For Sale at La Mesa: 10735 QUEEN AVENUE, La Mesa, CA 91941. 2-bedroom 1.5-bath, 1431 sf, 1934 Mt Helix Calavo Gardens Unit 2 $1,149,000 begin new search
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Overview

1934 Spanish Revival Mt. Helix view home privately set behind a walled courtyard entry. Living room, dining area, kitchen, and primary bedroom capture sweeping mountain and countryside views. Features include hardwood floors, arched doorways, tilework, skylights, beamed living room, arched gas fireplace, updated kitchen, new energy-efficient windows, smart thermostat, A/C, brand-new pool, mature landscaping, fruit trees, ample parking, and dry basement with sauna. See Supplement. The setting and architecture of this property reflect an earlier chapter of Mt. Helix history. In the 1920s and 1930s, the Mt. Helix/Calavo Gardens area developed as a distinctive rural-suburban hillside community known for generous homesites, avocado and citrus groves, privacy, and Mediterranean-inspired residences. Homes from this period were often designed to respond to the natural terrain, with courtyards, garden spaces, arched forms, tile details, and indoor-outdoor connections suited to Southern California’s climate. Built in 1934, this Spanish Revival-style residence carries that Old California character forward while offering meaningful modern updates. Its elevated, sloped lot is central to the home’s appeal. The living room, dining area, kitchen, and primary bedroom are all oriented toward sweeping mountain and countryside views, allowing the setting to be experienced from the home’s main daily living spaces rather than only from the exterior grounds. Large new energy-efficient vinyl windows enhance this view orientation and bring abundant natural light into the interior. The beamed living room, arched gas fireplace, original hardwood floors, arched openings, detailed tilework, and skylights contribute to the period character, while the updated kitchen with stone counters and newer stainless appliances provides present-day function. The formal dining area features a bay window, and the primary suite includes mountain outlooks, a private view deck, and custom closet built-ins. Outdoor areas continue the home’s Spanish Revival feel and Mt. Helix lifestyle. A walled courtyard entry creates privacy from the street, while the private front patio, vine-covered arbor, mature landscaping, fruit trees, added trees, and irrigation improvements create a layered garden setting. The brand-new pool and surrounding outdoor spaces provide areas for relaxing, dining, and entertaining while preserving the property’s quiet hillside character. Additional improvements and features include heating and air conditioning, smart thermostat, skylights in the kitchen and bath areas, ample gated and off-street parking, and a large dry basement with storage and sauna. The lot may offer flexibility for future improvements or expansion, subject to buyer investigation and applicable requirements. With its 1934 construction, Spanish Revival details, elevated view orientation, private courtyard approach, newer pool, and mature landscape setting, this property offers a rare combination of architectural character, privacy, views, and livability in one of La Mesa’s most established hillside neighborhoods.

Address 10735 QUEEN AVENUE

La Mesa, CA 91941
Listing Status Active
Asking Price $1,149,000
On Market Date $1,149,000 @ 2026-06-08
Listed / On-Market Entered 2026-06-08T05:34:23Z
Original Entry 2026-06-08T05:28:16Z
Property Condition Updated/Remodeled
Rooms
Sauna, Primary Bedroom, Entry, Laundry, See Remarks, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom
Square Footage 1431 sf
Flooring Wood
Bedrooms 2
Full Bathrooms 1
Half Baths 1
Location
Directions From Avocado Blvd, turn onto Queen Ave and continue property on the Left. Convenient parking at the front. 1271-F3. Cross Street: Avocado.
Market Area 91941 - La Mesa
Neighborhood Mt Helix Calavo Gardens Unit 2
Complex La Mesa
School District Not Listed
Ownership
Age Restriction 0
Property Type
Mello-Roos Fee $0
HOA Fee $0
Public Records
County San Diego
Assessor Parcel# 4972041400
Zoning R1
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

Ocean Distance 13.3 miles
Exterior
Style Single Family Residence
Material Not Listed
Lot Size 112x197x56x201 ~ 15,800 sf
Fencing Masonry,Chain Link
Topography Not Listed
Roof Spanish Tile
Swimming Pool In Ground, Fenced, Filtered, Private, Pool Cover
Exclusive Yard 1
Parking
Concrete
Off Street
Gated
Side by Side
Parking Space
Total Spaces: 5
Garage Spaces: 0
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 - 5.00
View Mountain(s), Pool, Panoramic
Features
Year Built 1934 (source: Assessor)
Laundry Location Gas Dryer Hookup,Individual Room,Electric Dryer Hookup
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling Central Air
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Fireplaces Living Room (1)
Security Smoke Detector(s)
Additional Parcels No
Appliances Yes
Assessments No
Association No
Association Fee 2 0
Attached Garage No
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Carport Spaces 0
Construction Materials Stucco
Cooling Yes
Eating Area Dining Room, See Remarks
Heating Yes
Land Lease No
Laundry Yes
Levels One
Living Area Source Assessor
Lot Size Source Assessor
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Main Level Bathrooms 0
Main Level Bedrooms 0
New Construction No
Number Of Units Total 0
Number Remotes 0
Parking Yes
Patio No
Pool Private Yes
Property Attached No
Sprinklers No
View Yes
Well Depth 0
Well Gallons Per Minute 0
Well Pump Horsepower 0
Well Report No
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Property Tax estimate of 1% of listing price does not include local voter-approved bonds/assessments, supplemental taxes for new construction or ownership changes, extra local fees, etc.
Listing Source
Platform CRMLS
AOR San Diego
MLS Number 260013796SD
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker West
Listing Agent Chris Schell