Rare Find in Porter Ranch community of La Mesa. This charming single level 3 bedroom 2 bath mid-century modern home sits on a huge corner lot and awaits your finishing touches making this house your home. Just a few feet away from MacArthur Park (22 acres of nature preserve) and the La Mesa community center and baseball field, the nearby amenities are endless. Prime location for this walkable, peaceful, serene established neighborhood. Close to schools, shopping, restaurants, museums, parks and recreation. Single car attached garage and a huge back and side yard. Possibly add an ADU or large garage with street access. Breakfast nook, sunroom, detached shed, shady trees. wood flooring throughout. Fully fenced yard. No wonder La Mesa is known as "The Jewel of the Hills". Blocks away from the Farmers Market. This one will not last!
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$804Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Vern Lovett•DRE #01389564• A Team Real Estate
•619-818-1086 (agent)
•TeamLovettRealty@gmail.com (agent)
Bought with Vern Lovett•DRE #01389564• A Team Real Estate
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1942
Sq. Ft.
1,022
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
4941820500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R1
Urban Residential Zone
This zone is designed for the more urbanized areas of the city where streets and other public facilities are generally adequate to accommodate a dwelling unit density of seven dwelling units per net acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Mobile home park
Aug 21, 2024 • Final
Addition
Construct a bedroom and bathroom addition. Convert an existing one-car garage into a kitchen and build a new attached two-car garage and workshop.
Addition
ADU
May 31, 2024 • Final
Solar - pv
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system on a residential building. The project includes solar modules and an inverter.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 3
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Chain Link
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1022.0
# of Stories Total: 1
Property Features
Pets Allowed: Yes
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached
Land Information
Irrigation Source: N/K
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas 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: From University Ave, Please go north on Porter Hill road, house is on corner of Victory Rd and Porter Hill. Can't miss it. Large lot
Subdivision Name: LA MESA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,022
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1942
County: San Diego County
APN: 4941820500
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Around this home
Schools
Lemon Avenue Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
La Mesa Arts Academy
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Grossmont High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 95° expected this year, 16 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 • 91942
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 7.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$781,000 – $945,000
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