4178 S Tropico Dr , La Mesa, CA 91941
$1,850,000
Est. Payment: $10,091.19/mo
5 Bed
4 Bath
3942 Sqft
0.47 Acres
Status: Active | Days on site: 2
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House Description

MOUNT HELIX DREAM HOME — 5 BEDROOMS, 2 BONUS ROOMS, VIEWS, POOL & PARKING FOR 12+! Rarely does a property offer this much space and versatility. Situated on approximately ½ acre with nearly 4,000 sq. ft., this home is ideal for multigenerational living, extended family, entertaining, or simply having room for everyone. Featuring upstairs and downstairs living with two full kitchens, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy breathtaking views from nearly every window and the expansive viewing deck, plus a view of the iconic Mount Helix Cross from the front yard. A gated driveway accommodates up to 8 cars & a 4-car garage and workshop—an extraordinary amount of parking and storage. Workshop equipment conveys, including a second refrigerator, large freezer, air compressor and grinder. The paid-off solar system is another major advantage, with SDG&E averaging approximately $340 per year. Recent improvements include new interior and exterior paint and all-new plumbing. Outside, enjoy the Pebble Tec swimming pool, multiple open areas, mature landscaping, an impressive collection of fruit trees, including avocados and space for an ADU (buyer to verify) Additional highlights include two gas fireplaces, huge pantry, downstairs washer/dryer with additional upstairs hookup, pressurized sprinkler system, stunning new custom front door, and solar-powered motion/flood lighting. A truly rare Mount Helix opportunity combining exceptional space, privacy, views, parking, solar, pool, and multigenerational flexibility. This is the one you’ve been waiting for!

Highlights

Listed by Angela Montoya , 858-232-5818 HomeSmart Realty West , 619-255-9600. CRMLS/Multi-Regional MLS mls logo

Property Type

Residential

Lot/Acreage
0.47

Year Built

1941

County

San Diego

Area

91941 - La Mesa

Neighborhood

Mount Helix

Listing ID

260021906SD

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Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
  • ▪ Bedrooms:5
  • ▪ Bathrooms:4
  • ▪ Full Bathrooms:3
  • ▪ 1/2 Bathrooms:1
Appliances:Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
Air Cond:Central Air
Fireplaces:Living Room,Primary Bedroom
Other:
  • ▪ Additional:Workshop
Water:Public

Exterior Features

Lot:No Land Lease
Lot Dimensions:143 X 174
Garage Capacity:12
Roof:Spanish Tile
Others:
  • ▪ Additional:Has ADU
Parking Features:Driveway
Principal Interest
$10,091
Taxes
$1,179

Home Price

$1,850,000

Loan Details

30 yrs
7.245%

Down Payment

20%
$370,000
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Monthly Price:
$10,091.19

Principal

Taxes

Principal Taxes HOA Total
Monthly $10,091.19 $1,179.38 $0.00 $11,270.57
Yearly $121,094.28 $14,152.50 $0.00 $135,246.78
Total $3,632,828.48 $424,575.00 $0.00 $4,057,403.48

Today's Rates

30 Year

7.25%

20 Year

7.27%

15 Year

6.6%

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