SOLD DEC 17, 2025

Off market dec 2025 for $1.1M

$1,457,736

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,765/mo

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2,320

sq ft

4578 Shade Rd, La Mesa, CA 91941

About this home

SIGNIFICANT FINAL PRICE REDUCTION -- Stunning home RARELY AVAILABLE with luxury, private, attached guest house! Welcome to this peaceful and private retreat tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after Mt. Helix area within the prestigious Helix Knolls Estates. Surrounded by lush, mature landscaping, this exceptional property offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and versatility. Step inside to soaring vaulted ceilings and rich wood flooring that create a warm, inviting atmosphere, truly an entertainer's dream. The heart of the home is a chef’s kitchen featuring premium Bosch appliances, custom cabinetry, and a generous workspace, designed to inspire culinary creativity. A standout feature of this property is the attached luxury guest house, thoughtfully designed with a kitchen, private bathroom, and separate entrance. This high-end unit also includes its own designated parking and private outdoor space, offering ideal privacy and independence for extended family, guests, or renters. Whether used for multi-generational living, a private guest house, or instant rental income, this thoughtfully planned space adds incredible value to the home. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee on the patio or enjoying a quiet evening by the fire, this home offers the ultimate Southern California indoor-outdoor lifestyle. This is a rare opportunity to own a versatile, upscale property in one of La Mesa’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

0.58 acresLot Size

$628Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by GG Karavas •DRE #02076040 • Hunter & Maddox Intl. Inc.

•619-925-1485 (agent)

•ggrealestategirl@gmail.com (agent)

Bought with Candace Poucher •DRE #01380185 • RE/MAX Connections

•858-688-3562 (agent)

•candacepoucher@gmail.com (agent)

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•Source:SDMLS #250041182

Redfin Estimate

$1,457,736

$259K since sold in December 2025$32K since September

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This home's estimate is 8.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.34M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$1,590,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,736 sq ft
4568 Shade Rd, La Mesa, CA 91941
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$1,500,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,273 sq ft
4222 Helix Del Sur, La Mesa, CA 91941
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,165,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,916 sq ft
10562 Queen Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,345,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,316 sq ft
4605 Mayapan, La Mesa, CA 91941
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$1,230,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,858 sq ft
4543 Peak Ct, La Mesa, CA 91941
SOLD DEC 8, 2025
$1,225,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,171 sq ft
4620 Panchoy Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941

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$438,113

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$4,054/mo

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Market trends in 91941, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.0%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$417 MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

5 days MoM

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8 MoM

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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,599,000
6 beds3.5 baths3,062 sq ft
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$1,389,000
6 beds4 baths1,970 sq ft
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$2,150,000
3 beds3 baths3,035 sq ft
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$1,350,000
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Nice original Mt. Helix home. Ranch home with vaulted ceilings. Three smaller bedrooms down the hall. Kitchen has newer appliances. Large living room with door to well maintained backyard. Also has a separate family/rec room off the kitchen. Very...
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Sale history for 4578 Shade Rd

Date

Event

Price

SDMLS #250041182

Dec 17, 2025

Sold

$1,199,000

$517/sq ft

Nov 21, 2025

Pending

—

Nov 20, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Nov 12, 2025

Price Changed

$1,199,000

$517/sq ft

Oct 30, 2025

Price Changed

$1,299,000

$560/sq ft

Oct 9, 2025

Listed

$1,387,000

$598/sq ft

SDMLS #250034373

Oct 6, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Sep 24, 2025

Price Changed

$1,449,000

$625/sq ft

Jul 24, 2025

Listed

$1,499,000

$646/sq ft

SDMLS #190017580

Jun 28, 2019

Sold

$760,000

$328/sq ft

Jun 1, 2019

Pending

—

May 10, 2019

Contingent

—

May 10, 2019

Pending

—

May 2, 2019

Price Changed

$795,000

$343/sq ft

Apr 16, 2019

Price Changed

$888,000

$383/sq ft

Apr 3, 2019

Listed

$795,000

$343/sq ft

Apr 3, 2019

Listed

$938,000

$404/sq ft

Dramatic price reduction! Stunning Mt. Helix single story GEM on a quiet cul-de-sac with room for everything! This move-in ready charmer features a beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, combination living/dining room PLUS step-down area that's ideal for entertaining, separate family room off the kitchen, large bedrooms, soaring ceilings, wood floors, and so much more. The expansive yard has so much to offer - grass space, lush landscape, covered AND uncovered patios, and mature fruit trees. Neighborhoods: Mount Helix/Helix Knolls Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL

CRMLS #72079687

Feb 8, 2008

Sold

$735,000

$317/sq ft

Oct 7, 2007

Listed

$749,900

$323/sq ft

SDMLS #52030116

Nov 5, 2005

Listing Removed

—

May 3, 2005

Listed

$869,000

$375/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 17, 1979

Sold

$54,500

$23/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,055 (+0.5%)

