Sweeping views of mountains, hills, and valley. Home sits slightly below street level. Master bedroom and two additional bedrooms located downstairs. Jack-&-Jill bathroom between 2 lower level bedrooms. One bedroom located upstairs has full bathroom...
and windows that look down to lower level. Lots of natural light. Interesting and unique architectural features. Choppy floorplan.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Mount Helix, located between La Mesa Village and Spring Valley, is a hillside and residential La Mesa neighborhood with panoramic views and winding scenic roads. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Mount Helix Park amphitheater, where stone terraces, trailheads, and sunset watchers set a calm, outdoorsy rhythm. Custom mid-century homes and contemporary rebuilds follow the ridgelines, with mature landscaping and long driveways shaping a private feel. Short climbs lead to overlooks, while canyons and open space keep the terrain front-and-center. Community pillars include the Mount Helix Park amphitheater, the La Mesa Depot Museum, and the La Mesa Community Center for local events and classes.
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Market insights
9640 Sunset Ave · $1,650,000
DAYS ON MARKET
30 days
The average home goes pending in 24 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.4%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,650,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,096,403. (34% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Natural gas heating
Bedrooms
Up to 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Exterior features
Privacy fencing
In-ground pool
Home design
Single-family detached residence
3-story house
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
4 total parking spaces
Construction
Tile roof
Utilities
Septic tank
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Views Forever and from nearly every room. Gourmet granite kitchen, easy glide drawers with lots of extra storage, breakfast bar and full wet bar, french inspired octagon tea room, movie room or game room, hardwood floors, whole house vacuum, Pebbletec pool and waterfall with large deck for entertaining and outdoor shower, fruit trees, rose garden, large yard with room for an organic garden, kids playset and pets too. Excellent access to freeways, service and all on a quiet tree lined street.
SDMLS #150062739
Feb 6, 2016
Listing Removed
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Feb 5, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jan 6, 2016
Relisted
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Dec 30, 2015
Pending
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Nov 28, 2015
Listed
$810,000
$216/sq ft
Nov 28, 2015
Listed
$810,000
$216/sq ft
SDMLS #150045673
Nov 27, 2015
Listing Removed
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Nov 26, 2015
Listing Removed
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Nov 2, 2015
Price Changed
$825,000
$220/sq ft
Oct 7, 2015
Price Changed
$849,000
$227/sq ft
Aug 19, 2015
Listed
$875,000
$234/sq ft
Aug 19, 2015
Listed
$825,000
$220/sq ft
SDMLS #150025195
Aug 11, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 16, 2015
Price Changed
$899,900
$240/sq ft
May 9, 2015
Listed
$949,000
$254/sq ft
Public Records
May 3, 2004
Sold
$940,000
$251/sq ft
Public Records
May 25, 2000
Sold
$565,000
$151/sq ft
SDMLS #996015385
Oct 8, 1999
Listing Removed
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Jul 8, 1999
Listed
$595,000
$159/sq ft
SDMLS #996003398
Oct 8, 1999
Listing Removed
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Feb 12, 1999
Listed
$595,000
$159/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,822 (+2.7%)
$362,238 + $482,986
$845,224
2024
$9,569 (+2.9%)
$355,136 + $473,516
$828,652
2023
$9,296 (+1.2%)
$348,173 + $464,232
$812,405
2022
$9,189 (+1.2%)
$341,347 + $455,130
$796,477
2021
$9,077 (+3.7%)
$334,654 + $446,206
$780,860
2020
$8,754 (+1.4%)
$328,093 + $437,457
$765,550
2019
$8,630 (+2.1%)
$324,729 + $432,972
$757,701
2018
$8,451 (+1.5%)
$318,362 + $424,483
$742,845
2017
$8,330 (−1.3%)
$306,000 + $408,000
$714,000
2016
$8,437 (−0.8%)
$306,000 + $408,000
$714,000
2015
$8,506 (+2.9%)
$370,000 + $370,000
$740,000
2014
$8,269 (+18.5%)
$357,000 + $363,000
$720,000
2013
$6,978 (+1.4%)
$357,000 + $363,000
$720,000
2012
$6,883
$301,000 + $306,000
$607,000
2011
$6,878 (+0.9%)
$301,000 + $306,000
$607,000
2010
$6,813 (−6.4%)
$301,000 + $306,000
$607,000
2009
$7,281 (−22.8%)
$301,000 + $306,000
$607,000
2008
$9,436
$322,000 + $328,000
$650,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
1984
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,742
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,742
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
4915201900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
RR
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
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
1 days above 98° expected this year, 3 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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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
4.7 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 9640 Sunset Ave
$1,642,713
$7,287 under list price of $1.65M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $975K to $1.8M.