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Off-marketCompass Private Exclusive$2,295,0005 bd · 3 ba · 2,448 sq ftNear Point Loma · 92107
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For saleSeller's MarketMount Helix · 2.6 months of houses for sale · typical home sells in 11 daysMarket report 40 days on market · MLS# 260021906
$1,850,000
4178 S Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
5Beds
4Baths
3,942Sq ft
1941Built
20,486Lot sq ft
Listed by Angela M Montoya, HomeSmart Realty West · 858-232-5818
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About this home
MOUNT HELIX DREAM HOME — 5 BEDROOMS, 2 BONUS ROOMS, VIEWS, POOL & PARKING FOR 12+! Rarely does a property offer this much space and versatility. Situated on approximately ½ acre with nearly 4,000 sq. ft., this home is ideal for multigenerational living, extended family, entertaining, or simply having room for everyone. Featuring upstairs and downstairs living with two full kitchens, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy breathtaking views from nearly every window and the expansive viewing deck, plus a view of the iconic Mount Helix Cross from the front yard. A gated driveway accommodates up to 8 cars & a 4-car garage and workshop—an extraordinary amount of parking and storage. Workshop equipment conveys, including a second refrigerator, large freezer, air compressor and grinder. The paid-off solar system is another major advantage, with SDG&E averaging approximately $340 per year. Recent improvements include new interior and exterior paint and all-new plumbing. Outside, enjoy the Pebble Tec swimming pool, multiple open areas, mature landscaping, an impressive collection of fruit trees, including avocados and space for an ADU (buyer to verify) Additional highlights include two gas fireplaces, huge pantry, downstairs washer/dryer with additional upstairs hookup, pressurized sprinkler system, stunning new custom front door, and solar-powered motion/flood lighting. A truly rare Mount Helix opportunity combining exceptional space, privacy, views, parking, solar, pool, and multigenerational flexibility. This is the one you’ve been waiting for!
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Home facts
Everything SDMLS reports for this home$469Price per sq ft
NoneHOA dues
NoneMello-Roos / CFD
20,486 sq ftLot · 0.47 acres
4 garage + 8Parking spaces
NoADU / guest unit
194185 years old
40Days on market
Interior
Bedrooms5 (+2 optional)
Bathrooms3 full, 1 half
Living area3,942 sq ft
Levels2 Story
RoomsWorkshop
AppliancesFire SprinklersSolar PanelsElectric OvenElectric Stove
Fireplace2 · FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BR
LaundryElectric
Heating, cooling & utilities
HeatingForced Air Unit (Electric, Solar)
CoolingCentral Forced Air
WaterPublic
SewerSewer Connected
Exterior & lot
Lot size20,486 sq ft (.25 to .5 AC)
PoolBelow Ground
FencingFull
Other structuresShop
Construction
Year built1941
Exterior wallsWood/Stucco
RoofSpanish Tile
Parking
Garage spaces4
Other spaces8
Total spaces12
Parking featuresAttachedDetached
HOA, fees & community
HOA duesNone
Mello-Roos / CFDNone
Property & listing details
Home typeDetached
OwnershipFee Simple
Parcel number (APN)500-350-17-00
NeighborhoodMount Helix
Subdivision / tractMOUNT HELIX
MLS areaEast County
CountySan Diego
Accepted financingCash, Conventional, FHA
Listed onSep 30, 2026
Original list price$1,850,000
Last price changeOct 1, 2026
Days on market40
MLS #260021906
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What it costs to own
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Rate starts at the Freddie Mac 30-year average, week of November 5, 2026.
Rent vs. buy
Typical rent in 91941 is about $2,545/month. Owning this home runs about — more each month before tax benefits and equity.
Home values in 91941
+3%1 year
+24%5 years
+88%10 years
Estimates, not a loan quote. Tax uses the San Diego County typical rate on the list price; insurance is the California average policy; rent and value trends are Zillow indexes for the ZIP. Mortgage calculator · Cost to own in San Diego · Insurance and lending pros
Mount Helix is a Seller's market
2.6 months of inventory for houses in October 2026. Under 3 months favors sellers, 3 to 6 is balanced, over 6 favors buyers.
$469Price per sq ft (area: $556, 16% below)
40 daysOn market (area median: 11 days)
$990,000Area median house price (−13% vs last year)
100%Of list price that sellers got
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Area figures: San Diego MLS closed sales, October 2026, houses in ZIP 91941, compiled by Jeff Brick.
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