025Listed for sale$997,900+200.6%$787/sqft
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    11/16/2022Listing removed--
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    11/2/2022Listed for rent$3,000+162%$2/sqft
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    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/28/2017Listing removed$1,145+9.6%$1/sqft
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    6/27/2017Listed for rent$1,045$1/sqft
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    12/2/2016Sold$332,000$262/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,028 +2.3%$207,140 +2%
    2024$2,959 +2%$203,080 +2%
    2023$2,902 +1.4%$199,099 +2%
    2022$2,862 +3.7%$195,196 +2%
    2021$2,760 +4%$191,369 +1%
    2020$2,654 +26.2%$189,408 +2%
    2019$2,104 -16.4%$185,696 +2%
    2018$2,517 +2.7%$182,056 +2%
    2017$2,451 -0.4%$178,487 +2%
    2016$2,460 +0.7%$174,989 +1.5%
    2015$2,444 +2%$172,361 +2%
    2014$2,396 $168,986 +0.5%
    2013-- $168,223 +2%
    2012-- $164,926 +2%
    2011-- $161,693 +0.8%
    2010-- $160,485 -0.2%
    2009-- $160,867 +2%
    2008-- $157,713 +2%
    2007-- $154,622 +2%
    2006-- $151,591 +2%
    2005-- $148,619 +2%
    2004-- $145,706 +1.9%
    2003-- $143,036 +2%
    2002-- $140,232 +2%
    2001-- $137,483
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 91942

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: La Mesa Spring Valley School Dis

    Source: SDMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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