$652,256 + $546,744

$1,199,000

2024

$8,013 (+2.9%)

$341,503 + $286,260

$627,763

2023

$7,789 (+1.9%)

$334,807 + $280,648

$615,455

2022

$7,646 (+1.3%)

$328,243 + $275,146

$603,389

2021

$7,548 (+1.6%)

$321,807 + $269,751

$591,558

2020

$7,429 (−16.6%)

$315,498 + $264,462

$579,960

2019

$8,910 (+3.1%)

$312,263 + $261,751

$574,014

2018

$8,645 (+2.8%)

$381,000 + $319,000

$700,000

2017

$8,412 (+7.1%)

$361,000 + $299,000

$660,000

2016

$7,854 (+5.5%)

$361,000 + $299,000

$660,000

2015

$7,444 (+4.8%)

$345,000 + $285,000

$630,000

2014

$7,104 (+11.4%)

$309,000 + $253,000

$562,000

2013

$6,376 (−15.4%)

$309,000 + $253,000

$562,000

2012

$7,534 (+0.2%)

$275,000 + $225,000

$500,000

2011

$7,519 (+1.5%)

$278,000 + $337,000

$615,000

2010

$7,407 (−17.3%)

$278,000 + $337,000

$615,000

2009

$8,954 (+252.2%)

$278,000 + $337,000

$615,000

2008

$2,542

$408,000 + $341,700

$749,700

Tax history for 4578 Shade Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,055 (+0.5%)

$652,256 + $546,744

$1,199,000

2024

$8,013 (+2.9%)

$341,503 + $286,260

$627,763

2023

$7,789 (+1.9%)

$334,807 + $280,648

$615,455

2022

$7,646 (+1.3%)

$328,243 + $275,146

$603,389

2021

$7,548 (+1.6%)

$321,807 + $269,751

$591,558

2020

$7,429 (−16.6%)

$315,498 + $264,462

$579,960

2019

$8,910 (+3.1%)

$312,263 + $261,751

$574,014

2018

$8,645 (+2.8%)

$381,000 + $319,000

$700,000

2017

$8,412 (+7.1%)

$361,000 + $299,000

$660,000

2016

$7,854 (+5.5%)

$361,000 + $299,000

$660,000

2015

$7,444 (+4.8%)

$345,000 + $285,000

$630,000

2014

$7,104 (+11.4%)

$309,000 + $253,000

$562,000

2013

$6,376 (−15.4%)

$309,000 + $253,000

$562,000

2012

$7,534 (+0.2%)

$275,000 + $225,000

$500,000

2011

$7,519 (+1.5%)

$278,000 + $337,000

$615,000

2010

$7,407 (−17.3%)

$278,000 + $337,000

$615,000

2009

$8,954 (+252.2%)

$278,000 + $337,000

$615,000

2008

$2,542

$408,000 + $341,700

$749,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.58 Acres

Year renovated

1961

Sq. Ft.

2,020

Year built

1961

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

4963131700

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.

Rural Residential District

The RR Use Regulations are intended to create and enhance residential areas where agricultural use compatible with a dominant, permanent residential use is desired. Typically, the RR Use Regulations would be applied to rural or semi-rural areas where urban levels of service are not available and where large lots are desired. Various applications of the RR Use Regulations with appropriate development designators can create buffers between residential and agricultural uses, family or small farm areas, or large lot rural residential developments.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Fire house
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 10
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Cooktop
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fencing: Partial, Wrought Iron
Roof: Composition

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2320.0
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Stucco

Property Features
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Pets Allowed: Yes

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size : .5 to 1 AC
Lot Size Units: Acres

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School District: La Mesa Spring Valley School Dis
Middle Or Junior School District: La Mesa Spring Valley School Dis
High School District: Grossmont Union High School Dist

Location Information
Directions: Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze. From Hwy 5 South, take 94 East to left on Sweetwater Springs Blvd, right on Casa De Oro Blvd, left on Vista Way, right on Shade Rd, home is left side of the street at the end of the cul-de-sac.
Subdivision Name: MOUNT HELIX

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,020
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1961
County: San Diego County
APN: 4963131700

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: San Diego Association of REALTOR

Around this home

Schools

Fuerte Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi

8/10

Hillsdale Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi

8/10

Monte Vista High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 95° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

La Mesa, CA • 91941

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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 7.4 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.39M – $1.68M

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Home values near 4578 Shade Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4646 Shade Rd, La Mesa, CA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3410 Sq. Ft.	$1,374,072
4663 Shade Rd, La Mesa, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3024 Sq. Ft.	$1,356,629

Address	Redfin Estimate
4645 Shade Rd, La Mesa, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2980 Sq. Ft.	$1,319,498
4667 Shade Rd, La Mesa, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1724 Sq. Ft.	$1,076,771

Address	Redfin Estimate
4621 Shade Rd, La Mesa, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4744 Sq. Ft.	$1,829,544
4555 Shade Rd, La Mesa, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2095 Sq. Ft.	$1,253,730

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