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Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$1,033Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sarah Anderson•DRE #01406731• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Meagan Peterson•DRE #01949551• Real Broker
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
1942
Sq. Ft.
636
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
5041512600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Levels: One
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Size Dimensions: 125 x 195 x 125 x 195, 21,780 SF
Lot Features: Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Lot Shape-Rectangular, Rolling Slope
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: South
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 5041512600
Property Condition: Fixer
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Electricity Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Foothills, Suburban
School Information
High School District: Grossmont Union
Location Information
Latitude: 32.73907800
Longitude: -116.98780900
Other Subdivision Name: La Mesa Country Club
Directions: Take Hwy 94 to Kenwood Dr. exit. Turn SW on Kenwood, Turn left on Dale Ave, Turn right on Kenora Dr., Turn left at where Kenora turns the corner onto Upland St.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 636
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1942
County: San Diego County
APN: 5041512600
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: Security cameras.
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 109
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Sarah
List Agent Last Name: Anderson
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Meagan
Buyer Agent Last Name: Peterson
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Real Broker
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Highlands Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Spring Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
Monte Vista High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Spring Valley, CA • 91977
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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48°
72°
50°
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81°
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73°
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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
7.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$625,000 – $756,000
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