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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!
| Address |
4178 S Tropico Dr
La Mesa, CA 91941 |
| Listing Status | ACTIVE |
| Asking Price | $1,850,000 |
| On Market Date | $1,850,000 @ Oct 2, 2026 |
| Square Footage | 3942 sf |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Full Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Bathrooms Total Integer | 4 |
| Beds | 5 |
| Est SF | 3,942 |
| Full Bathrooms | 3 |
| Laundry YN | 1 |
| Living Area Source | Appraiser |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 0 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 0 |
| Half Bathrooms | 1 |
| Rooms Total | 0 |
| Serchbl Rms | Workshop |
| Tot Bds | 0 |
| Addr Drctn | S |
| Address | 4178 S Tropico Dr |
| Addr Number | 4178 |
| Addr Street | Tropico Dr |
| Add Srch Num | 4178 |
| City | La Mesa |
| Cmplx | Mount Helix |
| Dir | From I-8 take Jackson Dr , to Lemon Ave, South on Bancroft Dr South to Tropico Dr Use Google Maps Cross Street: Bancroft Dr. |
| Geo Latitude | 32.75574254 |
| Geo Longitude | -116.99552793 |
| Geo Match Code | 0 |
| Geo Matched Method | 0 |
| Geo Quality | 0 |
| Geo Subdivision | Mount Helix |
| Geo Zoom Level | 0 |
| Market Area | 91941 - La Mesa |
| Neighborhd | Mount Helix |
| State | CA |
| Waterfront YN | No |
| Zip | 91941 |
| Assessments YN | 0 |
| Association Dues 2 | 0 |
| Association Fee2 | 0 |
| Association YN | 0 |
| HOA Fee | $0.00 |
| Electric Expense | 0 |
| Fuel Expense | 0 |
| Gross Income | 0 |
| Insurance Expense | 0 |
| Land Lease YN | No |
| Lease Amount | 0 |
| Maintenance Expense | 0 |
| Manager Expense | 0 |
| Net Operating Income | 0 |
| Other Expense | 0 |
| Professional Management Expense | 0 |
| Tax Annual Amount | $0.00 |
| Tax Year | 0 |
| Trash Expense | 0 |
| Water Sewer Expense | 0 |
| Seller Consider Concession YN | 0 |
| Concessions Amount | 0 |
| Sold Price | 0 |
| Architectural Style | See Remarks |
| Lot SFApx | 20486.00 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.4703 |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Sz | 143 X 174 |
| Patio YN | 0 |
| Pool | In Ground |
| Pool Private YN | 0 |
| Property Attached YN | No |
| Roof | Spanish Tile |
| Spa | 0 |
| Style | Single Family Residence |
| Total Stories | 2 |
| Lot Size Area | 20486 |
| Horse YN | No |
| Attached Garage YN | No |
| Carport Spaces | 0 |
| Number Remotes | 0 |
| Parking Features | Driveway |
| Parking Garage Spaces | 4 |
| Parking Non Garage | 8.00 |
| Parking Total | 12 |
| Parking YN | 1 |
| Garage YN | No |
| Carport YN | No |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 0 |
| Basement YN | No |
| Additional Parcels YN | No |
| Appliances | Electric Oven,Electric Cooktop |
| Appliances YN | 1 |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Cooling YN | 1 |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| FP | Primary Bedroom,Living Room |
| Heat Eqpmnt | Electric,Forced Air,Solar |
| Heating YN | 1 |
| Keyword | 0 |
| Landry Lctn | Individual Room,Electric Dryer Hookup,See Remarks |
| Levels | Two |
| New Construction YN | No |
| Number Of Units Total | 0 |
| Sprinklers YN | 0 |
| View YN | 0 |
| Water | Public |
| Well Depth | 0 |
| Well Gallons Per Minute | 0 |
| Well Pump Horsepower | 0 |
| Well Report YN | 0 |
| Yr Blt | 1,941 |
| Assoc ID | San Diego |
| LA1 First Nm | Angela |
| LA1 Last Nam | Montoya |
| Timeline | Notes |
|---|---|
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| County | San Diego |
| Assessor Parcel# | 5003501700 |
| Geographic Areas |
Airport Compatibility Zone: Montgomery Field |
| 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 | 11.5 miles |
| Platform | CRMLS |
| AOR | San Diego |
| MLS Number | 260021906SD |
| Courtesy of | |
| Listing Agent | Angela Montoya |
https://www.californiatophomes.com/260021906SD
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