La Mesa Real Estate Info

La Mesa is situated in San Diego County’s East County area and is home to more than 54,000 Southern Californians. Founded in 1869 and incorporated as its own city in 1912, La Mesa is translated into English as “the plateau,” in relation to its heightened geographical location east of the city of San Diego. Nicknamed the “Jewel of the Hills,” La Mesa has become known for being a highly desirable community for residents to live and do business.

The city has become a popular place for its near perfect climate, tree-lined streets, walkable neighborhoods, easy access to retail and commercial areas, and quaint downtown village. Grossmont Center is the area’s largest shopping area and is located just east of La Mesa, easily accessible via a short drive on the I-8. La Mesa Crossroads is much closer to the heart of the city although it offers a much more limited selection. Lake Murray and the Lake Murray Park that surrounds the lake is a favorite attraction for La Mesa’s residents looking for a relaxing day.

Oktoberfest is La Mesa’s largest annual event of the year. Besides beer competitions, German cultural celebrations, and a variety of food from Germany, Oktoberfest also brings together the community to enjoy in family fun, entertainment, and good food and drinks. Other popular community activities include Movie Night Under the Starlight, which takes place during the summer months, Kids Care Fest, a safety carnival, and the La Mesa Flag Day Parade, a family salute to Old Glory, patriotism, and the United States of America.

The La Mesa-Spring Valley school district offers exceptional elementary and middle school opportunities in the city. The district actually serves La Mesa’s youth with nine elementary schools that are scattered throughout the area. Rolando, La Mesa Dale, Maryland Avenue, Murdock, Northmont, and Vista La Mesa are some of the larger elementary campuses. Parkway Middle and La Mesa Middle School are the area’s two primary schools for students in grades six through eight. La Mesa’s high schoolers take classes at either Grossmont High School or Helix High School, both part of the Grossmont Union High School District. Regardless of campus, La Mesa students receive exceptional educations relative to competing communities in San Diego County.

La Mesa Featured Properties

4457 Calavo Drive, La Mesa

$599,900

Spectacular turnkey VERY PRIVATE Mt Helix property. Beautiful day and night time views of the canyon and of the Cross on top of Mt Helix! Nothing has been overlooked in m...

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4727 Mayapan, La Mesa

$599,000

This immaculate Mt. Helix single level custom home exudes Pride of Ownership. First time on the market.Situated on a cul-da-sac in one of the most desirable neighborhoods...

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0000 Colony Drive, La Mesa

$595,000

Multi-Residential Development Land - 1.28 acres of R3 zoned Land. Bank owned Property appraised 4Q 2008 @ $810,000. Proposed 22 unit project. All units approx 1,650sf ...

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9434 Sierra Vista, La Mesa

$595,000

Seller states Cliff May Architecture. Single level Ranch on .43 of an acre. Open beam ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, wrap around covered patio, mahogany wood cab...

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7455 Eastridge, La Mesa

$590,000

Lovely newer home with panoramic views of downtown, the ocean, mountains, and city lights. Barely lived in, this home was constructed in 2008 and is convenient to downto...

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4220 Miguel View, La Mesa

$583,000

If you want country living but only 5 minutes from freeway access then this property is for you. Tucked back off the beaten path is this split level home on over a half a...

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6763 Alamo, La Mesa

$580,000

Highly upgraded home on quiet cul de sac. Beautiful hardwood floors and tile. Upgraded kitchen with Granite, 2 drawer dishwasher, oven range. Designer paint and decor. T...

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4947 Wood Street, La Mesa

$575,000

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7648 Seattle, La Mesa

$575,000

Unsurpassed panoramic views from master bedroom, deck, back yard and living room. Newer home, built in 2005! Plantation shutters throughout. Granite counter tops, and til...

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4370 Valle, La Mesa

$569,000

Lovingly maintained home boasts panoramic sweeping views across Cowles Mountain to Mt Helix to Jamul. Enjoy these picturesque views through new dual pane windows or from ...

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