Substantial $47k Price Improvement (07/14)! Absolutely breathtaking Mt. Helix single-level oasis situated on a prime, well-manicured corner-lot. Every inch of this home is optimized for entertaining family and friends. Extensive 2025 upgrades include new interior/exterior paint, newly updated bathrooms, new lighting, newly installed turf and landscaping, as well as newer White Oak flooring, HVAC, solar and a completely refinished pool with an expanded spa. Chef's kitchen with high end appliances, dine-in island, coffee/appliance bar and walk-in pantry. Kitchen and primary suite lead you outside to a large California covered patio with plumbed gas BBQ and mounted TV, providing seamless indoor/outdoor living. Continue on the completely remodeled pool that can happily accommodate sizable family gatherings and events. Backyard enjoys total privacy, and is fully fenced for pets and children. Serene drought resistant landscaping throughout. Remarkable pride of ownership and attention to detail at every turn. This is completely turn-key resort style living at a price point that you never knew was possible. Don't miss it!
Sold for $1,085,000
$1,085,000
9514 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
3beds
1,572sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$1,102,900 Zestimate®
$690/sqft
$4,251 Estimated rent
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Remodeled poolDine-in islandCompletely refinished poolTotal privacyWhite oak flooringNewly updated bathroomsDrought resistant landscaping
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Listed by:
Lee Shaprut DRE #01950393 858-888-5251,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with:
Carson P Trujillo, DRE #01974818
Whitewater CRE Inc
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250030984
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Floor Furnace
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, 6 Burner Stove, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Freezer, Gas Oven, Grill, Ice Maker, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Gas Cooking
- Laundry: Gas
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,572
- Total interior livable area: 1,572 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Pool features: Below Ground, Private, Heated with Gas
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private w/Pool
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 4954401000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: MOUNT HELIX
Location
- Region: La Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $690/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $723,652
- Annual tax amount: $9,250
- Date on market: 6/18/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2025 | Sold | $1,085,000-5.6%$690/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Pending sale | $1,149,000$731/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Price change | $1,149,000-3.8%$731/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+87.9%$760/sqft |
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| 1/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/9/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,999$4/sqft |
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| 9/17/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/27/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,999$4/sqft |
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| 7/3/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/13/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,999-14.3%$4/sqft |
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| 11/14/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/16/2022 | Listed for rent | $6,999+40%$4/sqft |
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| 2/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/15/2020 | Listing removed | $4,999$3/sqft |
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| 8/11/2020 | Listed for rent | $4,999$3/sqft |
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| 8/15/2017 | Sold | $636,000+1%$405/sqft |
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| 7/28/2017 | Pending sale | $630,000$401/sqft |
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| 7/20/2017 | Listed for sale | $630,000+6.1%$401/sqft |
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| 3/30/2016 | Sold | $594,000+8%$378/sqft |
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| 2/20/2013 | Sold | $550,000$350/sqft |
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| 1/19/2013 | Listed for sale | $550,000$350/sqft |
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| 10/1/2010 | Sold | $550,000-2.7%$350/sqft |
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| 7/31/2010 | Listed for sale | $565,000+146.7%$359/sqft |
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| 7/17/1998 | Sold | $229,000+27.2%$146/sqft |
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| 3/27/1995 | Sold | $180,000$115/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,250 +3.5% | $723,652 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,939 +3.1% | $709,464 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,669 +1.4% | $695,554 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,545 +1.2% | $681,916 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,448 +4% | $668,546 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,123 +8.2% | $661,692 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,508 -3.7% | $648,719 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,795 +4.8% | $636,000 +5% |
| 2017 | $7,439 +8.6% | $605,880 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $6,848 +0.7% | $572,128 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,801 +2% | $563,535 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,670 | $552,497 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $550,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $550,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $550,000 +83.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $299,278 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $299,990 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $294,109 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $288,343 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $282,691 +9.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $257,549 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $252,500 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $247,873 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $243,014 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $238,250 |
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Neighborhood: 91941
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