A short drive down a quiet, tree-lined, private road will lead you to this charming mid-century modern time capsule located at the base of Mt Helix. Custom built in 1965 by revered architect John Mortensen, this 5 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home has 2,631 square feet of living space, sitting on a private . 81 acre lot. Wonderful floor plan with natural flow. The primary bedroom suite is located on the main living level as is a 2nd bedroom and powder room. Below the main level are 3 additional, spacious bedrooms that share a full bathroom. This house was masterfully crafted with high quality materials and has great bones. It is just begging for a new owner to add their personal touch and make it a dream home. See supplement
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.81 acresLot Size
$494Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by John Antinone•DRE #01454461• Antinone Real Estate
•619-838-5646 (agent)
•john@antinone.com (agent)
Listed by Adam Antinone•DRE #01407551• Antinone Real Estate
Bought with Viet Tran•DRE #01988474• Keller Williams Realty
*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
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.81 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
2,631
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
4914200600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 6
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Built-In Range
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Wrap Around
Roof: Composition
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.81
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From I-8, take Fuerte East, Left on Grossmont Blvd, Right on Shadow Road. Property on the left about half mile up road.
Subdivision Name: LA MESA
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,631
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1965
County: San Diego County
APN: 4914200600
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Around this home
Schools
Murdock Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Spring Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
3/10
Grossmont High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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
5 days above 98° expected this year, 14 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
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.
8.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.24M – $1.49M
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