listings details

$979,000

Closed

3

Beds

2

Baths

1,782

Sqft

8500 Hillcrest, La Mesa, 91941

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about this home

LOCATION! WALKABILITY! VIEWS! ADU! All of the above! Just blocks from the vibrant shops, restaurants, coffee houses, and events of La Mesa Village, this 1948 Spanish charmer is the one you've been waiting for. Tucked on a quiet dead-end street, this home is packed with character, warmth, and the kind of charm that's impossible to replicate. Lovingly owned and cherished by the same owner for more than 30 years, this property offers a truly magical setting. With sweeping views of treetops, Mt. Helix, and Cowles Mountain from nearly every window, you'll feel like you're living in your own private treehouse retreat. The indoor-outdoor connection, peaceful surroundings, and incredible vistas create a sense of serenity that's hard to find this close to everything. Enjoy the walkable lifestyle La Mesa is known for, with highly rated schools, parks, dining, shopping, and community events just minutes away. It's the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city convenience. The bonus? A full lower-level ADU/granny flat with its own entrance offers endless possibilities. Generate rental income, create the ultimate multi-generational living setup, host guests, or design the perfect work-from-home space. Move in and rent it immediately, or add your own personal touches to maximize its potential.Rarely does a home with this much character, privacy, flexibility, and location come to the market. Come experience the views, the vibe, and the lifestyle for yourself.

Key details

MLS Number

260014929SD

Price

$979,000

Price per Sqft

$549

Bedrooms

3

Total Bathrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

2

Property class

Residential Property

Property type

Residential

Property style

Single Family Residence

Year built

1948

HOA fees

-

Days on Market

5

Estimate History
$0$200k$400k$600k$800k$1M
7/20241/20257/202512/20256/2026
Listing agent

Listing Agent 1

Agent name

Mindi Estrada

Agent Email

mindi.estrada@gmail.com

Agent Phone

(858) 349-8545

Brokerage name

Wedgewood Homes Realty

Brokerage address

-

Listing Agent 2

Agent name

Trish Yelenosky

Agent Email

homes@trishandmindi.com

Agent Phone

(858) 337-9735

Brokerage name

Wedgewood Homes Realty

Brokerage address

-

Location

Street Address

8500 Hillcrest

City

La Mesa

County

San Diego

District

-

Major Intersection

-

Neighborhood

La Mesa

Zipcode

91941

Unit Number

-

Building details

Stories

-

Pet policy

-

Year Built

1948

Lot

0.1 acres / 4,567 sqft

Lot dimensions

-

Lot dimension source

-

Zoning

R-2:MINOR

Zoning type

-

Zoning description

-

Parking

Parking description

-

Garage spaces

2

Parking spaces

5

Interior

Virtual tour

  • Branded 3D Tour. View

Bedroom

  • Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom

  • Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling: None

  • Heating: Combination Natural Gas

Exterior

Pool / Waterfront

  • Pool: None

Schools/Amenities around

No schools found nearby.

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