About this home

DUPLEX OPPORTUNITY + ADDITIONAL 400SQFT DETACHED STRUCTURE. NEM2.0 SOLAR - NEWER ROOF - EXTENSIVE RENO AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS. Not every duplex feels like somewhere you'd actually want to live. This thoughtfully updated, single-story La Mesa duplex sits on a corner 8,253-sqft lot - TWO separate 2-bedroom, 1-bath homes that are ~800 sqft each. Also included is a detached and oversized 2 car garage structure offering ADU and other possibilities! 4994 is completely turnkey with tasteful and modern finishes which can be delivered fully furnished. While in 4992, a long-term tenant of approximately 20 years would like to stay and currently pays market rent. Inside the owner-occupied main home, the upgrades are intentional with functionality and minimalism in mind. Large, brand new windows fills the space with light and frame the surrounding greenery, while two spacious bedrooms provide flexibility for sleeping, guests or a dedicated home office. Investment went well beyond the visible finishes and address much of the unglamorous work that often comes with owning an income property; New wood fencing throughout, roofing, NEM 2.0 solar + EV charging, exterior paint/stucco, fencing, hardscape, landscaping, lighting, 360o camera security, thorough plumbing and electrical updates, split AC units in every room and more! You can also enjoy a private driveway and generous 4+ car off-street parking that belongs to the property, a thoughtfully designed, low-maintenance xeriscaping and complete privacy. Equity play!

Facts and features

Schools

• Rolando Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.9 mi

  5

• La Mesa Arts Academy

  elementary · 5-8 · 1.0 mi

  9

• Grossmont High School

  high · 9-12 · 2.9 mi

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• Calvary Chapel La Mesa Christian

  elementary · K-8 · 0.1 mi

• St. Martin Of Tours Academy

  elementary · K-8 · 0.2 mi

• Christ Lutheran School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.5 mi

Price history

• Oct 5, 2026 · Price Changed$1,028,000
• Sep 5, 2026 · Listed$1,049,000
• Jul 8, 2022 · Sold$800,000
• May 10, 2022 · Listing Removed—
• May 5, 2022 · Listed$875,000
• Sep 30, 1998 · Sold$148,500

Tax history

• 2025$10,537 tax · $848,965 assessed
• 2024$10,294 tax · $832,320 assessed
• 2023$10,032 tax · $800,000 assessed
• 2022$3,225 tax · $219,350 assessed
• 2021$3,181 tax · $215,050 assessed
• 2020$3,144 tax · $212,846 assessed
• 2019$3,081 tax · $208,673 assessed
• 2018$3,006 tax · $204,583 assessed

Home value

$911,571

• Quantarium$911,571
• Collateral Analytics$867,000
• Cotality$941,700

Where it is