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Overview

No place like home! Lovingly maintained for two generations in highly desired Mount Helix. Like living in the country but minutes to shopping, downtown, beaches, and mountains. Large rooms, wood burning brick fireplace, original hardwood floors throughout, sliding glass doors, huge wrap around deck and covered patio for outdoor living and entertaining. Large, enclosed, private, and secluded backyard with tons of potential. Plenty of room to explore and play. Established landscaping with mature trees Seasonal creek down below with birds, bunnies, and other native wildlife. Lots of space on side and below for RVs, boats, trailers, and toys. Circular driveway. ADU possibilities for extend those relatives or rental. Outdoor exits from 2 bedrooms and living room to large wrap around deck for breakfast, lunch, or just basking in the sunlight and enjoying the view. Oversized 2 car garage with plenty of room for work shop and storage. Quick access to I-8, 94, and 125 freeways. 15 minutes to downtown and beaches, or 20 minute escape to mountains. Electrical and plumbing upgraded. No HOAs or Mello-Roos This special property is filled with warmth, character, and the promise of new memories to be made Perfect house for privacy or entertaining Priced below comps. Make an offer before it’s gone!! By Appoint Only. Do not disturb occupants. Yard, perimeter of house, and interior alarmed.

Address 10309 Challenge

La Mesa, CA 91941
Listing Status Closed
Sold Price $1,000,000
Asking Price $995,000
Original Listing $995,000 @ 2025-04-03
Property Condition Updated/Remodeled
Escrow Date 2025-04-07
Closing Date 2025-04-29
Off-Market Date 2025-04-29T10:53:01Z
Days on MLS
Ownership
Age Restriction 0
Property Type
Mello-Roos Fee None Listed
HOA Fee $0
HOA Features Foothills, Rural, Suburban
Rooms
Den, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Workshop
Square Footage Not Disclosed
Flooring See Remarks, Wood
Bedrooms 3
Full Bathrooms 2
Location
Directions Google
Market Area 91941 - La Mesa
Complex Calavo Gardens
School District Not Listed
Public Records
County San Diego
Assessor Parcel# 5010430100
Zoning R-1
Geographic Areas

Community College District: Grossmont-cuyamaca CC

Zip Code: 91941

Highway Locator

East of I-15

East of I-5

South of I-8

East of I-805

East of SR-163

South of SR-52

Ocean Distance 20.4 miles
Features
Year Built 1961
Laundry Location In Garage
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling None
Heating Central
Sewer/Septic Public Sewer
Fireplaces Living Room,Masonry,See Remarks,Wood Burning (1)
Security 24 Hour Security, Wired for Alarm System
Interior Features Balcony, Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan
Appliances No
Assessments Yes
Association No
Attached Garage Yes
Basement Finished, Unfinished, Utility
Below Grade Finished Area 0.00
Carport Spaces 0.00
Common Walls No Common Walls
Construction Materials Clapboard, Concrete, Drywall Walls, Frame, Lap Siding, Plaster, Stucco, Wood Siding
Cooling No
Entry Location front
Foundation Details Pillar/Post/Pier
Heating Yes
High School District Grossmont Union
Land Lease No
Laundry Yes
Levels One
Living Area Source Public Records
Living Area Units Square Feet
Lot Dimensions Source Public Records
Lot Features 0-1 Unit/Acre, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Yard
Lot Size Source Public Records
Lot Size Units Acres
Main Level Bathrooms 2
Main Level Bedrooms 3
New Construction No
Parking Yes
Patio Yes
Pool Private No
Property Attached No
Road Frontage Type Maintained, County Road
Road Surface Type Paved
Room Bathroom Features Shower, Shower in Tub, Bathtub
Sprinklers No
Tax Model
View Yes
Window Features Drapes, Screens, Stained Glass, Wood Frames
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Listing Source
Platform CRMLS
AOR Pacific Southwest
MLS Number PTP2502402
Courtesy of Mount Helix Realty
Listing Agent Bill Hoffman & Llona Carlson
Exterior
Style Single Family Residence
Material Not Listed
Lot Size 17,700 SF ~ 17,424 sf
Fencing See Remarks
Topography Not Listed
Roof Composition
Entry Steps 1
Swimming Pool None
Patio Covered, Deck, Patio, Patio Open, Porch, Front Porch, Rear Porch, See Remarks, Stone, Terrace, Wood, Wrap Around
Exclusive Yard 1
Parking
Boat
Circular Driveway
Direct Garage Access
Driveway
Asphalt
Driveway - Combination
Garage
Garage Faces Front
On Site
RV Access/Parking
RV Potential
Workshop in Garage
Total Spaces: 14.00
Garage Spaces: 2.00
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 - 12.00
View Creek/Stream, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, See Remarks